MyBoston talks with architect David Sharff, who loves the challenge of preserving historic homes while introducing modern design elements.

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.

After a decade and a half of leading The Celebrity Series of Boston, now Vivo Performing Arts, one of the city’s most influential cultural institutions, Gary Dunning is preparing to step away. Thanks to his long-term vision and thoughtful planning, the organization he leaves behind is adroitly positioned to serve the evolving tastes of Boston audiences.

Rey Moraga reveals his secrets for how to throw the perfect dinner party.