Today's Boston Globe Sunday magazine focuses on Easy and Affordable design and diy projects, including a
photospread of a Milton, MA couple who are both physical therapists. This is a very special story because the photospread - and cover photo - was shot by my photographer and friend
Michael Lee. Well, what's special is that Michael and his wife are friends and neighbors with the homeowners, Jenny and Colin Highland. The day after the photoshoot took place, Michael was hit by a motorcycle while walking in a crosswalk and his leg was broken in three places. He was released from the hospital just days before the deadline to submit the images for the photoshoot. I can promise you - he is the hardest working man in design. He not only made his photo deadline, a week after the accident, he attended an industry event where he was a sponsor. I know, because I was his chauffeur/date for the evening and he was still very shaky on the full leg cast and crutches. Amazing. He's since resumed his shooting schedule (including a trip to Nantucket), cast, crutches and all. Thankfully, since he's coming back to my house this week to re-shoot
my kitchen for a national magazine spread (details to follow!). A big thanks to homeowner Colin Highland who is working with Michael as his personal physical therapist. It's amazing how far a positive can-do attitude and the kindness of friends will go.
Here are the pics from Michael's photoshoot of Colin and Jenny Highland's DIY styled home. They've created a warm sanctuary for their little family, filled with vintage and modern touches and a sophisticated, yet exuberant color palette.
Photos courtesy of The Boston Globe. Photography by Michael J. Lee. Story by Estelle Bond Guralnick. 
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