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A Corridor of Color, Organization & Clutter Control
Boston Hot Posts

The Weekend Guide: Sales & Events
Boston 11.26.09

11-26-boston-events.jpgTHIS WEEK
• FilzFelt Sale
• RISD Expose
• Design Research Exhibition
• Rhody Craft 100
• Todd Farm Antiques & Flea Market LAST DAY 11/29
• Crafts Showcase at Brookline Arts Center
• Nexus Green Exhibitor Showcase
• Smith & Hawken Liquidation Sale

COMING UP
• MGBW Book Launch Tour
• Handmade Holidaze
• Harvard Ceramics Sale
• Sowa Holiday Market

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Setting The Table: 10 of the Best Candelabras

There's nothing like a large candelabra to add a sense of drama and intimacy to a dining table. From the popular Loop Candelabra to the more expensive but just as dramatic rod iron Spin Candelabra by Tom Dixon — check out some of the best below.

Identify This Wood & Leather Vintage Chair?
Good Questions

Q: I found a pair of great looking chairs at a local store last week. They have no markings, but I'm sure they are something special. While trying to research them I came across this photo from an Apartment Therapy Scavenger post — this is the exact chair! Could you ask your amazing readers to help identify this chair?

Sent by Shannon

Cheap Home Office: The Pop Up Cardboard Desk & Chair

The Pop Up Office by Liddy Scheffknecht and Armin B. Wagner — enjoy!

Boston Map Artwork by Studio KMO

Following the recent popularity and internet storm of Studio KMO's New York City Map Cut Outs, the North Carolina-based artist has added two options of Boston artwork to her Etsy shop.

A Boston Photographer's Live & Work Space
Dwell

Originally featured nearly 6 years ago in the January/February 2004 issue of Dwell, the ideas in Boston- based photographer Kent Dayton's home and workspace are still fresh — especially the orange-red concrete floor!

High & Low Modern Ceramics
Piet Hein Eek & Crate & Barrel

On a stroll through Crate & Barrel over the weekend we spied these Seam Vases that scream "Piet Hein Eek"…

Modern China, Serene Spaces & a New Hampshire Tour
Boston Hot Posts

Identify this Modern Floral Wallpaper?
Good Questions

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Q: I am hoping that you or your readers might be able to help me locate the name or designer of this lovely wallpaper? Thanks so much.

Sent by Korin

Clothes Hangers Lamps & Chandeliers by Luís Teixeira

Portuguese designer Luís Teixeira creates furniture and lighting by reusing and recycling mass produced materials — here are his lamps made with disposable plastic hangers.

Help Identify These Retro Egg-like Chairs?
Good Questions

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Q: I recently won these chairs off of an eBay auction and I was wondering if the Apartment Therapy readers could identify them for me. The seller describes the label as a flame, and a "B." I know they are not Herman Miller (obviously), but any help in identifying them would be very much appreciated! I love their cute egg shape! The chairs pictured are not the exact colorway, but they are the same manufacturer and chair. Thanks in advance!

Sent by Dave

The Weekend Guide: Sales & Events
Boston 11.19.09

11-19-boston-events.jpgTHIS WEEK
• RISD Expose
• Design Research Exhibition
• InsideOut: The Museum School Art Sale
• Rhody Craft 100
• Smith & Hawken Liquidation Sale
• Todd Farm Antiques & Flea Market LAST DAY 11/29

COMING UP
• Nexus Green Exhibitor Showcase
• Harvard Ceramics Sale
• Crafts Showcase at Brookline Arts Center
• MGBW Book Launch Tour
• Sowa Holiday Market

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Modular Shelving: The Pros & Cons of Elfa, Rakks & ISS?
Good Questions

11-18-modular-rakks.jpg Q: What does the Apartment Therapy community think about modular pole-mounted shelving systems? In particular, I'm curious about the relative strengths and weaknesses of Elfa vs. Rakks vs. ISS? Elfa is the least expensive, and has the most consumer-friendly purchase process. The others seem a little more intimidating to buy and quite a bit more expensive, but also look a lot better and I'm guessing are more durable. Do you or your readers have experience with these products?

Sent by Aaron

Faux Fireplaces
Roundup

Whether you have an existing non-functioning fireplace that needs some help or are looking to add a focal point and cozy atmosphere to your living space — check out these ideas for faux fireplaces.