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Is there any happier a face than that of a sunflower?
(maybe that bee's!)


Our "Tell us why you love Hammertown in 25 words or less"
contest is over!

We received so many wonderful entries....
we were truly touched. 

THANK YOU!

Now comes the very difficult job of selecting
the top 5 winners.  It will take a little while to give careful
consideration to all of your thoughtful entries --
we'll have the results within the next few weeks.



Don't forget to let us know you're coming!


Hammertown'n 25th Anniversary Celebration

"Farm to Table" Grazing Party
Sunday, September 5th
4:00 - 7:00 pm

Click here to RSVP!




Check out Joan's new online picks for this week at our


From the online Marketplace

[some items shown are not available at all stores]

Industrial Screw Top Stool
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This has become a new Hammertown favorite.  Modern, functional and very hip!
Sabrina Accent Lamp in Light Blue

The flowered spiral detail adds the perfect touch to this sweet glazed ceramic lamp.
Reina Chair from
Cisco


Casually elegant with an extremely comfortable back. Get a good book and take a seat.



The Love Alex and Alexa Sale - so popular we're continuing it!

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Here are just some examples of these great sale prices.  (You can check out all the various sizes and pieces in the Alex and Alexa collections at www.mitchellgold.com)

93" Alexa and 89" Alex - Sugg. Retail $2290
SALE PRICE: $1475
83" Alexa and 79" Alex - Sugg. Retail $2010
SALE PRICE: $1295
Queen Sleeper Alexa & Alex - Sugg. Retail: $2700 SALE PRICE: $1745
Alex or Alexa Chair - Sugg. Retail: $1250
SALE PRICE: $795
Alex or Alexa Sectional Example:
A one-arm loveseat and one-arm chaise - Sugg. Retail $3630
SALE PRICE: $2350


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Joan's Pick this Week: Chemex - Is it a Coffeemaker or Art...or both!?


coupon icon"Simple function and visual elegance combine for the optimum extraction of full rich-bodied coffee."
So says the local (Pittsfield, MA) manufacturers of the Chemex Coffeemaker and they are absolutely right.  Invented by chemist, Peter Schlumbohm, in 1941, the Chemex Coffeemaker was chosen as one of the 100 best designed products of modern times. It is found in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, Smithsonian and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.  AND oh yes...it makes great coffee, too!

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My buying trip to New York made extra special by Mario Batali

coupon iconI went to New York for a week of business.  Looking to buy lots of new things for the upcoming months at Hammertown. While in New York, I was lucky enough to use my "Mario" friendship connection to get a reservation at Mario's wonderful restaurant, Babbo ("Anyway you can fit me in for dinner? Please, please, pretty please?")...

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In the Garden with Danielle - "Nope...that plant's not native!"

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Currently blooming in our wetlands is Purple Loosestrife.  It looks so beautiful spread across just about all of our wetlands. Guess what?  This hardy perennial is a dangerous invasive.  It can rapidly degrade our wetlands and diminish value for the wildlife habitat.

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This Week's Seasonal Recipe: Roasted Tilapia with Black Olives, Lemons & Capers

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From our guest recipe blogger, Doris Cassar.
I learned most of what I know about cooking from my mother and grandmother. Like most Mediterranean cooks, I was taught to be thrifty. This means we recognize the value of fresh, high quality ingredients and honor them with simple preparation. It also means we let nothing go to waste. The sauté of greens not only makes excellent use of the beet and turnip greens many of us toss into the compost ... (More...)



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Joan