Bedroom Basics

Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Bedroom Basics

Sometimes smarter means knowing what no one else knows. And if there is anything worth researching, it’s how to have the deepest, comfiest, most glamorous night’s sleep possible. We scoured the globe (on our digital flying carpet) for the best in bedding, beds and bedroom wall art.

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Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Erica Corsano’s Stuff

In anticipation of a festive week of fashion right here in Boston, Misstropolis chats with Stuff Magazine’s very own fashionista, Erica Corsano.

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Friday, December 18, 2009

12 Days Holiday Gift Guide: Drink

From Fort Point’s dark streets, Drink beckons. The barely-there sign on the door, the sunken staircase, the din of conversation coming from inside entice. Drink’s reputation precedes it, like all Barbara Lynch’s places, so one usually already knows not to expect visible bottles or drink menus and to expect bartenders who are wizards of mixology rather than Coyote Ugly tap-pullers. Crafting cocktails is an art at Drink. One only need mention tastes, curiosities or favorite flavors to send the expert to work pouring something delicious. With high end bar food also available, it’s the perfect spot to see friends before the holidays and 2009 are just a fond mix of memories.

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Friday, December 11, 2009

Sondra Roberts Bag Giveaway for the Holidays

There is always always a silver lining. We love the way poet Percy Bysshe Shelley reminds us “O, wind, If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?“ In fact it’s not far behind, as far as it may seem and as many events will come before it. So - in the spirit of embracing winter and also in hopes of escaping to thoughts of warm weather in our future, we’re giving away a Sondra Roberts spring/summer bag. We received a ton of responses to our giveaway challenge. All the letters were intriguing - some in different ways than others… But one stopped us in our tracks and made the decision rather easy in the end. Read on to hear Dominika Kielbasinska’s story.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
HELP HAITI NOW. Please do whatever you can to help the thousands of victims suffering after the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Boston will host a number of special events to raise money for Haitian support organizations this week. If you are not able to attend, please consider donating, Paul Farmers Partners in Health is on the ground in Haiti now. Check out their website to learn more as the aftershocks, both seismic and traumatic continue to rock this struggling nation.
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The Vault hosts a Haiti Relief Support Event with local politicians
All proceeds to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund
Join Senator Robert Hedlund, State Representative Jeffrey Sanchez, Boston City Council President Mike Ross, Boston City Councilor At-Large Ayanna Pressley and City Councilor John Tobin Wed, Jan. 27, 6-9 PM. The Vault (Side Room). 105 Water Street, Boston, MA. Suggested donation levels $20, $50, $100. Donations go to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund’s relief and recovery efforts. For info: Kristine Glynn at krisglynn@gmail.com or 617-407-1208 or Amy Goldberg at amylgoldberg@yahoo.com or 617-515-4142

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Night to support Yéle Haiti at Stella
Tues. Jan. 26 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. $100 inclusive, 100% to benefit Yéle Haiti
Chef Evan Deluty & some of his chef friends along with the Yéle Haiti foundation started by musician Wyclef Jean will host a one-night-only fundraiser for the Haitian earthquake victims. Chefs will serve hors d’oeurves from their menus, and there will be an open bar for thirsty donors. Chef Deluty's favorite jazz band will play and all proceeds will go directly to Yéle Haiti. Call Stella at 617.247.7747 for further information. Yéle Haiti is a foundation started by Grammy-Award winning musician, producer and social entrepreneur Wyclef Jean.

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Support Partners in Health - Stand with Haiti
Founder by Paul Farmer, PIH is seeking donations and other support to help those affected by the recent earthquake. PIH has been working on the ground in Haiti for over 20 years. Based in Boston, PIH employs more than 11,000 people worldwide, including doctors, nurses and community health workers. The vast majority of PIH staff are local nationals based in the communities we serve.