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Correll Correll Pop-In: May 19-21

Daphne and Vera Correll are twin sisters who share a love for textiles, shapes, and colors. Their fashion collective Correll Correll focuses on experimenting and inventing new processes to make sustainably produced textiles and garments. Their designs are the result of their lifelong shared play with circles, squares, and triangles and the reinterpreting of traditional forms of craft. At the core of their enterprise, is the drive to redefine the relationship between maker, designer, and wearer. 

Founded in 2005, they have textile studios based in New York and Berlin. Their entire collection is exclusively made in their own workshop or in collaboration with other New York City based manufacturers. They are using organic and recycled materials  with an experimental approach to traditional forms of production. 

We asked how their separate, foundational practices inform the designs for Correll Correll.

Daphne: "I studied photography and design during my studies focused on the representation of architecture. My approach has always been interdisciplinary. Combining structures, surfaces, colors, and shapes--balancing functionality and form and placing it in a contemporary context is where I like to put all my focus on."

Vera: "My educational background is in Art and interdisciplinary design, I received My BFA at the Art institute of Chicago with a focus on fiber and material studies and photography. Prior to that, I studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in the Netherlands, in their very conceptual fashion and textiles department. I find that this influences how I approach sustainable strategies in fashion systems and materials innovation for Correll Correll."

For three days--May 19-21, or while goods remain, we are excited to host an edited collection of tees and kids-wear by these two talented women. For a while now, we've admired their work and couldn't be more thrilled that they've agreed to indulge us. You can learn more about Correll Correll here.

10% of all in-shop sales over this three day period will be donated to the Center for Reproductive Rights  We hope you'll come though. X,J

Pod Hosts Knosen Antiques Feb. 18,19 & 20

When: Feb.18, 19, & 20, Where: Pod, What time: 12-5p each day

While the shop has been closed for a bit, we've enjoyed scheming up a plan to host our colleague Amanda Knorr of Knosen Antiques.

Knosen is an online antique shop based in the Boston area with a focus on antique European pine sleigh beds and English furniture. The shop is a celebration of antique pine furniture and functional pieces with a beautiful history and long lives ahead of them. Each piece is an heirloom, carefully selected in England before making its voyage to New England. Amanda will be filling the shop with favorite finds and one-of-a-kind pieces. We can't tell you exactly what will be in shop, but the images here can provide the 'gist'.

It's a shop takeover and we couldn't be more excited to have you come through and learn about Knosen Antiques. And let's admit,  it's much for satisfying to see these pieces in person. As there will be larger items of furniture, local and not-so-local deliveries can be arranged.  We hope to see you!

NB: Given the UK theme, we'll be offering the full flavor range of London Borough of Jam plus fresh loaves of the tastiest brown bread from Hi-Rise Bread Company. Heirloom antiques for life. Jam and bread for your weekend.

It's a Shopping + Fundraising Kind of Weekend

Shopping. Fundraising. Join us December 11th & 12th! 

Our annual holiday event is especially important because we'll be donating a portion of our weekend sales to Rosie's Place, a local organization whose mission is close to our hearts.

Rosie's Place was founded in 1974 as the first women's shelter in the United States. Located in Boston, their mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment that helps poor and homeless women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity, and find security in their lives.
Today, Rosie's Place is a multi-service community center that offers women emergency shelter and meals, and so much more: a food pantry, ESOL classes, legal assistance, wellness care, one-on-one support, housing and job search services, and community outreach. Here women will find support, opportunity and the tools they need to make a new start.
Rosie's Place relies SOLELY on the generous support of individuals, foundations, and corporations and DOES NOT accept any city, state, or federal funding. 

So what's going on besides making a dent in your gift lists?
Erin Heath, the creative force behind Forêt, joins us again to create her magical wreaths of fresh and foraged materials. Wreaths can be picked up at Pod December 11-12th. Erin will be on-hand at Pod Saturday, Dec.11th making a few extras. We recommend that you pre order . Orders close Wednesday, Dec.8th at 1pm. 

We'll have some freshly baked holiday cookies for sale from our talented friends at
Breadboard Bakery. Speaking of bakeries, we're so excited to welcome       
Polka Dog to the party. They'll be at Pod on Saturday, Dec.11th from 11a-3p with the best, all-natural treats for your canine & feline friends. They're made right here in Boston! 

Do not forget the RAFFLE!! You know our raffles are pretty great and this year won't disappoint. Anyone who makes a purchase at Pod this weekend can throw their name into the 'hat' to win. Presently, we have very generous donations from: Cutty's, Bon, Lite & Cycle, Sofra Bakery, Covet & Lou, Hi-Rise Bread Co., SAULT New England,  Bagelsaurus, Curio Spice Co., Wine & Cheese CaskField & Vine, and Whimsey by Lindsey. This list could grow.

It's a fun time. We help you out, you help us out, we all help Rosie's out. There's a lotta love around this weekend and we hope you will find a moment to participate. XO

Oh, Spring

Hello Sunshine! Never has spring felt more welcome. These past few sunny days and extra hours of daylight have us feeling revived and ready for a new season. We’ve had a chance to refresh both our brick and mortar store and our website with a host of new items to share with you. 
We’re especially excited about our new Pigeon ceramics, from Marumitsu pottery in Aichi, Japan. Useful for serving hot or cold foods, these dishes are cast in a heat-resistant clay which allows them to double as bakeware. We’ve got a trio of sizes for your baking needs, perfect for pudding, cakes, gratin or even macaroni and cheese. We’ve asked our colleague, the talented food photographer and stylist, Shilpa Iyer, to demonstrate how use these in the kitchen, and she’s rewarded us with this tahini chocolate lava cake recipe, that looks out of this world. You can find that here.
If your’e looking for more ways to bring spring into your home, we’ve got bunnies, ceramic bunny dishes that is, great for holding small amounts of salt, spices or condiments on your counter or table. They also make a nice receptacle for rings or any other little item you can come up with.  And they’re just darn cute! 
While we sold out of our first round of sunny tiny yellow bowls a few weeks back, we have more on the way in late April. These are guaranteed to bring some spark to your home.
Our New Spring Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 11am - 5 pm
We can now accommodate four guests at-a-time.
Masks are still a must.
We’ve just put some fresh spring flowers in our front planters and we’re all ready to give you a warm welcome. Please stop by and say hello!

Sweater & Winter Coat Drive for Kids

We are seriously hoping that your children grew a few inches over the Summer.

Pod is hosting a gently-worn sweater & winter coat drive to benefit the folks over at the Cambridge Community Center and gathering items specifically for kids in the 5-13 year age range. Have anything that is clean and has a lot more warmth to give? Drop it off at Pod during normal biz hours between October 30th - November 6th. We'll take it from there. If you don't have any of the above, we'd love it if you could spread the word. That's always helpful too. 

Shop hours and reminders:
Tuesday-Saturday 11a-5p 
Tuesday-Saturday 10a-10:45a reserved for private appointments. 
Book Button at the bottom of this page. 
Masks are a must  
TWO guests at at time permitted in the shop

Stay well friends. VOTE. And, hope to see you soon. 

Hello September

And just like that, September is here.  How's everyone holding up out there? Still washing your hands, donning a face covering, and keeping your distance? We hope so because friends, we have got to turn this pandemic frown upside down.  Along with continuing health protocols and VOTING, we may see some light after all. For sure, the chillier mornings have us feeling somehow lighter and while heavier societal issues prevail, we are keeping positive through creativity--through the reworking of this tiny space, through the introduction of new vendors, new textures. We are finding comfort, if not purpose, in the continuity of beauty, craft, personal connection, and community. We hope you'll continue to join us. 
A new season brings new shop hours and some old rules:
Tuesday-Saturday 11a-5p
Tuesday-Saturday 10a-10:45a reserved for private appointments.
Book Button at the bottom of this page.
Masks are a must 
TWO guests at at time permitted in the shop

Stay well friends. Hope to see you soon, Julie