From the monthly archives:

November 2009

Black Friday at Vessel

by Christopher Norfleet on November 25, 2009 · View Comments

in accessories & homewares,home furnishings,textiles, flooring, and walls

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Great Holiday Ideas at Koo de Kir

by Gradon Tripp on November 24, 2009 · View Comments

in accessories & homewares,home furnishings

With the holidays here, it’s time to find those whimsical gifts that take tons of time and store-after-store to find. Sounds fun, right? Well, let me save you a few steps. I’ve visited a few of my favorite local design shops in the city recently, trying to find the best of the best. And where [...]

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Watch Objectified on PBS Nov 24

by Christopher Norfleet on November 24, 2009 · View Comments

in accessories & homewares,home furnishings

Tomorrow night, Nov 24, at 10pm the documentary Objectified will be featured on the PBS show Independent Lens. With the film, director Gary Hustwit explores the complex world of industrial design and our relationship with everyday objects.  This thoughtful follow up to Helvetica features interviews with world renowned product designers and talented individuals that influence [...]

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The Chairs of the Morson Collection

by Gradon Tripp on November 22, 2009 · View Comments

in home furnishings

I had a chance to visit the Morson Collection for the first time since they relocated to Lincoln St, and I have to say, I’m impressed. It’s a beautiful new showroom. Two walls of windows really make all the beautiful, Italian-made furniture shine. I only had a few minutes to spend, so I made a [...]

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Design Salon Holiday Sale

by Gradon Tripp on November 16, 2009 · View Comments

in graphic design

Looking to get a start on your holiday shopping, but want to get something a little more special than what’s available at the big box stores? You’re in luck: The Design Salon, the group of Boston-based professional women designers, is hosting its 2nd annual holiday sale. Browse from a curated selection of goods and rub [...]

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Get to the Point – a Studio Opening

by Gradon Tripp on November 13, 2009 · View Comments

in graphic design

Last night, Christopher and I met up at South Station after work, then walked across the channel to get to the Point. “Get to the Point”, as it was named, was a party to celebrate the opening of a new studio shared by four local designers: Jill Rosenwald, Jennifer Hill of JHill Design, Jessica Sutton [...]

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Window Shopping Design Research

by Gradon Tripp on November 7, 2009 · View Comments

in fashion design,interior design

Earlier today, I was in Harvard Square with Christopher and DesignKid. Christopher says, “Let’s go to Design Research.” I object, noting that D/R closed over 30 years ago. “Hm, you’ll see,” comments Christopher. We walk down to 48 Brattle St — lo and behold, there’s Design Research, in all its Mid-Century Modernist glory. Until this year [...]

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