inspiration

these are headed to rockport, are you?

pickup a hanging lynzarium at lula's pantry in rockport

custom order for mother's day

also--local delivery is available, let us know what we can make for you at lynzariums@gmail.com

freshly delivered

just dropped off a bunch at vidala's in beverly farms

made for mom

note to self...mother's day = may 8th = lynzarium pickup

the globe sunday magazine

Bloom town

Picking flowers for Mother's Day

By Marni Elyse Katz for the Globe Magazine 

 

Lyndsay Maver's terrariums (she calls them, and her business, Lynzariums) are long-lasting alternatives to traditional arrangements. She plants succulents, cactuses, and air plants among moss, rocks, and shells in recycled and found vessels, from Ball jars to copper basins. She sells through her website and at the two local Hudson stores.
FOR MOM: colorful succulents and blue mussel shells, stacked in glass so the layers are all visible, $55
http://www.lynzariums.blogspot.com; Hudson, 312 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, 617-292-0900, and 61A Central Street, Wellesley, 781-239-0

fresh finds from snug harbor

roadtripped it up to maine today, 

where we found greenhouses that did not disappoint.

 ended up leaving with a trunk full of new succulents to experiment with. 

thank you snug harbor.

new city insider's guide to boston

Cheryl Katz Indulges Us On Where She Shops For Home Design Treasures

Cheryl and Jeffrey Katz, C&J Studio

Friend and designer-extraordinaire Cheryl Katz recently offered up her favorite stores in the Boston area. If you were curious about where she goes to find home treasures and personal favorite items, read on.

Since founding C&J Katz Studio, Cheryl and Jeffrey Katz have designed dozens of residences as well as several well-known restaurants, (Including Barbara Lynch's gems, Menton , Sportello, Drink, B&G Oysters, and No 9 Park), retail shops, exhibits and workspaces. They’ve written books and hundreds of articles along the way and have garnered a fair share of awards and accolades, including their induction into the New England Design Hall of Fame in 2006.

So, if you want to discover exciting stores that have just what you need to give your home that perfect look, or if you are new in town and starting to decorate your space, take a look at the hidden treasures that Cheryl has generously shared with us.

If you are like us, you’re always on the prowl for a gem of a store, here are five of our local favorites. Listed in no particular order, these shops share similar traits. They’re small, well edited, bear the indelible stamp of their owners and are utterly charming. A visit to any of them insures that you won’t leave empty handed.  

• Pod, 313 Washington Street, Brookline, 617 739 3802
• Good, 143 Charles Street, Boston, 617 523 5051
• Joanne Rossman Design, 6 Birch Street, Roslindale, 617 323 4301
•  Patch, NYC, The Courtyard, 46 Waltham Street, Boston, 917 292 2640
• 12 Chairs, 319 A Street, Boston, 617 701 3496

A couple of weeks ago, on a beautiful, unseasonably warm Saturday, we meandered through Boston’s South End and fell in love with these (apologies to Jack Nicholson) five easy pieces.

• From Lekker Home, tableware from Mud Australia. Don’t be fooled by its delicate appearance, it’s dishwasher and microwave safe.Photo from Leker Home, Mud Australia salt bowls.
• From Michelle Willey, Middle Kingdom’s fine porcelain vases. Visually strong enough to stand alone, the vases also look great in a group.Photo from Michelle Willey, Middle Kingdom's porcelain vases.

Photo from Hudson, South End, Lynzariums

• From Hudson, Lyndsay Maver’ssophisticated artful terrariums that Lyndsay calls Lynzariums.

• From Reside, South End, a pair of brass Nessen table lamps from the 1960s.  Paired with bright green 1950s lamp shades, they’re bound to be scooped up soon.

From Reside, South End, Nessen table lamps from the 1960s, paired with bright green 1950s lamp shades.

• From Gracie Finn, Susy Pilgrim Waters fab new line of notecards. 

 From Gracie Finn, Susy Pilgrim Waters notecardsA few of these stores are current favorites of mine and I am thrilled to learn about more. Hoping you feel the same.  Voila!

getting ready to bloom

inspiration

outdoor growing

last weekend i visited my friend em's backyard to peep on the vegetables and herbs she has growing. she and her boyfriend, dan, made greenhouse's from salvaged windows. genius.  

checkout her chicks that are always on the loose

if you are interested in creating your own backyard chicken coop, 

please email em at northshorehens@gmail.com

fresh finds from the flea

once these are planted, they will be available to purchase at hudson

new post on white dove blog

07 APRIL 2011

Terrarium Trend

I am loving the terrarium moment that has been out there for a while now. I remember an earlier wave of terrarium trend many years ago, when instead of a dirt bed there were repetitive layers of different colored sand! Anyone?
I'm SO glad that that particular element has not made the leap this time around.
I'm personally partial to the more simply made varieties, the ones that highlight only one or two beautiful plants, and some of the take-offs on the trend - like simply covering a pretty plant with a cloche. Cover something with glass and it is magically elevated to new heights of interest! Why is that?
If you're thumbs are less than green, Hudson in Boston and Wellesley has some really beautiful examples, planted in a variety of fantastic vessels.
And for fun, click on Lynzariums in their Blog roll to see how they are created!

image: country home

image: martha stewart living

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image: country home

image: country home

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image: country home

new post on gifts to give blog

Lynzariums Terrariums

http://giftsthatgive.wordpress.com/2011/04/08/lynzariums-terrariums/

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Meg Hely

Lizzy over at Puddin’ Pie took this photo of a darling and different table design by 100 Layer Cake. I believe she came upon it at a Hitched event.

The little fern, cactus and succulent remind me of the lynzariums created by Lyndsay Maver of Hudson.

Aren’t they so gentle, unassuming, and almost, sort of, ladybug-cute? And look how creative she gets. Hello, ellie.

A copper urn and a vintage trunks? Brilliant.


Talk about a way to give back – The terrarium that Lyndsay made for me in a vintage jar about a year ago looks up from my desk cheerfully at me every single morning and is the ultimate in eco-friendly. It’s even expanded into two terrariums in the last few months.

What a great present for your green-loving or design-savvy friends who know that terrariums have been quite the thing over the last year. With Lyndsay in the mix, creating everything from single custom orders to wedding decor, I think they are here to stay.

Don’t miss lynzariums featured in Design New England and in a New Brahmin Valentine’s Day spread.