Showing posts with label Boston. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Boston. Show all posts

Dec 5, 2011

Weekend Inspiration - Boston, Part 2 - South End

What a great response to the first part of my Boston trip recap on last week's post.
This Weekend Inspiration is on the other end of the city - South End -
which was a huge surprise to me.



I had never been to this area before and was amazed at how much of a 'Design Mecca' it is..


The amount of fabulous design stores,
stores with a special 'vibe' just like this wine store (how great is that logo!)
and designer showrooms with alternative furniture and accessories.


























This window display had a great vintage feel and all ready for the holidays - making great use of old drums, picture frames and an old copy of the magazine "Holiday" to help recreate the right mood...


And as I just let myself get lost in the side streets of this neighborhood, I stumbled upon this store:



HUDSON _ the new showroom/furniture store of interior designer Jill Goldberg, which recently relocated to this very chic 1,500 square foot shop..


Every piece is special; very carefully and thoughtfully displayed,
not to mention that the interior architecture of this showroom is just "to die for".







How amazing is this light fixture?!
Seriously wish that I had a place for it...I would have snapped it up in a second...



*last 2 images via Hudson Boston




Every detail, right up to the tags with little tassels...






I ended my day on a high note, as only a few doors down the road is a heavenly cafe called the SOUTH END BUTTERY, where the pecan pie is divine!
I was nearly knocked over as I entered by the rich smell and everyone was so friendly. Definitely recommend it.


So, as you can see, the one day road trip to Boston left me feeling very inspired indeed. Hope you enjoyed these pictures as much as I enjoyed taking them.


Next trip, I am definitely going to spend a little more time criss crossing these streets to see what else I can find.




More big news to come this week - so stay tuned!




Contacts: 12 Union Park Street, Boston, MA, 617-292-0900, hudson-boston.com.

Nov 28, 2011

Weekend Inspiration: Boston bound - Part 1

What a beautiful city Boston is.
Having only visited once before...this last visit was especially energizing.

The colors of Fall; the cold crisp air, was perfect for a one day trip. The beauty of train travel is being able to spend a few hours on the train, working and reading, and then have a chance to spend a full day enjoying another city. It's such a nice way to travel, and living in New York luckily provides for a great starting point and one I am starting to take adavantage of.

Boston Common
Images: Dec-a-Porter


This Weekend Inspiration will just have to be divided into 2 parts, tackling my finds in 2 distinct "design" areas.

This week is Beacon Hill.

Well known for it's fabulous brick houses, and little antique shops...
How cute is this dog?..I promise he was just sitting in front of this door.
Looks like a postcard.


Beacon Hill, Flower pots decorated for the holidays..with sqaush & cork..Beautiful red door

as I enjoyed walking along Main St, I stumbled upon a really nice design atelier belonging to the very talented and lovely Interior Designer, Cynthia Driscoll.



Images via Cynthia Driscoll design


She stopped to speak with me a bit and showed me her great finds from her travels to Europe and beyond. Really great energy in this office and showroom, I am so grateful she took the time to speak with me and let me take a few shots to share with you.

A few special ladies stood out from all the rest..and to be honest I haven't been able to stop thinking about them.

In the center of her showroom space, Cynthia had displayed on a stunning slate table, a group of lovely plaster busts made by an artist with a great sense of humor.

I'll let the images speak for themselves...











She is my favorite of all...

For those of you lucky enough to be near Boston, head on over to Cynthia's..she's a great woman and I'm sure she will offer you a glass of wine while she wraps one of these up for you!







For pricing, and any additional information please contact:
70 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114    Tel. 617.367.6770  Fax. 617.367.6771
Email. info@cynthiadriscollinteriors.com
Site:  www.cynthiadriscollinteriors.com
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