Boston Design Blog

2nd Annual Topsfield Antiques Market: May 23-24, 2009

This Memorial Day Weekend, May 23rd - 24th at the Topsfield Fairgrounds off of Route 1 (exit 50 from I-95), the 2nd Annual Topsfield Antiques Market will be held from 9-5 on Saturday and 10-4 on Sunday.

150 dealers will be gathered indoors and under tents, selling and displaying their unique antique treasures. The Topsfield Antiques Market has been described as "a fun show in a country setting with a city flair."

For more information please visit the New England Antique Shows website or call (781) 862-4039.

Admission is $7 for adults, under 12 free.

"Creating Your Own Oasis" with Landscape Architect Greg Bilowz

How do you create your own peaceful oasis? Where do you begin? Join landscape architect Greg Bilowz for an informal and interactive class where he will review a variety of techniques that can aid in improving the landscape around your home by following a step-by-step process to develop and execute proven design concepts for your property, set basic objectives, a budget, and outline the scope of work using creative thinking to achieve exceptional results. Attendees are encouraged to bring photos of their property for case study examples.

This lecture will be held at Tower Hill Botanical Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston, MA

Creating Your Own Oasis
ADED 09065: Tuesday, June 23, 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
ADED 09066: Saturday, June 27, 1 P.M. – 3 P.M.
Members $15, Non-members $17.50 per session
Instructor: Greg Bilowz, of Bilowz Associates, Inc. in Sterling, MA

An Open House Architectural Event with Fallon Custom Homes & Renovations, Inc.

Fallon Custom Homes & Renovations Invites Industry Professionals to
An Open House - Architectural Event
Thursday, May 15, 2009 from 12-4 PM

Fallon Custom Homes
171 Reservoir Street
Needham, MA

Earn AIA CEU credits, see what's new and enjoy some excellent food!

AIA Presentations Provided by Accurate Elevator and Lift Co., New World Stoneworks, and Audio Video Design.

Please RSVP by May 1st. Contact Ted Carbonaro, tcarbonaro@falloncustomhomes.com, (781) 974-7180.

Please continue reading for detailed information on the presentations.

Third Annual Seascape Show at Renjeau Galleries May 9 - May 30

Renjeau Gallery's third annual Seascape Exhibition will be held from May 9 through May 30th in the Exhibition Studio adjacent to their Natick Gallery. The show will feature approximately 30 of the newest works of ten different artists, including four new artists that have never before been featured at Renjeau Gallery.

There will be a wonderful variety of styles and techniques on display, ensuring that there will be something to suit everyone's tastes.

An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 9th from 3 to 6 PM. Several of the artists will be in attendance, so it will be a good opportunity to meet them and enjoy some beautiful new art.

For more information about the Seascape Show please visit the Renjeau Gallery website or call the gallery at (508) 655-5121.

Renjeau Galleries
79 Worcester Road (Route 9)
Natick, MA 01760
www.renjeau.com

Hingham Luxury Kitchen Tour - Sponsored by Roomscapes Luxury Design Center

On Saturday, May 9th, Roomscapes Luxury Design Center - Home of Kitchen Concepts - is sponsoring a Hingham Luxury Kitchen Tour to benefit the South Shore Art Center.

Where: Roomscapes Luxury Design Center - 40 Reservoir Park Drive, Rockland, MA & various homes in Hingham.

Ticket Price:  $25.00 per person – Tickets can be purchased at www.ssac.org
All Proceeds go to the South Shore Art Center in Cohasset, MA.

Schedule: 
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM : Tour Registration at Roomscapes Luxury Design Center
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM : Reception at Roomscapes Luxury Design Center
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM : Kitchen Tour of luxury homes in Hingham, MA

Spectacular kitchens in a number of distinctive Hingham residences will be on exhibit during the Roomscapes Luxury Design Center’s (RLDC) Hingham Luxury Kitchen Tour, Saturday, May 9, 2009. All proceeds from the tour will support South Shore Art Center’s exhibitions and education programs.

The tour begins at 9:30 a.m. when ticketholders will register and tour the spectacular new RLDC showroom in Rockland. Artwork, provided by South Shore Art Center Gallery Artists has been incorporated into the design center and will be on display. Cameron Snyder, CKD, will present a slideshow with photos of the “2009 National Design Kitchen Contest Winners & Design Trends,” at 10:15. The kitchen tour will be take place from 11 AM to 1 PM.

South Shore Art Center is a non-profit visual arts center, located in Cohasset, with gallery exhibitions and art education programs for adults and children. In 2007, SSAC was recognized with the Massachusetts Alliance for Art Education Champions Award for Outstanding Cultural Institution.

For more information about Roomscapes and directions, please visit their website at www.RoomscapesInc.com.

A Message from Barbara Jacobs

"The recent Boston RDC show was fun, but the lighting for PowerPoint visuals was terrible! So it goes, in the world of convention-hall presentations. But now that the dust has settled after the show, I'm working on making my program available to you as a slide show that you can view in your own home under more user-friendly conditions even if you do not have PowerPoint on your computer.

If you're interested to find out a bit about using color to "solve and resolve" your interior and exterior design dilemmas, please email me at bjacobs@integralcolor.com and I will put you on the list of people who want to access the link when I have it ready.

To those of you who were at the show and attended my program, I thank you for making the day a very enjoyable one!

I look forward to keeping you updated with news from Color and Design. Registering to receive the newsletter will allow you to download an article with tips for working with design professionals. Go to the bottom of any page on this site:
www.integralcolor.com

Best,
Barbara Jacobs"

Closet Factory - Boston Opens New 3,000 Square-Foot Design Center in Wilmington, MA

Visit the Closet Factory Design Center in Wilmington, MA
Between now and June 15, 2009 and register to win one of three prizes!
**  1st Prize: $1,500 credit  **  2nd Prize: $1,000 credit  **  3rd Prize: $500 credit  **
Drawings will be held on June 16, 2009. Credit can be applied towards the purchase of any new storage solution with a minimum purchase of twice the value of the credit. Credit will be supplied for goods and service provided by Closet Factory Boston.

Beautiful makeovers, including your closets!

Closet Factory has operated in the Boston area for more than 10 years and they are excited to be opening their new 3,000 square foot Design Center at 355 Middlesex Ave, Suite 5B, Wilmington, MA. "We chose this site with you in mind," says David Townsend, President of Closet Factory – Boston. "We want you to be able to see the quality materials and craftsmanship that will go into the products that will be installed in your home or office. We believe that if you compare our systems to those of our competitors you will definitely choose our product, and we invite you in to make the comparison!"

Only Closet Factory promises the perfect fit, the perfect style, and the perfect price. No matter what kind of storage solution you choose, it will be tailored to your needs and precision-crafted with the finest materials. You will see many displays of closets, home and business offices, kitchens, children’s closets and play areas, entertainment centers, wall beds, laundry rooms and garages at the new Closet Factory – Boston Design Center. Stop by to see their displays and get ideas for your home improvement projects.