Subscribe Now

The Magazine

Northshore October 2025
Two years ago, Noelle Brackett and Glenn English, who will marry this coming spring, moved into their first place together, an expanded Cape on two acres in Boxford. Although the house was in decent shape, there wasn’t much going on in the way of interest. In fact, there were a couple of things—namely two outdated fireplace walls—that dragged it down. Plus, the pair needed all new furniture. The only pieces they preserved were Brackett’s bed and English’s sofa which they relegated to the basement. “We came with mismatched furniture, combining two households,” Brackett says. “We didn’t really keep anything for the first fl
Already a subscriber (including print subscriptions)? LOG IN HERE

Keep Reading — It's Free to Join

You've reached your limit of free articles this month. Create a free account to continue reading Northshore Magazine content and get our weekly email newsletter.

Want full access and a print subscription? Subscribe now.