Young thirty-something, Vermont-born Stephanie Walker opened Walker Contemporary in Boston’s artsy Sowa neighborhood almost two years ago, just as many Boston gallery owners were abandoning their storefronts due to the recession. Deemed a little bit crazy by friends and family, Walker stuck to her instincts. After almost ten years toiling in galleries in rural New England and Boston’s Newbury Street, followed by a two-year tour of the West Coast art scene, Walker knew she was ready. And her gut steered her right. Today, the gallery is thriving. The sleek white space showcases contemporary works in a variety of mediums, from emerging and mid-career artists. Walker talks to us about her artists, gives us a glimpse into the day in the life of a gallerist and trolls eBay for artful objects. read more

While kids these days are all about the latest gadgets, some of us remember (or at least appreciate) the time when handwriting was an art form, researching involved thumbing through encyclopedias and geography was more about the globe than the GPS. Here are some well-chosen treasures that harken back to what is decidedly a whole other era. read more

In our ongoing wedding series, The Inside Source talks to yet another trend-setting bride—this time, a New York-based fashion editor who’s getting ready to walk down the aisle with her book publishing beau in their Michigan hometown—to hear all about the details and inspiration going into their big day. read more

Continuing our round-up of father’s day gifts, we made it our mission to scour the market for unexpected-yet-practical items to make office hours feel like less of a chore. Here, a dozen of our top picks, ranging from a clever, compact fridge that can double as a food warmer to a stately leather desk tray stamped in 24 carat gold. read more

It always seems that there is at least one stylish item that you are absolutely lusting after, yet is way beyond your budget. For example, the latest tie-dye creations from Proenza Schouler, or perhaps a pair of embellished shoulder pads , a-la “Samantha” in the latest Sex and the City movie. How about saving your cash and taking a cue from Erica Domesek, the most fashionable DIYer we have ever met, and her instructive blog, PS. I Made This, where she literally takes the looks right off the runway and teaches her readers how to make the stylish items themselves. read more