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Posts By Wes & Kayla Schwartz

Kitchen Tour: Emily's Wide-Open Inspiration
Newton, MA

_Tour1.jpgWe met Emily at her home on a cold Wednesday morning when her husband and four kids (all under 9) were out and occupied. We chatted while she showed us around the old Victorian which was quiet and calm — something we could tell might be a rarity given the evidence of her brood everywhere. Their home is warm, thoroughly lived in, and clearly loved to the hilt. But the kitchen has an intriguing vastness. Where others might have installed an island with room for bar seating, Emily's kitchen seems to relish its uninterrupted square footage, something that no doubt comes in handy when 6 warm bodies are working together to bring a meal to the table...

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Kitchen Tour: Katin & Brandon's Casual Kitchen by the Sea

02_27_Katin2.jpgSomehow we’ve managed to live in Boston for over seven years without ever making it to Marblehead. Only a short 45-minute meandering drive from the city, this quaint seaside town is stunning — even in winter — and Katin & Brandon’s lovely home made for a wonderful welcome. Of course we just happened to arrive while Katin was reducing vinegar so our first impression of their cozy, sun-drenched cape-style house was one filled with apologies for the unflattering aroma...

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