searching for colors

photo: : www.henryroad.com

: : me, I am always searching for colors. came across .henry road.
orange pillows, yep, I'd like those, thank you very much.

"Henry Road's designer is Paula Smail. As a child growing up on Henry Road in South Africa, Paula remembers sitting in the apricot tree eating unripe fruit, the smell of chlorine in her hair, and sleeping in a red room. Since then Paula has lived in Paris, London and New York, and traveled extensively. Underpinned by her love of color, the Henry Road collection is inspired by her childhood in Africa, her global travels, and the sunshine and flora of Los Angeles, the city she now calls home." www.henryroad.com

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love at alma

photo: : www.almadecubarestaurant.com

: : not exactly design related...but I have to rave about my Saturday night's dinner at Alma de Cuba with my sweet .iz. one of the most fantastic restaurant experiences we've had!

it was a surprise...... I was flying down to Philly for the weekend and wanted to do something special for .iz. ....oh, it was special..... appleton rum mojitos. absolutely incredible cuban food. fantastic service. amazing atmosphere; modern, yet romantic and authentic ...I could keep going.

we stumbled home with our bellies filled and our heads dizzy from sweet rum and love...

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boxx

photo: : red.house

: : this will be my last post for now about the Boston .south end open studios. of course I will always keep my eyes open for local artists and art events around town and share them with you.

last one out is,boxx, a truly contemporary furniture company with interesting use of materials and colors. the orange glass dining table was love at first sight. and the red sofa table was of course also one of my favorites.

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prints and pillows

: : i found these two ladies on the third floor of one of the open studio buildings. two friends who now run their separate business,.emily. makes beautiful prints for cards and calendars [gallardoworks] and .megan. [MEGillustrations] does illustrations for books but is also bringing some of her characters into 3D on these fun handmade pillows. it was a pleasure to meet them both. i bought a few prints that are now waiting to be framed...I can't wait until they are up on the wall.

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hudson design

photos: : red.house

: : Hudson is a new addition the continuously expanding design culture in Boston’s .south end. I found it on my way to the .south end open studios. and decided to pop in to see what it was about. Owner and designer Jill Goldberg has created a retail space where you almost feel like you are in someone’s living room. a space filled with a wide collection of home décor products from all over the world.

If you’re thinking about stopping by for a visit, may I also recommend a cup of coffee or a light lunch at the newly re-opened .south end buttery. next door.

Find Hudson at 312 Shawmut Avenue.

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morgan&milo

photos: : www.morganandmilo.com and red.house

: : found this great, fun shoe brand for kids, morgan&milo while at the .south end open studios. above are some pictures of their studio space as well as a few pairs of shoes from their collection.

"Morgan & Milo was established in January 2003 as a brand that would take children's footwear in a refreshing new direction. Playful, fun and whimsical, Morgan & Milo captures the essential blend of fashion and function. It's the perfect choice for the practical, modern parent who doesn't want to compromise on style, quality and price." [www.morganandmilo.com]

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boston's mod green pod

photos: : red.house and modgreenpod.com

: : i can't even tell you how excited i was when i stepped in to .modgreenpod's. studio at the .south end open studios. on Saturday. i love their work and have seen their fabrics all over the place lately, the were recently featyred in domino as well as home&garden. it was happily surprised to find out that they are Boston locals.

run by sister-in-law team .nancy. and .lisa Mims., all their products are completely organic, fabrics are 100% organic cotton, wallpaper are vinyl-free and all their inks are waterbased. produced locally as well, everything within New England.

unfortunately, i didn't get the opportunity to meet .lisa. and .nancy. as they were away for the weekend. but i was able to snap a few pictures of their studio space. i hope i'll get the chance to meet them at some point. : : enjoy : :

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