They say if you want to ruin a friendship, go into business together. But they haven’t met the owners of Forty Winks, Dress Boston, and Crush Boutique, three of Beacon Hill’s most elegant boutiques. Remarkably, all these stores were founded and are still owned by women who bonded early in life. MyBoston sits down with these dynamic duos—women who are both close friends and business partners.

A cultural gem in the heart of Back Bay, the French Library, which celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2025, boasts the largest collection of French-language books and media anywhere in the U.S.

An architect and his wife pour their love of history and design into a personal renovation project in Back Bay.

Liza Meyer takes the helm as the newest president of Friends of the Public Garden.