Acquire News

Cool Press!

2011-01-04T20:19:00.003-05:00

Oh!! I saw our store featured in the new Anthology magazine at a Anthropology store in NYC this holiday! Very cool!

Loves it!

2010-11-19T16:19:00.001-05:00

The garland we have at ACQUIRE is beautiful. You could seriously wear it as a necklace once the holidays are over.

Wicked Cool!!

2010-11-09T20:40:00.003-05:00

BIG press reveal next week...getting excited and nervous.
Details to follow soon!

Welcome to the Party!

2010-11-04T16:26:00.004-04:00

After much hemming and hawing (on Nikki's part), ACQUIRE is finally on Twitter ya'all!
We're promising to post new product and design insight everyday.
You can follow us HERE

Thanks Everyone!

2010-10-26T13:46:00.001-04:00

What a GREAT time we had with the Crocodile Tears girls!
Thanks everyone for coming out to such a fun event.

Jewelry Trunk Show a Week from Today!

2010-10-15T09:46:00.004-04:00

Join us next Friday, 10/22 from 6-9PM at ACQUIRE, where we'll be throwing a cocktail and cupcake party while showing the AMAZING jewlery work from South End designers Crocodile Tears. See you there!

Fall Season: Full Steam Ahead!

2010-08-18T18:09:00.002-04:00

Here's a sneak peek at some of the MANY items we'll be bringing into the store.

NY Times!

2010-08-09T08:32:00.001-04:00

Hey blog followers,
Here is some fun press we received this week!
Click HEREto check it out!

Sale Time!

2010-07-27T19:58:00.003-04:00

A reminder that our 50% SALE starts this Saturday, July 31st! In addition, many North End boutiques will be hosting their own sales that day from 12-5pm. Our sale goes through August 15th. See you there.

Book Autopsy

2010-07-02T10:27:00.004-04:00

My love affair with paper cutting continues.
Check out the amazing work of artist Brian Dettmer.I can't imagine the time it takes to cut collages out of old books like this one below.
Here's a link to his flickr account with some amazing shots of his work: http://www.flickr.com/photos/briandettmer/

The Inside Source

2010-06-23T10:39:00.002-04:00

Thanks to the Inside Source for featuring ACQUIRE today on its website.
You can read the piece by clicking HERE!

New Summer Jewelry Selections!

2010-06-14T16:50:00.002-04:00

These lovelies should be arriving by the end-of-the-week!

Opening Night Art Event at ACQUIRE

2010-06-07T17:27:00.003-04:00

2010-05-23T08:21:00.004-04:00

Very cool Boston transportation signs have arrived to the store!

Photos of our Spring Awakening Event Window

2010-03-28T20:43:00.004-04:00

Beautiful arrangements thanks to Alexandra Kadar from KOR FLORAL.

New Ceramic Work at the Store!

2010-03-03T17:05:00.003-05:00

Our newest collection from Vermont artist, Laura Zindel, has arrived!
We have vases, dishes & bowls that will all get you in a Spring frame-of-mind.

Lamp Love

2010-02-22T13:23:00.003-05:00

In love with this new lamp that just arrived to the store today!

Wowzers!

2010-02-11T12:00:00.003-05:00

Funny conversation with a customer of mine at ACQUIRE last night:

Customer: "I can't believe you are selling this!"
Me:"I know. They are amazing, right? You can buy them as a pair or as a single piece."
Customer: "Will you think I'm weird if I come to your store every day to visit them?"

Quite possibly the coolest vintage furniture pieces I've ever been able to acquire are now in the store.
You'll have to stop the store to have a look for yourself.

Shopping & Sweets on Salem Street

2010-01-26T20:07:00.003-05:00

Join ACQUIRE, Shake the Tree and new-kid-on-the-block, (LULU's Cupcakes!!) on Thursday, February 11th from 7-9PM for our "Shopping & Sweets on Salem Street" event.

We'll be serving champagne cocktails and making a donation from the night's sales to the American Heart Association.

Shake the Tree will be hosting a trunk show with cocktails and food from Bacco.

Lulus will be debuting its new location and offering up free brownies and fudge that night.

Hope you can join us!

Bird Brain

2010-01-13T10:46:00.003-05:00

We've got birds on the brain here at ACQUIRE.

This is Amazing

2010-01-04T13:21:00.001-05:00

I think Kelly is a riot. I'm so glad she's got her own show now.

50% Off Sale Starts Tomorrow!

2010-01-01T18:22:00.002-05:00

Starting January 2nd, stop by ACQUIRE to shop our twice-a-year 50% off SALE.
TONS of great products at half off. (Sale runs for two weeks.)
See you there!

Holiday Hours

2009-12-19T17:17:00.002-05:00

ACQUIRE will be closed Christmas Eve through New Years Day.
Thanks to everyone for a FANTASTIC year! Have a happy holiday and see you in 2010!!

Scottish Pine Tree Kits

2009-12-08T13:23:00.003-05:00

Thanks to DailyCandy for listing our Scottish Pine tree kits in today's post. If you can't stop by our store, our tree kits can be shipped directly to your door. Call us at 857-362-7380 to place a phone order.

Holiday Gifts Ideas at ACQUIRE

2009-12-01T16:19:00.002-05:00

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Thanks Boston Globe!

2009-11-29T22:15:00.002-05:00

Check out the Boston Globe which features ACQUIRE as one of their picks for places to shop this holiday season!
You can see the article HERE.

3rd Annual North End Holiday Stroll!

2009-11-16T18:03:00.002-05:00

Join the holiday festivities on Friday evening, December 4th from 7pm-11pm when participating North End boutiques, galleries, and studios host the Annual Buon Natale Holiday Stroll along the streets of our historic neighborhood.

Get in the spirit of the shopping season with exciting sales and discounts offered by each stroll retailer during the event. This is a great opportunity to shop locally, support our neighborhood's small businesses, and enjoy terrific savings!

Enjoy light refreshments and seasonal entertainment along the route.

Validated parking for the Parcel 7 Garage will be available at selected locations.

As a special bonus, strollers can enter for a chance to win an amazing gift basket, brimming with delightful treats and gift certificates from the diverse group of stroll businesses. To enter, pick up a Stroll Passport card at any of the stores listed. Visit each of the shops and have your passport stamped at each location along the route. Return your completed, stamped card to any participating shop before the end of the night. The gift basket will be on display at The North Bennet Street School Gallery on the night of the stroll. Maps and passports are available at the shops listed below leading up to and on the evening of December 4th.

Thanks UrbanDaddy

2009-11-10T17:22:00.004-05:00

Hysterical write-up for our Whiskey Stones today on UrbanDaddy.com.
(Thanks Daniel!)
You can check it out HERE.
p.s. They retail for $27.50 and you can order them by calling us at the store (857.362.7380)

Swiss Army Blanket Chair

2009-11-02T18:30:00.003-05:00

My favorite piece in the store might very well be this vintage swiss army blanket chair.
I LOVE the industrial feel of it mixed with the old army textile.

We found a mid-century Harter steel chair and reupholster the piece with the blanket's fun red stripe and patent seal.
How fun would this piece be as a desk chair?!

Chair retails for $315.

2009-10-30T14:56:00.004-04:00

These beauties are all coming to the store next week.
The necklaces and bracelets are handmade using metallzed leather.
Definitely statement pieces.

Thank you!

2009-10-24T17:03:00.002-04:00

Thanks so much for everyone who came out last night to the party. It was a GREAT showing and we were completely overwhelmed by the response!
xoxo, Nikki

Another Go-'Round for L.L. Bean

2009-10-17T08:01:00.005-04:00

My heart nearly skipped a beat this morning when I read that Alex Carleton (creator of Rogues Gallery) will be designing a "Signature Line" for L.L. Bean. Very excited to see the totes and bags he'll be creating. If they're anything like the ones he's doing for Rouges, I'll be stocking up! (i.e. I want that last bag on the right!)

Shhhh....

2009-10-16T13:04:00.001-04:00

Anyone know someone who is looking to open a shoe store, baby store or bookstore in the Boston area, please shoot me an email. (I have a hot little tip.)
And no...I am not opening a second store - yet.

How Time Flies!

2009-10-14T16:51:00.001-04:00

Hollywood Back in Town

2009-10-06T15:01:00.003-04:00

Ben Affleck is filming on our street all day today.
Stop by and tell him how much you loved Gigli. (I kid, I kid)

New Press in Boston Common

2009-10-03T18:22:00.002-04:00

Wine Lovers - this one is for you!

2009-09-17T13:28:00.006-04:00

One of our newest gems to hit the store floor is this LOVELY French riddling rack. The purpose of these racks was to aid in the process of making champagne. However, this rack would be perfect for holding your personal collection of wine.

The rack measures 61" x 36" and retails for $395.

Party Pics

2009-09-16T17:40:00.003-04:00

Lucky Magazine

2009-09-14T14:02:00.002-04:00

We were so excited to open the latest issue of Lucky Magazine and find a write-up abut ACQUIRE (along with some other fabulous boutiques) as part of a special shopping section about the North End neighborhood of Boston.
Thanks Lucky!!
xoxo

New Fall Home Accessories

2009-09-11T14:25:00.003-04:00

The store is JAMMED-PACKED with lots of new fall goodies.
Here are a few shots of products we currently have in the store .
(FYI: Many pieces are one-of-kind, so be quick to come down and see them in person!)

Who Knew?

2009-09-02T20:14:00.002-04:00

Apparently, we've been featured in the latest issue of Air Tran's inflight magazine.
Thanks Seth for the heads-up!
See the write-up HERE

New Science Glass at the Store

2009-08-11T19:55:00.000-04:00

Here's the Tv Spot

2009-08-03T21:57:00.002-04:00

Chronicle has uploaded their Best of Boston show to the website.
You can see our segment below.
CLICK HERE.

New York Times & Trend Forcasting

2009-07-30T14:23:00.002-04:00

Interesting article from the NYT on the vintage life.
Click HERE to check it out.

Call for Artists!

2009-07-29T20:46:00.003-04:00

Hi everyone, I'm looking for silhouette artists that are doing interesting work with paper cutting.
If anyone has any recommendations, please send them to me at info@acquireboutique.com.

THANKS!

Two New Awards for ACQUIRE!

2009-07-29T14:15:00.003-04:00

We are happy to announce that Boston Magazine has named us to their "Best of Boston" issue. ACQUIRE was awarded "Best Bang for Your Buck" in Home Accessories. Thanks everyone!

On another note, we will also be featured on Chronicle tonight (for all you locals) at 7:30PM. I'm a little worried to see myself on TV. If you tune in, please don't laugh at me too hard.

That's HOT

2009-07-28T08:58:00.002-04:00

Stuff Magazine named our ENORMOUS vintage birdcage to their Hot 100 List (out on stands now for all of you Bostonians).
Here's a LINK to the piece.
Come by and check it out in person.

Duke Riley

2009-07-23T12:00:00.002-04:00

I recently found the work of Artist Duke Riley and am smitten!
Take a look HERE to see what I mean.

Edna Lawrence Museum

2009-07-21T20:38:00.001-04:00

I can't believe this place exists only a hour away and I've never been!
(It's immediately been added to the "Things to Visit" list.)

Yowzers!

2009-07-15T21:35:00.002-04:00

TONS of new antiques and vintage lovelies in the store.
I am still trying to climb my way out of pricing and tagging everything!
Stop by and have a look!

Best of Boston 2009

2009-07-06T12:31:00.004-04:00

Thanks to the Improper Bostonian for naming us to their Best of Boston 2009 list - Creative Home Furnishings.
We're honored!

Fourth of July Hours

2009-07-02T16:26:00.003-04:00

We'll be open Friday, the 3rd and Sunday, the 5th (regular hours).
We will be closed Saturday, the 4th to enjoy hamburgers, beers and fireworks.

*As a side note, we received a LARGE new shipment of vintage and antique goodies in the store yesterday.*
Have a great Fourth everyone!

New Blog Write-up

2009-06-29T16:54:00.002-04:00

We have recently been featured on a FABULOUS blog called Pink Bicyclette.
It's a great read to check out what's new in fashion, lifestyle and culture.
Check out the blog post HERE.
Thanks Ariana!

Travel & Leisure!!!

2009-06-19T17:14:00.005-04:00

SUPER exciting news... ACQUIRE is featured in the July issue of Travel & Leisure magazine.
The magazine did a nice story about the North End neighborhood and their favorite local spots.
The publication won't hit newsstands for another week, but if you happen to be a subscriber you should have received your copy.
I am dying to see how the piece turned out! Anyone want to email me a scanned copy of the article?

3/50 Project

2009-06-17T18:17:00.002-04:00

A colleague shared some information with me about a new project.
It's called the 3/50 Project, and it is a grassroots campaign designed to "save" independent businesses.

Participation is really simple. Choose your three favorite locally owned businesses, and at those three shops combined, commit to spending $50 a month.

If half of the U.S. population did this, we would generate more than $42 trillion in revenue. For every $100 spent in locally owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures. If you spend that in a national chain, only $43 stays local.

So get out there and support your local independent stores!

Fathers Day Gifts at ACQUIRE

2009-06-10T18:24:00.001-04:00

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Industrial Artwork

2009-06-06T11:03:00.003-04:00

We get a number of requests from customers for interesting pieces of artwork.
I think our most recent installation fits the bill perfectly.
This set of vintage factory molds is taken from an old foundry in Maine.
We love the three dimensional quality the piece takes on-- as well as the lines/curves it creates in a grouping.
The eight piece set retails for $200.
(Reference pictures have been taken to make re-hanging a breeze.)

Thanks Boston Home!

2009-06-03T17:40:00.004-04:00

We received not one, but two mentions in the most recent issue of Boston Home.
Check us out HERE and HERE

It's Alive!

2009-05-30T22:00:00.004-04:00

Ladies & Gents, we finally have a "proper" website up-and-running!
The best part, you can now view (and buy!) products from the store via our website.
Check it out HERE.

My Oh My

2009-05-28T16:59:00.005-04:00

Just a few Judy Ross pillows left and I have decided to sell them at HALF OFF to make way for some lovely Trina Turk pillows and new Design Legacy pillow goodness that is arriving ever so soon to the store.

Typically, Judy's pillows retail for $185- but we will be selling her pieces at $95 until Sunday. So stop by and scoop them up. We're down to five pillows left.

**And good news for out-of-town readers, we will ship these anywhere in the U.S. of A.**

Closed Memorial Day

2009-05-25T13:15:00.002-04:00

Enjoy the long weekend and see you tomorrow!

Objectified

2009-05-22T11:42:00.002-04:00

This looks AMAZING. Thanks Jenn for the heads-up.

Feel like a kid again

2009-05-21T15:59:00.006-04:00

When I first was designing the interior/exterior look of ACQUIRE, one of the first decisions was putting a planter box above my door's shop sign.

Unfortunately winter came quick to Boston and I haven't been able to plant anything in the planter until today!

The planter box is a good nine feet from the ground, so it took a TALL ladder and a nice guy from the hardware shop down the street to get all of my Persian ivy into the box. The funny part is that I am not a fan of heights, so climbing up a tall enough ladder to constantly water the plants is probably not going to happen. Plus, there is no tap outside the store to run a hose. SO....I will be watering the plants with one of these bad boys...

I LOVE my new "Quick Blast" super soaker!! First off, it's HUGE (it holds a liter of water) and mine is electric blue!! Amazing.

If you come in and ask me nicely, I'll let you try out the new watering toy too.

Self-Service at its Best

2009-05-16T11:46:00.002-04:00

A Sneak Peek...

2009-05-13T15:15:00.004-04:00

One of the latest items to arrive at ACQUIRE is this FABULOUS industrial factory cart. The cart dates from the late 1800s and has been fully restored. It measures 48" wide x 16" high x 29" deep. The perfect size for a coffee table!

Antiques & Vintage Galore!

2009-05-11T17:24:00.004-04:00

FYI: The store will be closed tomorrow so that we can pickup a HUGE shipment of antiques and vintage products for the store. And, we'll also be visiting Brimfield tomorrow for the start of the antiquing season!
If you stop by ACQUIRE on Wednesday, expect to see great industrial pieces, vintage barware, new artwork and even some amazing antique jewelry finds.

Happy Spring Shopping!

If You're in NYC this weekend...

2009-05-07T16:11:00.004-04:00

For all you Domino fans out there, check out THIS ARTICLE from the NY Times.

Melanie Thornton Photography Show at ACQUIRE

2009-05-04T13:02:00.007-04:00

We are VERY excited to be showing the work of local photography artist, Melanie Thornton, at ACQUIRE this month.
We will be highlighting Melanie's nautical inspired photographs through the month of May.

To kick off her exhibit at ACQUIRE, we are hosting an opening reception and cocktail party this Friday night (May 8th) from 7-9PM.
Please join us, meet the artist, and get inspired by some BEAUTIFUL nautical artwork.

Our Go-To Clutch for Summer

2009-04-30T12:09:00.003-04:00

These beauties just arrived in the store!
They are made of rattan and accented with a gorgeous horn button.
We currently carry the clutches in two colorways: black and champagne.
They retail for $85.

Ahoy!

2009-04-25T14:25:00.004-04:00

This 80 degree weather we're having in Boston immediately has me racing for nautical inspiration.
And, like clockwork, we received this FANTASTIC vintage photograph in the store this week.
This posed German sailor photograph measures 4x6. We date him around the early 1900s.
Retails: $35.

North End Spring Stroll

2009-04-23T16:21:00.003-04:00

Join the festivities on Friday evening, May 1st from 7pm-11pm as participating North End boutiques, galleries, and design studios host a Spring Stroll along the streets of our historic neighborhood.

Swing into spring with exciting sales and discounts offered by each participating retailer during the stroll. This is a great opportunity to shop locally, support our city’s small businesses, and enjoy terrific savings! Validated parking will be available at ACQUIRE.

New Website!

2009-04-21T15:17:00.003-04:00

Have you visited our brand spankin' new website?
Mind you, it's still under construction, but we're pretty excited with how it's coming along.
Click HERE to be redirected and please bookmark us!!

Play On Playa'

2009-04-20T11:03:00.003-04:00

Thanks to Stuff Boston for naming lil' ol' me as one of Boston's 2009 Players.
I feel very honored to be named in the same breath with some of Boston's finest restaurateurs, athletes, and style makers.
Click HERE for the article.

Grey Gardens!

2009-04-17T19:19:00.003-04:00

I don't about you, but I am SO excited to watch the HBO premiere of Grey Gardens tomorrow night.
Somehow, I feel like THIS brooch from Erie Basin would have fit Little Edie perfectly in her heyday.

If you have not been to Erie Basin's website, please have a look.
(Click HERE for their site.)
It is a wonderfully, well-edited selection of vintage and antique jewelry.

Hasty Pudding 1903

2009-04-16T10:30:00.002-04:00

This will be MINE!

Vignette at ACQUIRE

2009-04-15T13:58:00.000-04:00

Thanks Lindsey for the great shots of our store.

Spring is in the Air

2009-04-14T14:04:00.003-04:00

Escapism

2009-04-11T15:53:00.005-04:00

Lovely pictures picked up from across the web.

Reflective Lighting Makes a Comeback

2009-04-09T12:31:00.005-04:00

You may have noticed mirrored and chrome lighting popping up in your favorite design magazines lately. Originally popular in the 60's and 70's, the eye-catching, reflective effect of these fixtures has come back into style due to their ability to highlight a space or create a bold focal point. We have three fabulous options available at the store now.

The first is a chrome ball lamp c. 1960's. It is paired with a modern, black parchment paper drum shade. This lamp works perfectly and retails for $250. SOLD

The second lamp we have available is a mirror and brass c. 1970's. This lamp is also paired with a modern, black parchment paper drum shade. It is fully functioning and retails for $225.

State House Day with ACQUIRE

2009-04-07T18:25:00.003-04:00

Exciting News!!
ACQUIRE was recently chosen by the Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) to speak at the Massachusetts State House on April 21st.

The event, which is touted as their most popular networking program, is designed to raise legislators’ awareness of women entrepreneurs and the issues they face, while allowing business owners to connect with their state legislators.

If you own a small business or you're thinking about starting one, this event is worth attending.

The program runs from 9:30am-12pm on Tuesday, 4/21 at the Massachusetts State House.
If you are interested in learning more about the event, or attending, please visit CWE's website at:www.cweboston.org

Yes, We're Alive!

2009-04-03T15:00:00.003-04:00

Sorry we've been so quiet recently.
We are in fact SUPER busy-currently designing a jewel box of a room using this wallpaper.
Fabulous, no?

THANK YOU!

2009-03-27T11:43:00.003-04:00

A BIG thank you to everyone who came out last night in the rain to enjoy a bellini and see the shop.
We had a great time despite the weather!

Mid-Century Thonet Chairs

2009-03-25T17:44:00.005-04:00

Founded in Germany in 1819 by Michael Thonet, the furniture company Thonet is the oldest furniture brand in the world. The company is well known for upholding the highest quality in furniture manufacturing and for pioneering the "bentwood" technique. Today, Thonet continues to manufacture the beautiful, signature pieces that made the company popular over 100 years ago. They also collaborate with contemporary architects and designers to create new products.

We currently have two beautiful MID-CENTURY Thonet chairs available. The set retails for $100.
Both chairs are stamped on the bottom "Thonet New York".

Spring party!

2009-03-19T11:41:00.004-04:00

Join ACQUIRE Thursday night, March 26th from 6-8PM for our "CELEBRATE SPRING" Shopping Event.
We'll be serving our favorite spring cocktail: BELLINI'S!

Our friends at Shake the Tree will be hosting a party of their own the same evening--so make a night of it!
Please RSVP to info@acquireboutique.com or on our FACE BOOK page.

AGATE Coasters!!

2009-03-18T17:45:00.008-04:00

I've been meaning to write about our bar accessories more often on this blog.
Our purple agate coasters received a nod in the BOSTON GLOBE this weekend.
These coasters are very thin slices of Brazilian agate. The purple is their real color, not dyed. Amazing-but true.
What's even more perfect, is that each coaster has feet on the bottom so they wont scratch up your table.
They retail for $12.50 each.
**NOTE: We sold through our coasters-but will be receiving a new shipment this Friday, 3/20**

Antique Haveli Fragments

2009-03-18T14:46:00.006-04:00

The term Haveli describes several private and beautiful mansion-like compounds in Pakistan and Northern India. Haveli’s are particularly known for their hand-carved stone frescoes, which depict images of gods and goddesses, animals, or life stories.

We have two c. 1800, hand-carved Haveli stone fragments available at the store. These pieces would look gorgeous on a deck or in a garden. They can be used to hold a small votive or incense, or stand alone as works of art.

Approximate dimensions are 14.5”H x 11”L x 7.5”D. They retail for $250 each.
Stop by to take a look!

Spring Gifts at ACQUIRE

2009-03-14T11:11:00.001-04:00

CLICK TO VIEW LARGER IMAGE

Ward Bennett: American Industrial Designer

2009-03-12T14:32:00.000-04:00

Born in Manhattan in 1917, Ward Bennett was one of the earliest American designers to introduce industrial materials into the home. Today his designs are celebrated at the Interior Design Hall of Fame and through a permanent collection at MOMA.
One of the prime examples of his work includes his 1963 “Sled Chair.” This piece has a woven-cane seat cradled between a criss-crossing chrome frame.

We have one available at ACQUIRE now. It retails for $350 (a steal!!) so stop by to check it out!
CHAIR: SOLD

Spring Songs

2009-03-10T16:43:00.000-04:00

Here are a few songs on heavy ipod rotation at ACQUIRE getting us ready for SPRING!

1. Andrew Bird, "Effigy"
2. Lily Allen "The Fear"
3. Emily Loizeau "L'autre Bout Du Monde"
4. Angus & Julia Stone "Paper Aeroplane"
5. Laidback "Happy Dreamer"

New Artwork

2009-03-05T19:03:00.000-05:00

These owl prints are taken from 17th century Scandinavian studies.
I love their detailing.
We only have one of each style, so act quickly if you love them too!
The small brown measures: 19.5"length x 13.5" width. and retails for $150.
The two larger white owls measure 24" length x 20" width. Both retail for $190 each.
SMALL OWL: SOLD

Holy Smokes Batman!

2009-03-04T16:01:00.000-05:00

Look at this FABULOUS vintage lamp we just got into the store!
I really, really debated about keeping this gem for myself, but 2009 is all about passing it on, so here's my gift to you all.
If this lamp looks familiar, it's because one just like it was featured in the Domino magazine spread of Kelly Wearstler's home back in the October 2008 issue.
The lamp is copper plated and is in AMAZING condition for it age.
And....it works perfectly!
This gem measures 29" high and we are selling it for $265.
LAMP: SOLD

Vintage Barware

2009-03-02T11:49:00.001-05:00

In the 1920’s and 30’s seltzer was wildly popular in the US, typically served at bars and restaurants in elegantly etched glass bottles. Many of these antique seltzer bottles have survived over the years and have become a popular collectible.

They can be found in a range of colors and sizes, with either acid etching or applied color labels displayed on the outside. Vintage seltzer bottles look great in groupings on a bar, in a kitchen, dining room or anywhere else you would like to display a beautiful piece of nostalgia. Try grouping them with contemporary glass pieces to achieve a more modern look.

Our bottles retail for $50 each. Stop in or email us to see our collection!

Good Gift Idea

2009-02-23T17:09:00.000-05:00

We received some new domed paperweights today that I am VERY excited to share with everyone. These paperweights can be monogrammed with a single letter, word, or someone's full initials. Or, you can leave the paperweight as is - with no monogram (they are pretty enough on their own!)

I've uploaded a few images. Email us if you would like to see the entire line or special order a paperweight of your own!

Monogramed paperweight: $60
Paperweight w/o Monogram: $50

FANS OF ACQUIRE

2009-02-18T15:56:00.000-05:00

We're on Facebook.
Please join HERE.

2009-02-18T15:14:00.000-05:00

The earliest mirrors, used during the Middle Ages, were handheld and typically made of slightly convex, highly polished disks of silver or bronze. However, it wasn't until the 19th century, when a German chemist developed the process of coating a glass surface with metallic silver, that mirrors became easier to manufacture and more accessible to the public.

Glass convex mirrors (also known as the "bullseye" mirror) were created as early as the 15th century. These mirrors have continued to be sought after by designers & collectors alike, due to the interesting perspective the outward curvature of the glass provides. An exciting focal point can be created in a room by grouping small and large convex mirrors together. The effect of the light and distorted angles reflected in the glass leaves a fun and lasting impression.

We will be getting two sizes of these lovely convex mirrors into the store on March 3rd. Our 7.5" diameter mirror retails for $35 and our 11.5" diameter mirror retails for $45.

"Love Your Heart" Shopping Event

2009-02-06T13:19:00.000-05:00

Join ACQUIRE Thursday night, February 12th for WINE, GIFT BAGS and celebrating a GOOD CAUSE.

Our “Love Your Heart” Valentine’s Day Fundraiser will benefit The American Heart Association and their efforts to fight heart disease and stroke in our communities.

15% of all proceeds from the event will benefit the America Heart Association.

Event Date: February 12, 2009
Event time: 7pm-9pm
Address: ACQUIRE, 61 Salem Street in Boston’s North End

New Shots of the Store!

2009-02-04T17:09:00.000-05:00

I brought my camera to the store today to grab a few new shots. The place has finally refilled itself again after the holiday season. Enjoy!

2009-02-04T13:05:00.000-05:00

Made from hand-worked Borosilicate Glass, these champagne flutes are truly something special. You can mix and match the set as you wish (each glass is sold individually for $10 each).

These glasses flew out of the store the last time we showed them at ACQUIRE. Well, I am happy to report they are back in stock-- just in time for toasting your love on Valentine's Day.

History Buffs Rejoice!

2009-02-02T11:20:00.000-05:00

Gilles Robert de Vaugondy and his son Didier were the leading mapmakers in France during the 1700's. Didier was appointed geographer to Louis XV in 1760 and turned out some AMAZING maps. A faithful reproduction of the Vaugondy cartography, these globes would look elegant in any setting. (I particularly like them grouped in odd numbers in a bowl for a coffee table display.)

I have the following sizes available in both black and ivory:
small size (12cm): $9
medium size (14cm): $15
large size (18cm): $25

I also have mahogany wood stands that fit all three size globes. The stand retails for $18. It looks great on desks, bookshelves and mantels.

Birding

2009-01-31T12:38:00.000-05:00

These 18th century reproductions of audobon studies are printed on museum archival paper and affixed to hand-distressed wood blocks. They hang so lovely in a grouping or as a single piece of artwork. Here's a small sampling of some of the birds coming into the shop next week.