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Now for the drumroll, our winner is……

Tracy McCurdy!

We loved the simplicity of her room, and how she was able to incorporate the Jeremy Shell Console, Kelsey Sectional and Kingston Wing Chair together. We even noticed a number of Hudson accessories adorning the coffee table and bookshelves. Congratulations Tracy, and we can’t wait to see you in the store and give you your $250 gift certificate!

Please don’t be upset because the awards are not over…we had so many choices that we couldn’t ignore or discount. So we decided to give out some runner up prizes for those who were just as fabulous. The following people will receive a $50 gift certificate at Hudson….

Kimberly Boutwell

Peter Soule

Jessica Christ

You might know him from his classic plaster furniture, created in the 1970′s. There has been a huge influx of interpretations over the last few years. One of the companies who does it best is Oly, who I’ve carried in the store since the day I opened. John’s most known pieces are his footed stool, his faux bois 4 poster bed and his footed bench.

And check out Oly’s pieces…..

the true genius of john dickinson was how ahead of his time he was. He was one of the first designers to utilize inexpensive fabrics in elegant applications. (think of restoration hardware, elegant styled furniture but slipcovered or upholstered in basic cotton, linen or burlap)

For this alone, I will be forever grateful to mr. dickinson. So next time you are perusing through your favorite design blog or your favorite magazine (House Beautiful!) keep an eye out, i bet you’ll see his influence somewhere in those pages…

These are the rules:

1. Product has to have been purchased from Hudson, duh.

2. Trade professionals can enter, but only with product in their home – not a finished client’s home.

3.Contestant must agree to having their pictures shown on our blog and our facebook page – don’t enter if you don’t want publicity.

So those are the 3 simple rules, entry starts now until the last day of March when I will announce the winner. Please send pics to info@hudsonboston.com, and subject the email ‘show us your Hudson’.

Good luck! And can’t wait to see your Hudson! xox Jill

We get these fabulous vintage pillows from a really hip chick in Texas. She finds the vintage needlepoint and crewel pillows, cleans them up with new inserts and new backings, to make them as beautiful as the day they were made.

I first noticed these at the NYIGF a few years back and was smitten. Unfortunately my mom had talked me out of buying them. But they stuck in my head. Then at the next show I just said “I’m doing it!” and I almost bought her entire booth out.

We have had such great response to these pillows. They remind those of us, who remember them, of a different time in our lives. These pillows are better than a photo or a memory because you can touch them, cuddle with them, and most importantly have a chuckle about them.

By Jared Ainscough, Assistant Art Director
I have walked by Hudson a few times as I have looked for lunch spots in Boston’s South End. I will proudly admit that this store won me over with a beautiful pumpkin and gourd display in the fall, and I’ve been hooked ever since. The store is always beautifully arranged and the selection of goods is impeccable. This Pipa Table Lamp is really the tip of the iceberg. Every piece in the shop shares this sense of classic design with a twist. I love the detail on this lamp—a nice balance of delicate, intricate pattern and a solid weight and proportion.

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I built upon classic horizontal stripes (which are starting to be my signature) and kept with Jill’s classic color-filled interior and painted gold rim. Last season I had created this H buckle design which was great, but ended up being a bit specific. Alot of people purchased those because of an affilliation with the letter ‘H’. This design is across the board, and simply put – timeless.

We are offering a variety of sizes – large serving bowl, tall vase, pencil jar, nut bowl and a long pencil tray. all the season specific colors are intermixed throughout. I actually leave that up to the Jill Rosenwald studio to choose placement of colors etc..

I hope you all come in and check out all the pieces in person, but hurry up because they are already going fast. Though no worries, a new order is already in the works. And if you want to learn more about Jill Rosenwald and her pottery please go check her out at www.jillrosenwald.com

And the second step towards my goal is the start of my own upholstery line. I am in the design phase of creating 2 pieces of my own design by our favorite custom furniture maker, Verellen. I am so excited and can’t wait for the unveiling (which will probably be early summer!) So keep your eye out! xoxo J