Category Archives: Shopping

July 30, 2009 · 5:41 pm

Shopping Trip: Provincetown’s Wa, Melt, and Simply Danish

Last night I picked up my friend Sharon Kitchens (she who writes Delicious Musings) at the ferry in Ptown. We wandered from the dock into the West End. On our journey we stopped at Wa, a little zen decor spot I thought was more garden goods than home furnishings, since the exterior sort of resembles a Japanese garden, but they had some great accessories sourced from around the globe.

Wood chests, African sculptures, and betel nut boxes from Southeast Asia.

Local ceramics.

Bark birdhouses.

Ikat cushion on a woven chair.

Silvered glass.

Stone vases.

And my favorite, succulent candles.

Next stop, new natural beauty boutique Melt.

Then I spotted Simply Danish, which just opened six weeks ago. It’s a spare space, with a museum-like display of modern home accessories from companies like Ferm Living, Stelton, and Menu. The photos didn’t come out that well, but here’s a sampling of their goods.

Rubber vases.

Trivets.

Decals and dish towels.

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July 25, 2009 · 1:05 am

Covet: Eggs from Andrew Spindler Antiques

I know, there’s been a lot of bird action going on here lately. Must be the fact I’m camped out on the National Seashore for the summer. I came across this lovely object at Spindler Antiques. You might remember Andrew Spindler’s “Magic Garden” from a few months back. This is a 19th century bell jar filled with birds’ eggs. Don’t worry, the eggs are on the newer side. I love all the different earthy colors and speckles.

American, circa 1880 (bell jar), birds’ eggs (modern).
Height: 9 1/2”
Diameter: 8 3/8”
$975

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July 19, 2009 · 9:35 am

Covet: Nido Vase at Napa Home

I just came across this magical Nido Vase at Napa Home. I can imagine one on my sleek, wood veneer dining table, glistening from the sun hitting it just so.

The nido vase mimics the architectural skills of bird.

solid glass with random glass wrapping

$200

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July 18, 2009 · 1:47 am

Covet: La Tripolina Chair at Disenso

So chic and even practical, these “La Tripolina” chairs from Argentina come in weather resistant sling covers as well as leather or cowhide (and zebra, it seems; or maybe that’s dyed cowhide). They’re from Diseño Bos, a boutique in SoWa in Boston, specializing in home furnishings from South America. Not sure how much they are, but they’re on sale for 20% off.

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July 17, 2009 · 5:17 am

Get the Look: Wall Sculptures

So, have you decided you should get a wall sculpture? Can be cheaper than a painting (or not) and certainly are textural. I still haven’t taken one of mine out of the box – you might just want to make an offer on it. There are lots of sources for wall sculptures, both vintage and new . . .