Story Time
June 22, 2026
For Alfredo Paredes, every room is a narrative. His new Hudson studio is his most personal chapter yet.
Step inside Berkshire homes and design inspiration—featuring interiors, architecture, and the makers shaping local style and craftsmanship.
For Alfredo Paredes, every room is a narrative. His new Hudson studio is his most personal chapter yet.
If you’re looking for some very special gifts—or just want to celebrate the creativity of your neighbors—these local makers likely have the perfect things. The only hard part will be giving them away.
In the Berkshires, picking out your Christmas tree isn’t an errand—it’s an adventure, with fresh air, family, hot cocoa, and that satisfying moment when you find the tree.
Prospect, the new “landscape hotel” in Egremont, brings serene style and ecological purpose to the Berkshires—with community gathering spaces and lake views worth lingering over.
Stained-glass Tiffany lamps are coveted the world over—and an auction house right here in the Berkshires is renowned for its expertise when it comes to these gems.
Patrick McBride of Tillett Textiles ran the renowned family business in Sheffield for years—and he’s proof that life’s sharp turns can lead to extraordinary new things.
With field after field of antiques, mid-century treasures, and curiosities galore, Brimfield is always worth the trip. Our writer shares her tips for making the most of it.
At this new store in Sharon, Connecticut, every item tells a story.
Mother and daughter Linda and Carly Shafiroff have built more than complementary businesses in the Berkshires—they’re creating a family legacy and a vision for the region’s future.
The FreshGrass Annex at Porches Inn expands the creative campus, offering musicians and travelers alike a new way to experience North Adams.
Shh…local designers reveal some of their favorite craftspeople and home specialists—so you can use these pros, too.
Film and fashion power couple Christo Morse and Lauren Gabrielson have created a Stockbridge getaway where family life takes the spotlight.
Though he may be best known for his comfort food recipes and exuberant personality, Dan “Grossy” Pelosi’s creativity extends to his living space. His Hillsdale home is a joyful gathering place, filled with bright colors, patterned wallpaper, artwork, and an abundance of light, from dawn until dusk.
In the third installment of our series with top local talents and tastemakers, we gathered a group of interiors experts—designers, retailers, product developers, and an architect among them—for a conversation about Berkshires style that was both inspired and inspiring.
With the help of local artisans and a lifetime of design instinct, Annie Selke transformed her Lenox property into a sanctuary made for gathering.
Tina Whitmore built a Berkshires business for knitters nationwide.
Doctor Sax House may be new to the scene, but with its chic setting and welcoming events, it’s catching on fast.
Early American furniture is ready for a comeback—which means you should get it while the getting’s good.
We asked top designers to share their inspirations, trend forecasts, and tips on transforming Berkshires homes into relaxing retreats.
Renowned photographer Gregory Crewdson and his partner, Juliane Hiam, have deep roots in the Berkshires. Welcome to the sanctuary they call home.
Go behind the scenes at the Construct Designer Showhouse in New Marlborough—and hear what inspired the creative team working on its transformation.
The owners of Township Four built their business on beautiful blooms.