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You can do ICFF in a day, but I wouldn’t recommend it. Christopher and I took an early bus down to New York on Saturday for the first day of ICFF 2010, and came back that night, getting back to Boston around 3:00AM. In between those two four-hour bus rides, there was much design to [...]
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In last Sunday’s Boston Globe, Dushko Petrovich explored how Boston could find itself as the home of a new art revolution. In his essay, Dushko cites all that Boston has going for it: “several great museums, a superabundance of universities, many galleries, a highly educated and increasingly sophisticated audience, and a density that allows for [...]
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Last night, I had the chance to sit down, enjoy a great meal, and talk shop with a few great designers. I made my way through the rain from Downtown, across the Common and onto Charles St. I was the first to arrive at the Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro and got a moment to [...]
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What a difference a week makes! Things have really picked up from last week. Drinkwater’s Cambridge – 20%-50% off all winter merchandise through 2/13. Magpie – 25% off all jewelry and valentine’s cards on Saturday 2/13 – and free cupcakes! Good – Winter sale – up to 50% off throughout the store through 2/14. DWR [...]
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…but it’s for a good reason! When I should have been writing about the great designers I’m coming across, I’ve been working with Joyce — not just a blogger but also a freelance photographer and graphic designer — on designing and programming a new DesignBoston.org. The basic layout is all set, but there’s still much [...]
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Merry Christmas!
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This Tuesday December 8th, two of my favorite Boston based design firms (Vessel and FilzFelt) will be hosting an event. Join us from 6pm to 8pm at Vessel to learn about FilzFelt and their innovative use of pressed wool to create pieces that are simple and quite smart. A great opportunity to share ideas and [...]
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Are you headed to ICFF? FilzFelt, the Boston-based supplier of 100% wool design and craft felt imported from Germany, are. Kelly Smith (also of Etcetera Media) and Traci Roloff (aka The Girl in the Green Dress) will be showcasing their flooring, pillows and tabletop items at booth #801. Unfortunately, Callar (pictured) will be staying home. [...]
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