From the monthly archives:
Diane from Pure Contemporary emailed me asking if I would forward the news about the “Think Spring!” contest they’re currently running. It’s a very cool idea with an even cooler prize – a signed piece of abstract art – so why wouldn’t I let you know? Here’s the copy she sent me: Write about modern [...]
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I was doing a little Googling for some ideas, and I come across a great Boston Globe article on local street art phenom Pixnit. Yes, it’s nearly three months old, but it’s still new to me. Pixnit is a graffiti stenciler. For obvious reasons, she doesn’t reveal her true identity (I am digging the Zoro [...]
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Last November, I posted on the proposed 1,000 foot tall tower in Winthrop Square. Well, those plans may have changed a bit: Architecture Magazine reports that Renzo Piano, the renowned architect that designed the planned building, has quit the project. “A senior executive at Renzo Piano Building Workshop in Genoa, Italy, yesterday said the split [...]
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…and one makes five. That’s right, there are now five (Greater) Boston-based blogs. Kat left a comment on my post about Yellow Bell Pepper Design to tell me about her blog, Taylor Made Designs. Kat is a graphic designer with 6 years experience on Newbury Street. She now has her own design studio “south of [...]
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Wrapables is a company with a lot more to offer than bedding, but that’s what I’m in the market for, so that’s what I’m showing. I’m only showing three styles that caught my eye, but they have a lot more (four pages of duvet covers alone!) so be sure to check out their website. The [...]
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Wow, the Boston design blog scene is just blowing up! Okay, we’re up to four, but that’s four-times more than last August, when Holly at decor8 was the only game in town. Our newest entry into the blogosphere is Jen, a freelance writer living in Boston (although “home” is somewhere three or so hours southwest [...]
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April looks to be a great month to buy furniture. BoConcept is offering 30-70% off at their Semiannual Warehouse Sale, happening Saturday, April 14 at their Bayonne, NJ warehouse. Sure, you’ve got to drive a bit to get the deal, but sometimes a great deal on a beautiful piece of furniture is worth it. BoConcept [...]
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Another good question came into DB Central, and I would like to throw it out to the crowd. It’s a long one, but if you’re familiar with architects in the city, you may be able to help Pete out. Gradon… I stumbled upon your blog page while surfing Boston design and architecture on the web. [...]
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Calling all young (and young-at-heart) creative types: Good 50×70 is your chance to help make a difference. “Good 50×70 is a contest open to student and creatives (graphic designers, art directors, copywriters, photographers, etc.). “ Basically, design and submit a poster relating to one of five big social issues: AIDS, environmental damage, human rights violation, [...]
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Lillibule Ceramics is the creation of Sylvie Fuller, a UK based designer. She uses small-run, hand screen-printed white bone china produced in the UK. Sylvie wrote to me, saying “my style is feminine and fun, original and yet very commercial” The hummingbird series (pictured) has had an amazing response, and I can see why. Yes, [...]
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