Shopping Trip: Diseno

There are a few really wonderful home decor boutiques here in Boston, many in the artsy SoWa district of the South End. Diseño is one of my favorites. Frank Campanale was inspired to open the boutique  after an extended trip to South America back in 2001, during which he stayed for a week each in Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Chile. Moved by the contrast of daily life in Third World countries and the richness of the culture, he travels there often to source treasures for the shop.

His most recent expedition was to Guatemala just two weeks ago. Intrigued by my recent spurt of Instagram photos (glad to know somebody out there loves them!), he invited me over, curious to see how his products, which range from delicious blankets to earthy pots to cowhide rugs in cutting edge colors, would translate with the app. Here are the results. I like them; he did too. What do you think?

 

 

Event Alert: South End Holiday Shopping Night

Shop Local, Dine Local Holiday Event is next week.  Amazing boutiques and restaurants are participating with discounts and specials for one night only. There’s free parking at 450 Harrison and a lot of the galleries will be open too.

Shop Local, Dine Local in the South End

Wednesday, December 8 |  4 pm to 8pm

some of my favorites . . .

 



H O M E

Hudson

Michelle Willey

J.E.M.

Diseno

Lekker

PENG

Patch NYC

 

F A S H I O N

Looc

Flock

Uniform

J E W E L R Y

M. Flynn

Michele Mercaldo

 

G I F T S

Aunt Sadie’s

Gracie Finn

Gifted

Motley


K I D S

Tadpole

Kiwi Baby

 


P  E  T  S

Polka Dog


P A P E R

OCD

Black Pearl Press

GallardoWorks

B O O K S

Ars Libri

 

G A L L E R I E S

Walker Contemporary

Vessels

Chase

Gurari Collections

 

R E S T A U R A N T S

Aquitaine

Union Bar & Grille

Gaslight

Rocca Kitchen & Bar

POPS

The Buttery

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Deal Alert: Diseño Anniversary Sale

Diseño, the SoWa home furnishings boutique stocked with earthy, trendy treasures from South America, is celebrating their third anniversary with a great big sale. Yay, we love home accessory sales. All in stock merchandise is 20% to 50% off through April 10th. This includes furniture,  lighting, throws, pillows, and all sorts of rugs – woven leather, suede shag, cowhide, and shearling. Look at all the excellent stuff.