Design Within Reach
August 24, 2026
Inside Meadow House, a new design clubhouse—where everything’s for sale
Meet the people and places that make the Berkshires thrive—community stories, local businesses, and culture with heart.
Inside Meadow House, a new design clubhouse—where everything’s for sale
If it wasn’t for her, our family would’ve never put down stakes here and our daughter would’ve never experienced the strongest sense of community she had ever felt
Hancock Shaker Village’s outgoing director, Carrie Holland, isn’t leaving quietly
They came as kids, fell in love with the Berkshires, and realized they’d found the place they were always looking for
Want to know something quirky? There are at least 10 different speed limits between Craryville and Great Barrington. And it’s only 11 miles between them.
Celebrating the Fourth at Chapin takes you back to where democracy began
Local artist residencies are making their programs accessible to moms and dads—and their crafty kids.
Summer is the loveliest—and also hands-down busiest—season, especially for those whose jobs are in the culture sector.
In the Berkshires, keeping chickens is practically a rite of passage. I never thought I’d join in—or have these hens matter so much to me.
Pickleball gets under your skin in the best possible way. Inside the Berkshires’ fastest-growing, good-for-you obsession.
A mysterious 1958 photo from Pontoosuc Lake in Pittsfield has resurfaced—and The B is asking the Berkshires community to help identify the boys behind this nostalgic local moment.
An insider’s guide to the Berkshires’ most exciting cultural events of the season.
Did you attend sleepaway camp in the Berkshires? Submit your camp memories—Color War victories, first kisses, and lifelong friendships—to The B.
Belvedere brings chic style and seamless function to the Berkshires’ event offerings.
Shows, music, markets and so much more: How to get your festive on in the Berkshires
With cutting-edge labs, training programs, and a collaborative spirit, the Berkshire Innovation Center ensures that the region’s economy thrives on creativity and discovery.
Discover the Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio in Lenox, a rare modernist treasure showcasing art, architecture, and design of the 20th century.
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.
Film and fashion power couple Christo Morse and Lauren Gabrielson have created a Stockbridge getaway where family life takes the spotlight.
How a horticulture course helped me reconnect with nature and find joy and meaning in learning again.
Back on March 28, Ali Louis Bourzgui, a shy, heart-throbby, 24-year-old crowned with a whirlwind of dark, curly locks, stepped out from the subway and onto one of the world’s most iconic crossroads—42nd and Broadway, in Manhattan. Within a few hours, he would yield to the inevitable: his dreams coming true. That evening, he debuted in the title role in “The Who’s Tommy,” at the Nederlander Theatre in the heart of the Times Square theater district.
A singer who’s settled here shares what it’s like to perform in our intimate and authentic venues.
Our columnist shares her family’s routine for a beautiful evening on the lawn (and you’ll want to borrow these ideas).
Hats off to Karema Almeida of Karema Deodato Millinery—or, rather, hats on. She combines old-world craftsmanship with a modern sensibility for handmade hats that are effortlessly wearable.
Bon Dimanche may mean “Good Sunday” in French, but any day’s a good one to stop by this eclectic new gem on Railroad Street in Great Barrington. Calling it a store doesn’t begin to capture the je ne sais quoi of the place, which is equal parts retail establishment, art installation, and studio.
After 13 years, our columnist shares the secret of what went wrong with his nuptials—and in the end, what really matters.
Use local flowers at your big event and you’ll not only have gorgeous displays, you’ll support our local farmers.
In the Gilded Age, a wedding was a clear indication of social position and pecuniary strength—as we see in this pair of nuptial events.
Like her sister Eileen, Annie Herrick has warm memories of cold Berkshire winters and growing up with siblings that loved to ski.
Eileen Shiffrin—herself a masters ski racer, not to mention the celebrated longtime coach of her daughter, Mikaela Shiffrin—developed her passion for the sport and outdoor adventure right here in the Berkshires.
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