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FeedI spent the weekend in Boston. It has always been a favorite city of mine--historic and colonial, urban and chic. Old and new aren't mutually exclusive here. The shops and restaurants inhabit walk-up brownstones and alleyways. They are tiny and warm, and emphasize fineness. 
Plum Produce, for example, is a bright little shop in the South End. It's nestled so closely to someone's graceful home that I thought we were getting a view of the kitchen. Beautiful fruits, vegetables, herbs, and condiments are gently set out on white platters, countertops, and small shelves. Turnips were art, and cauliflower was candy. I loved it.
We also shopped Lekker, a home furnishings store that features modern, architectural European designers. This is stuff that I don't normally gravitate toward for my own home, but do find inspiration in. I often click through the website for ideas, even if I interpret them with a more classic bend to suit my 1930s cape cod. These antler hooks were so great. They would work beautifully against a boldly-colored wall, or in place of framed art. No need to hang your coat.
Dining in Boston is an equally stylish, yet homey, affair. For dinner we settled into a clubby booth at 75 Chestnut. It's quintessential Boston, in Beacon Hill, and it's the bistro everyone wants in her neighborhood: wooden bar, martini list, and chicken pot pie. Perfection.
On my next visit, I'll bring a warmer coat and add a late lunch at The Butcher Shop to the list.
Posted on Monday, November 12, 2007 in Permalink
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I've never been to Boston, but would love to check it out someday. I'll have to check back in with you when/if that time comes to gather these, plus any other, Boston tips you may have! Welcome home, BTW. :)
I've never been, either, but I can't stop looking at the Lekker website. I think I've already found at least 5 Christmas presents.
I'm putting Lekker on my wish list - we need one, or something like it, in the Twin Cities!
Hi, Elizabeth,
I tried to contact you by the email options. . . so this is attempt #2.
In November, you alerted us to the Method brand at Target- complete with bonus ecofriendly bag. When I tried to find the bag and the bargains at the Hopkins Target, I completely struck out. The staff had no clus what I was talking about (next time I carry the magazine with me) and one of the managers finally tracked down the info that the "special" would be available after the holidays - like "come back in two months".
What's up here?
I thought that the bag that I would fill with Method products would be a great gift for friends. Should I think about it for NEXT Christmas?
Thanks!
Carol Purcell
Hi Carol! I love the bag, and I'm just sorry it hasn't been easier for you to get your hands on one, too! They aren't actually carried at Target or at any store. You simply visit www.givegreener.com, download the form and send it in with your receipt to Method. The offer is good through Dec. 31, so you should still be able to give them as gifts!
I'm confused why Target doesn't have any signage or info about the promotion - sorry for the run-around!