Studio 534 - gorgeous Boston Design Center showroom

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.s5boston.com/Studio534760.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="73" src="http://www.s5boston.com/Studio534760.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvcwfu0AGSKAlxvouVSi1e6pC21jL4hJGCdLHzgsABqf-vmpJ264X50S3tbVW1ylgCwqT8H-l9Am4aG43UqPPke8DgjMOzkazTnv7KTgRlZ53U4sKKgcie12wUTZHuMWfi3sop-POtPN6w/s1600/Map760.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvcwfu0AGSKAlxvouVSi1e6pC21jL4hJGCdLHzgsABqf-vmpJ264X50S3tbVW1ylgCwqT8H-l9Am4aG43UqPPke8DgjMOzkazTnv7KTgRlZ53U4sKKgcie12wUTZHuMWfi3sop-POtPN6w/s400/Map760.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(photo by <a href="http://www.michaeljleephotography.com/">Michael J. Lee</a>)</span></div><br />I've been wanting to do a post about <a href="http://www.s5boston.com/">Studio 534</a> at the Boston Design Center for a long while. Owner Josh Steinwand has gathered together a gorgeous collection of classic and fresh products that are unique in the Boston market. Josh is also totally the nicest guy ever. He didn't know me from a hole in the wall when he kindly loaned me two beautiful Japanese leaf panels for a photo shoot. He wrapped them up and sent them off with me. And then thanked me for returning them. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZMy31B9A_b8WM-MNYXs5p9fjEwk3YHg8C1VTJzUig0fwxG1VqIllixOL_MHw1_DGAMb81nwVN4c_Q51GuIeDV8GJ04M6T9bsp67vi7GFqHs7RtiEr8W2QkYcTXXbMh1roDVioEprTm_sK/s1600/DSCN1287.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZMy31B9A_b8WM-MNYXs5p9fjEwk3YHg8C1VTJzUig0fwxG1VqIllixOL_MHw1_DGAMb81nwVN4c_Q51GuIeDV8GJ04M6T9bsp67vi7GFqHs7RtiEr8W2QkYcTXXbMh1roDVioEprTm_sK/s320/DSCN1287.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.chameleon-interiors.com/Chameleon_Interiors/Portfolio-Boston-Townhouse_Living_Room_2-Chameleon_Interiors-Interior_Design-Massachusetts_files/LindaMerrillLRPrints.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://www.chameleon-interiors.com/Chameleon_Interiors/Portfolio-Boston-Townhouse_Living_Room_2-Chameleon_Interiors-Interior_Design-Massachusetts_files/LindaMerrillLRPrints.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(photo by <a href="http://www.michaeljleephotography.com/">Michael J. Lee</a>)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>As I said, I've been wanting to share Josh's beautiful showroom for a long while, but everytime I stopped by to take pics of the showroom, he was moving things around, re-stocking and bringing on new lines. I think this really speaks to his desire to keep things fresh and appealing. And it works. So, finally, a couple of weeks ago, I was able to snap some shots of some of my favorite things in his showroom.<br /><br />Josh and his staff create some beautiful and ever changing room vignettes throughout their large showroom. Great textiles, lighting and accessories round out the wonderful furniture pieces. (click on the images for a larger view)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4613485796_3c676f0d80_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4613485796_3c676f0d80_b.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4612870945_fbe2ea2079_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4612870945_fbe2ea2079_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/4612871843_c206ff02ce_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/4612871843_c206ff02ce_b.jpg" width="555" /></a></div><br />How gorgeous is this Leiden Chandelier by <a href="http://www.davidiatesta.com/">David Iatesta</a>? Love the combination of wood and crystals. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4613488300_7e068f02f6_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4613488300_7e068f02f6_b.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Another beautiful room set - this by <a href="http://www.michaelsmithinc.com/jasper-furniture-and-fabrics/">Michael Smith's Jasper collection </a>featuring the Bamboo bed.  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3384/4612874989_1ab9945ab4_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3384/4612874989_1ab9945ab4_b.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />The Hunt Chair and the Archer Cabinet.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4612875883_07a87ac5af_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4612875883_07a87ac5af_b.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />And a view of the beautiful pediment on the Archer Cabinet.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4612877819_1c7a6e797c_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4612877819_1c7a6e797c_b.jpg" width="354" /></a></div><br /> Love the beautiful details on these pillows and upholstered pieces by <a href="http://www.ohenryhouseltd.com/index.cfm">O.Henry House</a>. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4612879903_1e424d6543_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4612879903_1e424d6543_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4612880673_774a706a19_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4612880673_774a706a19_b.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br />I was totally drooling over this <a href="http://www.chelseaeditions.com/fabrics/index.html">Chelsea Editions</a> fabric called Hollyhocks & Foxgloves.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4613498902_55fe755222_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4613498902_55fe755222_b.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4613500144_0ee38ac5cb_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4613500144_0ee38ac5cb_b.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />And they carry a beautiful collection of fabrics from <a href="http://www.bennisonfabrics.com/">Bennison</a>, Michael Smith, <a href="http://www.kathrynireland.com/">Kathryn Ireland</a> and <a href="http://www.raoultextiles.com/">Raoul Textiles</a>, among others. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4613490046_d89ca11030_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4613490046_d89ca11030_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4613510648_baec0bd266_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4613510648_baec0bd266_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /> Some of Studio 534's accessories:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3377/4613494338_dfd6d3d3e4_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3377/4613494338_dfd6d3d3e4_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4612879197_2bf6338027_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4612879197_2bf6338027_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Studio 534 boasts a beautiful collection of <a href="http://www.davidiatesta.com/">David Iatesta</a> lighting:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4613501574_7b3841a8c0_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4613501574_7b3841a8c0_b.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4613502360_e425b36e1a_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4613502360_e425b36e1a_b.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3328/4613503806_3287ae13e2_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3328/4613503806_3287ae13e2_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/4612890315_2fa82184a2_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/4612890315_2fa82184a2_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4612891053_b0d871fca9_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="342" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4612891053_b0d871fca9_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4612891739_b0459059fa_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4612891739_b0459059fa_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br />And a final room set to enjoy. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/4612893319_96b3615ec6_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/4612893319_96b3615ec6_b.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br /><br />And here is Studio 534 owner Josh Steinwand with designer Kathryn Ireland who visited Boston last fall as she debuted her latest collection, available at Studio 534. Josh hosted a lovely party and book signing. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://kireland18th.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_0313.jpg?w=500&h=666" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://kireland18th.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/img_0313.jpg?w=500&h=666" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">image courtesy of <a href="http://kireland18th.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/boston-with-a-bang/">Kathryn Ireland</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/40/61AD69B5456EE9E48D48218DA34439B1.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a> <br /><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a>

Studio 534 - gorgeous Boston Design Center showroom

(photo by Michael J. Lee ) I've been wanting to do a post about Studio 534 at the Boston Design Center for a long while. Owner Josh Ste...

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Candice Olson for Kravet

<a href="http://www.kfi.net/mkting/kravet/candice1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.kfi.net/mkting/kravet/candice1.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 421px; height: 420px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.kfi.net/mkting/kravet/candice2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.kfi.net/mkting/kravet/candice2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 500px;" /></a>Click <a href="http://www.kravet.com/search/fabresults.asp?Code=FAB&roy=CAO-Candice+Olson&Price=All&Page=1">here</a> to see the entire collection.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/40/61AD69B5456EE9E48D48218DA34439B1.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a><br /><br /><p><a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img alt="" src="http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon16x16.png" style="border: 0pt none ; vertical-align: middle;" /></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/EQjz" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe to ::Surroundings::</a></p>

Candice Olson for Kravet

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Spoonflower - Custom printed fabric

<a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/images/home_collage-small.jpg?1226884104" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.spoonflower.com/images/home_collage-small.jpg?1226884104" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 411px; height: 316px;" /></a>Have you heard of <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/welcome">Spoonflower</a>? It's this great service where you can design your own fabric and they will print short runs at an incredibly low price! They are currently printing on 100% cotton fabric by Moda which is great for quilters and crafters. I am hoping that at some point, they will release a home decor/upholstery weight fabric, but the quilting weight is certainly great for many uses!<br /><br />They have also started a "fabric of the week" contest. Vote for your favorite and you will be able to purchase for a limited time. Click <a href="http://blog.spoonflower.com/2008/11/fabric-of-the-w.html">here</a> for contest information.<br /><br />I hope soon to take advantage of <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/welcome">Spoonflower</a>'s services. I just have to come up with the design...<br /><br />Here are a few of the fabrics they have printed for customers:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/explore/7029" title="BostonToileRed by litabug on Spoonflower"><img alt="BostonToileRed" src="http://www.spoonflower.com/design_thumbnails/0000/7029/BostonToileRed_preview.png"/></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/explore/6932" title="grass by itseka on Spoonflower"><img alt="grass" src="http://www.spoonflower.com/design_thumbnails/0000/6932/grass_spoonflower_preview.png"/></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/explore/6520" title="flower3 by az on Spoonflower"><img alt="flower3" src="http://www.spoonflower.com/design_thumbnails/0000/6520/flower3_preview.png"/></a>

Spoonflower - Custom printed fabric

Have you heard of Spoonflower ? It's this great service where you can design your own fabric and they will print short runs at an incred...

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Larry Laslo at Kips Bay

<div style="text-align: center;" class="credit"><a href="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/04/24/garden/24kips02-500.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/04/24/garden/24kips02-500.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 381px; height: 500px;" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Larry Laslo's dining room at Kips Bay 2008 - Photo by Raeanne Giovanni-Inoue for The New York Times</span></div> <p class="caption"><a href="http://www.robertallendesign.com/fabrics/LarryLasloMovie.aspx" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264629614381996850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNt_zDNO-KaZuLoc98HiTUmYM75JUa2aL11LVqnRoMkzu1J045IRQdQAfVxXAXdIDaKneIgPej6vW7geffSgvGKn0S1D_46GS4KbFa71O3L4Vs7OrVVs9UVBwYl1pWUO4aO4kHDOq4L75M/s400/laslo2.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 199px;" /></a></p>This post is a little slow in coming, but I just noticed that there is an excellent video on the Robert Allen site of Larry Laslo doing a walk-thru of his space at the 2008 Kips Bay Show House last April.<br /><br />Click <a href="http://www.robertallendesign.com/fabrics/LarryLasloMovie.aspx">here</a> to see the video.<br /><br />And click here to visit Larry's <a href="http://www.larrylaslodesigns.com/">website</a> and here for his<a href="http://www.robertallendesign.com/searches/search_book_results_detail.aspx?type=Fabric&book=685254"> fabric & trim</a> collection at Robert Allen.

Larry Laslo at Kips Bay

Larry Laslo's dining room at Kips Bay 2008 - Photo by Raeanne Giovanni-Inoue for The New York Times This post is a little slow in comi...

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Kelly Wearster's Groundworks fabrics and trims

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinAqjjfrNaQ9vxrV5fgdvUnajS3K3SlPK9Y8pt-WQpnelK4oDjvWLU-XxKjkvDcHQCe_UwT1jCymk9SWXYNf1_ZUKmqXcm7AHZDEWAIjSUo0aIbbLvhkiYNAoFB5n_NB2aLpRnIgTG6WPd/s1600-h/Groundworks+Introduces+Kelly+Wearstler_1225513597852.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263541031051447858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinAqjjfrNaQ9vxrV5fgdvUnajS3K3SlPK9Y8pt-WQpnelK4oDjvWLU-XxKjkvDcHQCe_UwT1jCymk9SWXYNf1_ZUKmqXcm7AHZDEWAIjSUo0aIbbLvhkiYNAoFB5n_NB2aLpRnIgTG6WPd/s400/Groundworks+Introduces+Kelly+Wearstler_1225513597852.png" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 220px;" /></a><a href="http://leejofa.com/">Lee Jofa</a> has launched a new line of fabrics and trims with <a href="http://www.kwid.com">Kelly Wearstler</a> called Groundworks. These colors are so fresh looking - especially as we're heading into Winter here in New England. Click <a href="http://www.leejofa.com/search/fabresults.asp?Code=LJF&Use=DRP-Drapery&Use=MUL-Multipurpose&Use=OUT-Outdoor&Use=UPH-Upholstery&Use=WAL-Wall+Covering&roy=KWI-Kelly+Wearstler&Price=All&Page=1&x=16&y=32">here</a> to view the fabrics and <a href="http://www.leejofa.com/search/fabresults.asp?Code=LJF&Use=TRM-Trim&roy=KWI-Kelly+Wearstler&Price=All&Page=1&x=17&y=29">here</a> for the trims.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">These fabrics are available only to the trade. If you need help purchasing these or any to the trade items, <a href="http://www.insidecor.blogspot.com">click here</a> for my trade access buying service.</span>

Kelly Wearster's Groundworks fabrics and trims

Lee Jofa has launched a new line of fabrics and trims with Kelly Wearstler called Groundworks. These colors are so fresh looking - especi...

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