September 2007

Earlier today, I had the chance to sit down with Jay Ferraro and Adam Denison from General Motors. They’re in town as part of the AltWheels Festival. Over lunch at the Union Oyster House, we discussed the steps GM is taking to become more sustainable. Check this out: By 2012, 50% off all GM vehicles [...]

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Last Wednesday was the one-year anniversary of DesignBoston, and I celebrated the same way any self-respecting Bostonian would: I went to New York. Okay, I didn’t go to NY because it was DB’s birthday, but who’s counting? No, I (and my friend Chris) went down to take part in BoConcept’s Urban Design party, a celebration [...]

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Dabbieri

by Gradon Tripp on September 14, 2007 · 2 comments

in interior design

To be honest, I know an area rug helps bring a room together, but beyond that, I know little about rugs and carpeting. Thankfully, there’s Dabbieri. A blog from the Dabbieri Collection, “an exclusive brand of beautifully designed carpeting carefully assembled by International Design Guild – an alliance of premier showroom owners dedicated to providing [...]

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While you’re walking around the South End this weekend for their annual South End Open Studios, be sure to stop in at Turtle, where local designers will be showing off their wares. Tess Coburn of Theresa Crowninshield will be there, showing off her limited edition jackets and coats, as will Crista Jackael of Pink Sequin [...]

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Bouchee

by Gradon Tripp on September 13, 2007 · 2 comments

in interior design

I don’t normally post about restaurants, but it’s their birthday, so I’m making an exception. Bouchee, a French-American Brasserie on Newbury St, opened its doors one year ago today. The first thing about Bouchee I fell in love with was the interior. Designed by Steven Sousa of Sousa Design Architects, the restaurant is a modern [...]

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