If you’ve got a pottery fetish, chances are you know the work of Jill Rosenwald. Ceramicist and Back Bay mom, Jill has been designing whirly swirly patterned bowls and vases for years. I recently profiled her ups and downs in Stuff Magazine in “Ceramic Designer Jill Rosenwald Has Once Again Found Her Niche.” It’s worth [...]
Entries from September 2009
September 30, 2009
Deal Alert: Sample Sale at the Boston Design Center
The Boston Design Center is opening its doors to the public this weekend. It’s about time! Boston Design Center Sample Sale Saturday, October 3rd, 10am-5pm and Sunday, October 4th, noon-5pm Up to 75% off furniture, lighting, antiques, rugs, art, accessories . . . Participating showrooms include Baker, Century Furniture, Discover Tile, Furn & Co., Masterpiece [...]
September 29, 2009
Shopping Trip: SoWa Market
I’ve lived in Boston for over six years, and have never visited the SoWa Market. Until last weekend, that is. It was a beautiful day, so I dragged my family out to explore. While the boys feasted on delicious, super chocolatey homemade brownies (sorry, I didn’t get the vendor), I whisked myself through the stalls [...]
September 27, 2009
Covet: Doggie Bowls for Humans
How darling are these? Just the right amount of adorable without an ounce of precious. I love them. They’re from Michelle Willey, an airy boutique on Union Square in Boston’s South End. Michelle says, “The animal bowls have been a real hit, and not just for kids. They’re ceramic and come from Japan; they’re actually [...]
September 21, 2009
Montage: Patterned Rugs
I’ve been looking at a lot of rugs lately. I’m intent on reclaiming my kids’ playroom as a family space that all can enjoy, rather than a pigpen covered in LEGOS. (Does anyone really need an entire city space, complete with bay window, dedicated to primary colored plastic bricks?) As I was contemplating the best [...]
September 20, 2009
Shopping Trip: IKEA
I finally took a road trip to IKEA in Stoughton, Mass. yesterday. It was pretty painless. Despite my husband’s plea “not to buy anything,” I came back with lots of little goodies. After all, not he surely meant furniture, not 79 cent glasses and fifteen dollar lamps. I tried out a few chairs – as [...]
September 18, 2009
Deal Alert: Juliska at Rue La La
Rue La La, a members only sale site like Gilt Group, mainly features amazing deals on cute clothes and accessories (think C&C California, Theory, J Brand), but once in a while they offer up home furnishings too. Today’s boutiques include tabletop line Juliska. Here’s a sampling of wares for sale. If you aren’t a member, [...]
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