From the monthly archives:

March 2009

Livingroom Redo: An Update

by Gradon on March 29, 2009 · Comments

in architecture, home furnishings, interior design

First, the good news: Jane has arrived. This is a shot I took just after the delivery guys left:

The love seat is beautiful, with it’s clean lines, button tufting and stainless steel base. The Striasuede Putty is a lighter shade than I expected, but I’m actually quite happy with it. And it’s amazingly comfortable: Even [...]

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Objectified update

by Christopher on March 21, 2009 · Comments

in accessories & homewares, home furnishings

We finally have a date for the Boston premier of the Gary Hustwit documentary Objectified.
May 21
Boston MA, USA
6:30pm and 9pm
Museum of Fine Arts
Q&A with Gary Hustwit after both screenings
Tickets on sale soon
For more info go to http://www.objectifiedfilm.com/about/
Objectified Trailer

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Upcoming event: AD 20/21

by Christopher on March 20, 2009 · Comments

in art, home furnishings, interior design

March 26 -29, 2009 at the Cyclorama in Boston’s South End

AD 20/21 showcases the best in fine art  and furnishings with pieces ranging from Art Nouveau to Mid Century Modern.   With over 35 different exhibitors, the pieces being displayed are sure to be unique and inspiring.  There will also be a [...]

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Target, saving you money by selling you knockoffs.

by Christopher on March 20, 2009 · Comments

in home furnishings

Americans have an interesting love affair with Target.  Everything from catchy commercials, their Design For All mentality, and the fact that they’re not Walmart.  But just as their commercials are nothing like their actual stores (why are they all so depressing?) something is amiss with Target.
Knockoffs.  As many of you know, Target is selling knockoffs [...]

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A Design Blogger Redoes His Apartment

by Gradon on March 19, 2009 · Comments

in home furnishings, interior design

If you read various types of blogs, you may notice that design-oriented bloggers talk about themselves less than others. Afterall, it’s not like our houses has all of the beautiful things that we write about. Or maybe that’s just me.
Things are changing. Well, a bit.
I live in a 470 square-foot, 2-bedroom apartment, on the second [...]

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Design as Social Agent at the ICA

by Gradon on March 19, 2009 · Comments

in art, graphic design

I think it’s obvious, but I’ve gotta tell you: I love design.
Less obvious, at least on this site, is my interest is social causes, and enacting social change.
You can imagine my interest when I learned that the ICA and AIGA are hosting Design As Social Agent, a one-day conversation on design and culture.
Through a full [...]

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