From the category archives:

textiles, flooring, and walls

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 take [...]

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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 – The Bedroom and [...]

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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 to be [...]

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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.
If your [...]

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As I mentioned previously, I’m organizing a fund raiser, called Social Media for Social Change. Here’s the basic idea of it:
The social media world has proven that, though still a young and small community within a multitude of industries, we have the power to exact great change.
Social media has broken down walls and created conversations. [...]

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Today is the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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