Retainer Necklace by Kiel Mead at The Future Perfect
(sterling silver, $200 | gold-plated, $300)
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Marni Elyse Katz is a design writer and editor who lives in Boston and Cape Cod with her husband, two sons, and a cat. She blogs about design at www.stylecarrot.com
Deal Alert: Sale at ACQUIRE
Nikki Dalrymple, ACQUIRE’s owner & visionary
If you’re a fan of ACQUIRE boutique, or need to get acquainted, check out this “Shop Scout” profile on The Inside Source. If you’re loving the look, shop the sale.
ACQUIRE’s Bi-Annual Sale
July 31 – August 15
50% off select merchandise, including pillows, lamps, mirrors, fashion accessories, and seasonal items.
• Find hand-plated mother of pearl lamps (Originally $350, Now $175)
• Faceted Italian glass vases (Originally $40, Now $20)
• Colorful cotton French throws (Originally $75, Now $37.50)
A selection of vintage and antique pieces also half off.
A sampling of the goods:
And a peek inside the shop:
ACQUIRE
61 Salem Street, North End, Boston, 857.362.7380
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Site Spotlight: Stitch by KMI
Cambridge-based designer Kate Maloney of Kate Maloney Interiors recently launched Stitch by KMI Design, an ecommerce site that features her furniture and accessory finds. Here’s a sampling of the wares. Then scroll down for examples of her design work.
Here are images of some interiors that Kate decorated. My favorites are of a house on the beach in Connecticut that she did for a family last year, but I’ll save those for a separate post.
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Covet: Lauren Wolf Jewelry
One of a Kind Rutilated African Quartz in 14k Green Gold Stingray Claws, $1,200
Blackened Silver Palm Frond Earrings with 14k Green Gold Stingray Middle, $985
14k Green Gold Spike Needle Earrings, $1,370
One of a Kind Fossilized Sand Dollar in Silver Stingray Claw Setting on 18″ Chain, $550
Blackened Silver Fangs on Yellow Gold Chain
Silver Starfish Radial Bangle. $150 each; 14k Green Gold Starfish Radial Bangle. $2,700 each
One of a Kind 14k Green Gold Stingray Claw Ring with White Dendritic African Opal, $1,250
Blackened Silver Diamond Anaconda Bone Earrings, $340
14k Green Gold Stingray Baby Spike Bracelet with Diamonds, $5,980
Blackened Silver Webb Pendant w/14k Green Gold Stingray Disc & clasp on steel chain, $520
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DEAL ALERT
$100 off any online purchase over $250. Use code “july2010” at checkout.
Offer valid through the weekend, expiring on the evening of Aug 1st at midnight.
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ARTmonday: Louise Bourgeois
French-American artist Louise Bourgeois died on May 31st at age 98. Her work is haunting, eerily beautiful, brave, fragile, fierce, sexually explicit and autobiographical.
A spider sculpture by Louise Bourgeois
The Sydney and Walda Bestoff Sculpture Garden
New Orleans Museum of Art
More on Louise Bourgeois:
New York Times, May 31, 2010
PBS art:21 (includes videos)
Centre Pompidou Exhibition Itinerary 2008