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Shop Alert: Forty Winks Opens in Harvard Square

Forty Winks, Harvard Square

While I’m constantly parading up and down Newbury, I don’t make it over to Harvard Square quite as often. And when I do, I’m a bit, shall we say, affected, by the margaritas from the Border. So it’s no surprise that Daily Candy scooped me.  Forty Winks, a new boudoir/boutique,  opened at 56 JFK Street on Friday.

I just chatted with co-owner Meredith Donaldson (the other is Rachel Wentworth; they both worked at Mint Julep), who sent this photo (I’ll get over there soon!)  and ran down their raison d’etre and list of brands for me. Basically, they’re a lingerie and loungewear shop (they actually know how to fit bras) that also sells some swimwear, scarves, and candles. She points out the area’s dearth of underthings, “There’s nothing in Davis, Porter, Harvard, or Central; you had to go downtown or to Cambridgeside .”

As for labels, they’ve got: Cosabella, Hanky Panky, Spanx, Bobi, Le Mystere, Chantelle, Belabumbum, OnGossamer, Eberjey, Mary Green, Huit, Top Secret, Keep Me, Daft Bird, Plan B Leggings, Yummie Tummie, Soak Lingerie Wash, Commando, Voluspa Candles, Felina, and more.

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Real Estate: 44 Bradford – Site of Urban Showhouse

The opening of Ricardo Rodriguez’s Urban Showhouse (April 29 to May 9) is nearing. While I can’t wait to see the house, located at 44 Bradford Street in the South End, fully decked out by designers Jonathan Adler, Andrew Terrat, Dennis Duffy, and Lisa Kreiling, the space is pretty fantastic on its own. Ricardo showed me it a few weeks ago, while it was still under construction; it cleaned up nicely!

44 Bradford Street. A great, wide open corner lot, tucked just behind Shawmut (Formaggio, The Buttery, Hudson, what could be better?), surrounded on two sides by Peters Park.

Here’s the listing:

One-of-a-kind brand new construction single family home in the perfect South End location. Surrounded by Peters Park, this corner home offers the most amazing light and views with three exposures, oversized wraparound windows, open and contemporary floor plan and finishes, approx. 2340sf, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, custom cabinetry, imported custom doors, three outdoor spaces including a unique side garden and an expansive roof deck, and garage parking for 2 cars.  $1,995,000

And more photos:

Main level living room

Lower level kitchen and family room

Master bedroom

View

Master bath

Master Bath

Roof deck

Roof deck

Shop Alert: Kitchen Arts To Re-Open

Looks like Kitchen Arts won’t be vacating Newbury after all. There’s been some construction happening inside and the sign says it’s open during renovations. It also says “Kitchen Arts by Blackstone’s.” I’m guessing that’s the Blackstone’s of Beacon Hill, though there’s no mention on their website.  Whomever it is, welcome!

Travel: Jody Adams’ Italy

James Beard award-winning chef Jody Adams of Harvard Square’s four-star Rialto restaurant (and contestant of Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters”) is inviting you to Italy on a bike and cooking tour of the Veneto.

It’s her third such adventure with outdoor guide Vernon McClure. You’ll bike  in and around Venice – with a stop of the Rialto market, of course. You’ll learn about the history, traditions, food and wine of the region.  Biking is at your own pace, and there’s a van for those who prefer four wheels.

2010 Tour Dates
June 26 – July 3
September 25 – October 2

Jody Adams does Italy

Vernon McClure and Jody Adams

Shop Alert: DVF to Open in Boston

Diane von Furstenberg has not only been busy designing groovy patterned wrap dresses; she’s been opening up boutiques worldwide; 28 internationally to be exact, though only five in the U.S. But business is booming and open she will.  Although she’s got a flagship is in the Meatpacking District, and she’s secured a lease for a 2,000 square foot Soho outpost, which, according to WWD, Furstenberg says, will be “a lab to funnel ideas through all our stores and our wholesale business.”

More importantly, DVF is coming to Boston!! WWD reports that a DVF boutique will open in Boston in July. Must do some recon to find out where. I’m guessing Newbury; there are plenty of storefronts from which to choose. Any thoughts?

My favorite DVF looks for fall: