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2019 MVMA Winners – Home Chic

July 15, 2019 by Merrimack Valley Magazine Leave a Comment

We are happy to present the winners of the 2019 Merrimack Valley Magazine Awards. This spring, the top picks in all categories were chosen by our readers via our online voting platform. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and congratulations to all the winners.

Custom Cabinetry & Remodeling
Blackdog Builders
Blackdog is a design/build firm started by Dave and Brenda Bryan in 1989. It was born out of a spare room and a beat-up pickup truck and has since grown into a world-class residential remodeling company. They consistently and efficiently build unique projects and thrive on the challenges remodeling offers.
7 Red Roof Lane | Salem, N.H.
BlackdogBuilders.com

Indoor / Outdoor Furniture & Accessories
Yankee Fireplace Grill & Patio
For more than 30 years, Yankee Fireplace Grill & Patio has been bringing the heat to the world of grill and fireplace sales, service and installation. Their Middleton showroom is a grilling and s’mores enthusiast’s paradise, featuring more than 10,000 square feet of more than 50 real, burning fireplaces, stoves and grills. Yankee Fireplace’s selection of fine outdoor home furnishings from tables and chairs to weather vanes and pergolas might just make your backyard your favorite room.
140 South Main St. | Middleton, Mass.
YankeeFireplace.com

Home Decor
Canal Street Antique Mall
Hosting over 120 permanent dealers in over 35,000 square feet of floor space throughout two beautiful, old mill buildings, the Canal Street Antique Mall offers a dizzying array of styles and genres of antiques, collectibles and kitsch. Mingle with set designers, artists and decorators as you scope out the huge selection, suitable for every budget and every eye.
181 Canal St. | Lawrence, Mass.
CanalStreetAntique.com

Kitchen Design
Jackson Kitchen Designs
In the market for a new countertop? How about freshening up the cabinetry? Ready to throw in the towel on your entire kitchen? Family-owned and operated since 1946, Jackson Kitchen Designs can help you love your kitchen again. Work with their designers to create a perfect space for your style and needs.
1093 Osgood St. | North Andover, Mass.
JacksonKitchenDesigns.com

Landscape Supply
M. O’Mahoney Company
Whether you’re doing it yourself or working with a professional, M. O’Mahoney Company can help you build with confidence. Offering construction and landscaping supplies such as decorative stone, brick and pavers, visit the showroom for design inspiration. Make sure to top off your masterpiece with their outdoor living products: fireplaces,
pizza ovens and fire pits.
175 Market St. | Lawrence, Mass.
MOMahoney.com

Landscaper
Dana Landscaping
Ready for a staycation? Make your backyard look like paradise with Dana Landscaping. Their quality workmanship can make that water garden, rock wall or patio look like it was plucked right out of a magazine. Let the folks at Dana Landscaping transform your space into a destination.
Andover, Mass.
DanaLandscaping.com

Stop by next week for the winners in the first half of our ‘Wine & Dine’ category.

The 2019 MVMAs are sponsored by:

2018 MVMA Winners – Milestone

September 1, 2018 by Doug Sparks Leave a Comment

Thousands of ballots have been cast, the results tabulated, and now we present the winners of the 2018 Merrimack Valley Magazine Awards. This spring, the top picks in all categories were chosen by our readers via our online voting platform. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and congratulations to all the winners!

Milestone Award – 5 Years
Red Antler Apothecary
Red Antler Apothecary is located in Lowell’s Mill No. 5, a repurposed factory on Jackson Street. The apothecary sells soaps, moisturizers, cleansers and even mustache wax. Their ethically created, home crafted products include a pine tar soap recipe that is over 100 years old. Environmentally conscious clients can bring their own containers — Red Antler’s cream, lotions and cleaners are sold by the ounce.
Mill No. 5
250 Jackson St.
Lowell, Mass.
RedAntlerApothecary.com

Milestone Award – 10 years
Brew’d Awakening Coffeehaus
With free WiFi, compostable cups, outdoor seating and custom-roasted beans, what more could you ask for in a local coffee shop? Find all this and more at Brew’d Awakening. Offering Equal Exchange fair trade coffees and three in-house roasts, Brew’d Awakening is a great place to do some work, chat with friends or just sit and sip.
61 Market St.
Lowell, Mass.
BrewdAwakening.com

Milestone Award – 20 years
Cobblestones of Lowell
Cobblestones has brought creative American dining to downtown Lowell since 1994. While their dinner and lunch menus feature an unrivaled selection of craft brews and oysters, don’t overlook their legendary Sunday brunch offerings. A fried chicken and bacon waffle with maple honey butter? Cookie butter-stuffed French toast? Zucchini and goat cheese strata? What are you waiting for?
91 Dutton St.
Lowell, Mass.
CobblestonesOfLowell.com

Milestone Award – 30 years
Latitude Sports Clubs
Get that tip-top beach body you’ve always wanted at Latitude Sports Clubs. Bulk up with their rows of state-of-the-art weight machines and equipment. Trim down in the spinning studio or cardio theater. Get yourself on track with the help of Latitude’s trained fitness professionals or one of their famous classes.
Andover, Bradford, Methuen, Peabody, and Salisbury, Mass.
LatitudeSportsClubs.com

Milestone Award – 40 Years
Heritage Farm
As famous for its summertime Monday night classic car shows as its ice cream, Heritage lives up to its name, having fed and entertained families in the valley for over 35 years. Order your ice cream and cross the street for a walk along the Merrimack. It’s a Lowell tradition that will likely endure for years to come.
163 Pawtucket Blvd.
Lowell, Mass.
HeritageFarmIceCream.com

Milestone Award – 50 years
Jackson Kitchen Designs
In the market for a new countertop? How about freshening up the cabinetry? Ready to throw in the towel on your entire kitchen? Family-owned and operated since 1946, Jackson Kitchen Designs can help you love your kitchen again. Work with their designers to create a perfect space for your style and needs.
1093 Osgood St.
North Andover, Mass.
JacksonKitchenDesigns.com

Milestone Award – 75 years
Rocco’s Restaurant
In 1940, Rocco DePasquale opened the doors of Rocco’s Restaurant where he and his family served spaghetti and meatballs and baked their pizzas in a coal-fire hearth. In the early ‘60s, Rocco V. DePasquale took over and added a “groceria” from which he sold cold cuts and rotisserie chicken. In 1997, Rocco turned the restaurant over to his sons. Rocco Jr. and Matt updated the restaurant, exposing the original stonework their grandfather built. They added new dishes to the menu such as buffalo chicken, rattlesnake pasta and chicken Florentine while keeping all the traditional favorites: eggplant Parmigiana, chicken Marsala and pizza.
193 Main St.
Wilmington, Mass.
RoccosMA.com

Milestone Award – 100 years
UMass Lowell
The university began as the Lowell Normal School, a teaching college founded in 1894, and the Lowell Textile School, founded in 1895 to train technicians and managers for the textile industry. Lowell State and Lowell Tech, as they were then known, merged in 1975 to form the University of Lowell. The campus became part of the University of Massachusetts system in 1991. The university offers more than 17,000 students bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in six colleges and is among the top 160 research universities in the U.S. according to U.S. News & World Report.
Lowell, Mass.
UML.edu

The 2018 MVMAs are sponsored by:

Encore: One Remodel by Jackson Kitchen Designs Leads To Another

August 27, 2018 by Ellen Zappala Leave a Comment

— Sponsored —

Even a beautiful 6-year-old colonial can require some customizing to meet the needs of a growing family. David and Michele Gaudin soon discovered that after relocating to Boxford several years ago. The first project on the list was to add a larger island with more seating to the kitchen. The Gaudins knew what they wanted to accomplish but didn’t know where to begin. “That’s when we discovered Jackson Kitchen Designs,” said David. “Our designer, Lucy Ross gave us great advice and ideas on how we could accomplish what we wanted.” At that point, the Gaudins decided to redo their entire kitchen to create a more open concept. After fine-tuning and refining the plans, the finished kitchen gave them the family-friendly design and functionality they wanted. In the process, Ross worked with the Gaudins on the first floor bath redesign and kid’s bathroom redesign as well.

Pool cabana kitchen with textured laminate cabinets by Cabico. Wall cabinets feature Soho finish and base cabinets are in Frappe finish. Photo by Kevin Harkins.

So, when it was time to complete their backyard with a pool cabana, it was no surprise that the Gaudins again turned to Jackson Kitchen Designs and Ross. Once they put in the pool, Michele and David quickly realized that with one flight of stairs up to the kitchen and bathroom in the house, a cabana would be a very logical and welcome addition. The idea was to create an easy outside area for playing and entertaining.

With a 14’ x 24’ footprint and cathedral ceilings, the poolside cabana now boasts a kitchen, full bath, bar, and a large-screen TV. Although it is heated and air-conditioned, the oversized 16’ x 8’ sliders facing the pool can be opened to create an outdoor feeling when desired. Ross and Jackson Kitchen Designs rose to the challenge to create a functional space with cabinetry that compliments and conceals appliances with a flush, seamless design. This required customizing every drawer and cabinet. “They did a great job. We are very pleased!” said Michele. “We are very detail oriented, and Lucy was amazing to work with. She was very patient, always prepared, and very accommodating to our busy schedules.”

Left: The inside kitchen features Brookhaven cabinets with Vintage finish on the main perimeter and cherry wood with Candlelight finish on the island. Right: This view of the pool cabana kitchen island highlights the flush seamless design of the cabinetry and the two-tiered countertop. Photos by Kevin Harkins.

The finished cabana is now a space where the Gaudin family can kick back and relax or entertain large groups. David acted as general contractor for all of the home remodeling projects they have done so far. He is proud of the great team of local professionals in every trade who helped him get the job done, but he particularly appreciates the guidance and technical expertise provided by the Jackson Kitchen Design team.

1093 Osgood Street, Route 125
North Andover, MA
978-685-7770

67 Haverhill Road, Route 110
Amesbury, MA
978-689-1016

JacksonKitchenDesigns.com

2017 MVMA Winners – Home Chic

July 11, 2017 by Doug Sparks Leave a Comment

Thousands of ballots have been cast, the results tabulated, and now we present the winners of the 2017 Merrimack Valley Magazine Awards. This spring, the top picks in all categories were chosen by our readers via our online voting platform. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and congratulations to all the winners!

Indoor / Outdoor Furniture & Accessories
The Stove Shoppe
Looking for a new fireplace or stove? The Stove Shoppe’s got you covered with wood, gas, pellet and electric options. Worried about installation or need service? They can handle that, too. And while you’re there, check out the Stove Shoppe’s selection of home decor, swing sets and fencing as you brainstorm your next home renovation.
Windham, Epping and Manchester, N.H.
StoveShoppe.com

Kitchen & Bath Supplies
Dracut Appliance Center
Dracut Appliance Center is the place to go for all your appliance needs. They carry everything from air conditioners to ovens to vacuums. Family-owned since 1949, this store offers brand name items, like Bosch, Maytag, Samsung and Whirlpool, with a personalized touch.
Dracut and Tewksbury, Mass.
DracutAppliance.com

Furniture & Home Décor
Debbe Daley Designs
Debbe Daley has designed new homes and remodeled existing residences for more than 700 clients. From simple paint consultations to whole-room redesigns, or even new construction and space planning, Debbe Daley Design’s team are the designers you will want to have involved in your project. Stop by and visit her studio at The Brush Gallery of the Lowell National Park or at R.A.W. Furnishings (refined, authentic warehouse).
189 Market St.
Lowell, Mass.
DaleyDesigns.com

Kitchen Design
Jackson Kitchen Designs
In the market for a new countertop? How about freshening up the cabinetry? Ready to throw in the towel on your entire kitchen? Family-owned and operated since 1946, Jackson Kitchen Designs can help you love your kitchen again. Work with their designers to create a perfect space for your style and needs.
1093 Osgood St.
North Andover, Mass.
JacksonKitchenDesigns.com

Landscape Supply
M. O’Mahoney Company
Ready for some DIY? Or want your contractor to use only the very best materials? M. O’Mahoney Company can help you build with confidence, offering construction and landscaping supplies like stone, brick and concrete. Visit the showroom for design inspiration and make sure to top off your masterpiece with their outdoor living products, like fireplaces, pizza ovens and fire pits.
175 Market St.
Lawrence, Mass.
MOMahoney.com

Landscaper
Dana Landscaping & Water Gardens
Ready for a stay-cation? Make your backyard look like paradise with Dana Landscaping. Their quality workmanship can make that water garden, rock wall or patio look like it was plucked right out of a magazine. Let the folks at Dana Landscaping transform your space into a destination.
Andover, Mass.
DanaLandscaping.com

Stop by next week for the winners in the first half of our ‘Wine & Dine’ category.

The 2017 MVMAs are sponsored by:

2019 MVMA Winners – Home Chic

2018 MVMA Winners – Milestone

Encore: One Remodel by Jackson Kitchen Designs Leads To Another

2017 MVMA Winners – Home Chic

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