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March 11, 2010 · 10:58 pm

Designer Spotlight: Kor Floral

Yesterday, interior designer Nikki Dalrymple of Acquire boutique in the North End emailed me about florist Alexandra Kadar and her business Kor Floral. Alexandra relocated to Boston from L.A, and already, party planner Bryan Rafanelli has scooped her up to do floral design for events. He’s a smartie – her work is gorgeous. Interesting too, as she opts for natural vessels and bases rather than a vase.

Acquire is hosting a “Spring Awakening” evening with installations from Kor Floral (and wine) on Friday, March 26th, from 6pm to 9pm. RSVP to Nikki at 857.362.7380.

For an interview with Alexandra, see La Tavola.

New pieces from Vermont ceramicist Laura Zindel are now in stock at Acquire.

61 Salem Street, North End, Boston

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March 9, 2010 · 7:30 pm

Get the Look: Hunting Lodge Chic

This week I’m mixing things up and presenting my posts a bit backwards. Today’s entry will help you get a trendy urban logger look. Later this week I’ll show you two very different but equally amazing homes in Boston that implement such design elements to perfection.

SHOPPING GUIDE

1. Buffalo Mount, on sale $320 at Rocky Mountain Décor.

2. Birch Bark Canoe Pillow, $68 at Cottage Surroundings.

3. Ralph Lauren Indian Cove Chair at Ralph Lauren.

4. Richard Chai Fall/Winter 2010.

5. Hair On Hide Leather Ottoman, $770 at The Carolina Cabin Store.

6. Tartan Cashmere Throws at Williams-Sonoma Home; Log Wood Bench With Bark, $178 at Traders and Company.

7. Rag & Bone Fall/Winter 2010.

8. Monroe Salt Works Moose Luncheon Plate, $31 at Monroe Salt Works.

9. Decorative Wooden Oar, $27.99 at Rocky Mountain Décor.

10. Coyote Fur, Brindle, Cowhide Fringe Pillow, $178 at West by Southwest Décor.

11. Wood Log Thank You Card, $5 at Velocity Art & Design.

12. Butte Fringe Pillow, $230 at High Camp Home.

13. A Fall/Winter 2010 Menswear Look.

14. Goat Hair Rug, on sale $895 at Williams-Sonoma Home; Plaid Flat Weave Tablecloth, $26 at Traders and Company.

15. Plaid Flat Weave 2×3 Rug, $22 at Traders and Company.

16. WrongWoods Night Table, $2,390 at Matter.

17. Recycled Sweater Deer Mount by Rachel Denny.

18. Boars Head Arm Chair, $4,710 at High Camp Home.

19. Branch Salad Servers, $46 at Greener Grass Design.

20. Diesel Gold Fall/Winter 2010.

21. Stag Horn Bowl, $247.50 at High Camp Home.

22. De La Espada 036M Tone Cabinate, $5845 at Velocity Art & Design.

23. Waffle Weave Blue Fish Dish Towel, $21/set of 6 at Traders and Company.

24. Bingham Leather Stool, $622.50 at High Camp Home.

25. Fitz & Floyd Country Plaid Charger, $119.95 at Replacements.

26. Eaton Club Chair, $1,550 – $3,450 at Wiliams-Sonoma Home.

27. Cody Studded Star Pillow, $169 at High Camp Home.

28. Rag & Bone Fall/Winter 2010.

29. Vintage Black Glass Sugar Bowl, $18 from highstreetmarket at Etsy.

30. Log Wood Round Table With Bark, $158 at Traders and Company.

31. Amber Tumbler Set, $29.99 at Target.

32. Hand Woven Striped Placemat, $36/set of 6 at Traders and Company.

33. Vintage Wool Plaid Blanket, $50 from jacklom3 at Etsy.

34. Thorsten Van Elton Antlers, $130 at Greener Grass
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35. The Crate by Jasper Morrison, $200 at Matter.

36. American Country Taxidermy Deer Head, $1,200 at Newel.

37. Amber Tumbler, $7.88 at Casa Verde Imports.

38. Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall/Winter 2010.

39. Rag & Bone Fall/Winter 2010.

40. Autoban Deer Chair, $965 at Matter.

41. Aspen 5-Drawer Chest, $1,250 at High Camp Home.

42. Classic Tumbler with Amber Edge, $6.30 at Casa Verde Imports.

43. Ceramic Antler Sconce by Miller Studio, $370 at Matter.

44. Vintage Metal Thermos, $18.99 from JunkYardFinds at Etsy

45. William Rast Fall/Winter 2010.

46. Moose Antler Rack With Skull, $325 at Findley Lake Trading.

47. WrongWoods Credenza, $4,370 at Matter.

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March 8, 2010 · 1:24 am

ARTmonday: Kathleen Schwartz

I knew my friend Katie took gorgeous pictures of her kids. Their pale cheeks, long mermaid hair, and the idyllic beach and forest settings all added to the images she captured so beautifully. But it’s the quirkier shots that I love, with the girls in their fairy costumes just going about their day, and the interiors from their big old house in Maine, with its high ceilings, tall windows, crystal chandeliers, and sailboat seat. The photo of the yellow living room caught my eye this morning, reminding me of Tina Barney photographs. I started browsing through Katie’s collection and was immediately drawn in.

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March 4, 2010 · 2:07 am

Covet: Metal-Studded Spheres

On my hunt for the practically iconic West Elm zigzag rug for yesterday’s “Get the Look: Chevrons” post, I came across these Metal-Studded Sphere Finials. Apparently they’ve been around for a while, because they’re on sale, but it was my first glimpse. I’m in love. Don’t need curtains, or curtain rods, but maybe I could use them for something else. They’re cheaper than buying the studded boots I so want (and also don’t need).