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photography by tyler olson (jet) Boston Collegiate Consulting Group For students new to the area, moving is no longer an added wrinkle to the brow line. This full-service real estate brokerage and concierge firm takes care of tasks like renting or buying a luxury apartment and furnishing it beautifully before you even set foot in Boston. For one client, the company overnighted 14 exotic f lowers so they would be ready and waiting in the first light of day. 715 Boylston St., 857-991- 1545; bostonccg.com Considerate Done Attorney-turned-lifestyle concierge K imberly Kosanovich knows the importance of taking care of the little details. For one romantic husband, she created a surprise 40th TLC f or the VIP Whether they're chartering a jet or flying in exotic floWers, independent lifestyle concierges go above and beyond. by megan smith For a client's birthday, The Help sent a private plane stocked with Champagne and treats to Miami for an unforgettable celebration. There's an app for ThaT We spoke with Tablelist's Boston-based founder, Julian Jung, about his new concierge nightlife app. Julian Jung, a Northeastern grad and the founder and CEO of Tablelist, is about to improve social lives everywhere. His new app allows social butterfies to book a last-minute table at a nightclub or lounge. Users can locate Boston's hottest clubs—such as Rooftop@ Revere Pool or the Emerald Lounge—on their smartphones, score a table, select drinks, and split the tab with friends, all while earn- ing points toward future parties. Jung, a Belmont native, had the stroke of genius while on a trip to Florianopolis, Brazil. With no knowledge of the local language or club scene, he was unable to fnd table service in the evenings. A few months later, Jung launched Tablelist in Boston and at Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Connecticut. 617-340- 8724; tablelist.com birthday celebration for his wife, which included a spa day for a dozen of her closest friends, a private car to a chic lounge for cocktails, and a catered party for 80 at a private home. A snowbird for 10 years, Kosanovich is also familiar with reopening second homes, making her even more in demand. 617-461-7684; considerate doneconcierge.com Fini Concierge Need the soundproofing in your apartment checked? Chantal Boxer, co-owner of Fini Concierge, has been there, done that. The Boston-based company serves all of Massachusetts and is ready to do any- thing—from same-day shipping of a forgotten passport to California to zipping to New York to pick up a client's car and drive it back to Boston. 877 Beacon St., 617-247- 0043; finiconcierge.com Good Neighbor Concierge Owner Susan Ho is admit- tedly no science fiction expert, but when asked to proofread and edit a sci-fi manuscript for a Boston- based best-selling author, she adapted herself to the role in a snap. Although her company is based in Boston and primarily serves a local celebrity clientele, she has also accompanied a well-known English writer on countless appointments with her private doctor. 617-209-9311; goodneighborconcierge.com The Help: Boston Planning events can be overwhelming, so Cara Rose, founder and president of The Help, has made it her job to spare her clients the headache. For one customer's 30th birthday celebration, Rose arranged for a private plane—stocked with Champagne and hors d'oeuvres—to f ly to Miami for an unforget- table weekend. 170 W. Seventh St., Ste. 1, 857-345-5379; thehelpboston.com RTT Concierge To call Lucien Alex Campbell a life- (and vacation-) saver wouldn't be much of an exaggeration. He and his team work year-round on Nantucket to ensure that your time on the island isn't spent stressing over small details, like dinner reservations, transportation, and daily errands. Campbell's latest Superman act? Helping to save a joint bachelorette/ 40th birthday weekend for 14 women who lost their luggage on the mainland by finding it and having it delivered. All in a good day's work. 508-332-2128; rttconcierge.com The Urban Hound Even your puppy could use a helping paw now and then. If you need to board, walk, or train your dog, The Urban Hound does it all. The staff has groomed a Yorkie with a Mohawk down its back (spiked with glittery gel and matching gold nail polish) and trained a golden retriever to fetch slippers and the morning newspaper. 129 Malden St., 617-755- 5775; urbanhounds.com BC The guide acquire 138 bostoncommon-magazine.com