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It's fall in Boston; and of all the places in the world, how lucky are we to be here? Crisp windy days, leaves rustling around our feet, the unmistakable scent of a warm fireplace winding around us as we walk through the streets of Beacon Hill...Easy to forget for a moment that things are pretty bleak in the world, and we'd be crazy not to acknowledge that. Still it is important to make time in our lives to celebrate with friends, enjoy time at home with our family, and take comfort in our surroundings.
At Koo de Kir we present a wide range of gift and accessory options for all budgets. Think of us when you need a quick gift meant to be a simple and inexpensive, yet thoughtful gesture (check out our cool herb kits for $10 plus lots of other gifts under $25), or a more extravagant gift like a handmade leather bag by Jack Rabbit LA (at $650 this qualifies as a splurge!). The point is, we search the world for gifts and accessories that reflect our mission to "Give with Style, Live with Style," but style doesn't always mean breaking the bank.
-KI
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Kristine Irving Sets Autumn Trends For The Globe
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On Thursday October 9, 2008 The Boston Globe ran a story featuring Koo de Kir's owner and Creative Director Kristine Irving and her take on trends in home design.
Those who know us well understand that Koo de Kir and "trendy" don't go hand in hand. Our goal over the years is to present design with staying power. That said, there is no way to ignore certain threads that run through the design world and this Globe article focuses on Kristine's ideas about what she has seen recently at market and in stores.
Read the article here
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Trend Watch #1: Woven Textures
Think Bottega Veneta. We are seeing a huge surge in woven products from handbags to home accessories -- among our favorites is this handmade woven leather pillow made just for us. Check out this new collection in store and online.
16"x16" woven leather pillow, chocolate brown, $250.
Available instore and online
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Trend Watch #2: LED Lighting Is Green!
Environmentally neutral/friendly housewares is trend we continually spot while buying for Koo. "People are opening stores based soley around recylcled products. It''s become a whole design catagory. The LED bulb in Pablo's Brazo Table Lamp, with its 50,000 hour lifespan will last approximately 25 years.
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Trend Watch #3: Recycled Never Looked This Good
Tord Boontje's Transglass Series has been a solid hit for almost two years and is a favorite at Koo. Using recycled beer and wine bottles Boontje laser cuts elegant profiles and transforms mundane throw-aways into sharp and collectible modern design pieces. We are seeing more and more products made from recycled materials. Last month we mentioned the compostible handbags which incidentally have almost sold out. |
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Trend Watch #4: Black Is the New White?
We love, love, love black as an accent color. Use a black accessory and instantly add a level of sophisitcation and mystery to your room. Be sure to use it in at least two spots in the same room to create visual balance.
Our pick: Set of 6 black vases $268 |
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Trend Watch #5: What's Old Is New Again
From a distance it's a Berger style chair, not all that different from many antique reproductions available in the market these days, but look a little closer...note certain details such as the raw oak frame, the simple, natural linen upholstery and the slightly modernized frame. Close up, this chair rocks. We love that with one piece your room can suddenly have a history and still feel thoroughly modern.
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Koo de Kir Is In the News!
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Domino Loves Boston (and Koo)
Our
favorite design magazine sent a team to Boston several months ago to
learn everything about shopping in our great city. The result is this
month's handy guide to Boston featuring the best of the best, and yes,
Koo de Kir (along with some of our other favorite shops) gets a great
mention.
Read the feature
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Town & Country Travel Mentions Koo de Kir
The current issue of Town & Country travel features a fantastic Boston guide featuring, you guessed it, Koo de Kir.
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Kristine Irving Featured In Girlfriend's Getaway Magazine
"Because no one knows a city like the people who call it home, we turned to three women with impeccable taste for advice on where they take friends who are visiting from out of town."
- From Fall/Winter 2008 issue of Girlfriend Getaways Magazine.
Read the article
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This Month's Improper Bostonian Interviews Kristine Irving On Her Personal Style & Then Some ...
Ever wonder what a style maven has in her closet? We'll now you can learn in this month's issue of The Improper Bostonian. Amanda Knorr asks Kristine the questions we all want to know the answers to, from favorite designers, to trends she can't stand.
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Studio News
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Transformation Underway
On Tuesday October 14, 2008 construction started on Pomodoro, a popular North End restaurant that Koo de Kir has been hired to help reinvent. Watch here for updates on the progress. Pomodoro will reopen as a wine bar in early November!
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Comfy Cozy and Chic
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Stay Warm With Style
We realize even long time Bostonians struggle with chilly temperatures because, lets face it, it's not easy perfecting a look for the season that is practical and chic! We've got lots to keep you warm and cozy as the temperatures drop and the days get shorter. Snuggle up with a hand knit wool throw (we've got an assortment of styles, pictured left), and rest assured you'll stay toasty and look stylish! Wrap yourself in one of our super soft pleated fleece blankets and we're sure you'll wish you could wear it to the office. Our soft cotton black and white striped scarf looks as great on guys as it does on ladies, and is sure to become a favorite. |
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In the Community
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Halloween On The Hill Will Make You Money!
Halloween on Beacon Hill is a spectacular evening and a quintessential Boston experience. Our store sits on that "flat" of the hill, and is a great meeting point for your trick-or-treating. Join us for spiced cider and treats from 5:30-7:30. Show up in a costume anytime during the day and receive a $25 gift certificate valid for any single purchase of $150 or more from November 1-November 30, 2008.
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Are You For Koo?
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We're Hiring
Have you got great style and an eye for design? Know someone who'd be a great fit? We are currently searching for a few exceptional people to join our team at Koo de Kir. Below are the open positions. We'd love to hear from you! Please send a resume with cover letter to Susan Mendrala, Store Manager: smendrala@koodekir.com
Executive Assistant
Sales Associate
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Contact Information
Store: 65 Chestnut Street | Boston MA 02108 | 617.723.8111
hours: M-F 10am-7pm, Saturdays 10am-6pm, Sundays 12pm-6pm
Studio: 45 River Street | Boston MA 02108 | 617.723.8111
by appointment only
www.koodekir.com
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