Meet ‘the ladies’ of South Street Linen

27 Saturday Oct 2012

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When I was living in Portland I was an avid reader of Maine Home + Design magazine. I loved everything about the publication – topics, photos, layout…even the paper it is printed on. One day I noticed the South Street Linen logo… the rest is history. Maureen and I visited ‘the ladies’ of South Street Linen in their studio in the fall of 2011. We met, we talked, we laughed (a lot) and we bought their fantastic hand block printed linen napkins and table runners.

south street linens, portland, maineMary Ruth Hedstrom and Jane Ryan are painters; Lynn Krauss is a painter/printmaker. They have been soul mates for over 10 years and share a love of textiles, especially linen. Mary Ruth is a minimalist, Jane, a lover of things bold and colorful. (Lynn feels strongly both ways.)

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A year ago these mid career artists started applying their particular sensibilities to making hand stitched and block printed linen scarves. They fell in love with linen. The rest is history.

Their inspiration comes from well-worn ephemera, the geometric patterns of architecture, and things Japanese and Scandinavian.

The ladies of South Street Linen will be at ARTEFACT Home|Garden on Saturday, November 3rd from 12-5pm. Come meet and mingle, check out their extended line of lovely, hand blocked linen products ~ it’s never too early to think about your holiday table, décor…and gifts.

South Street Linen“I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train.”
- Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Earnest

A planter for all seasons

23 Thursday Aug 2012

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All weather plantersToday we were thinking about this gorgeous planter from Pennoyer Newman. The Royal Crown planter was unveiled at the White House in 2011 (that’s right – THAT White House). It is cast from a 19th century French zinc original piece and is durable and light weight —  great for indoor or outdoor use. Please call or email us to find out how to get one for your home.

Press Release: Introducing Artefact Home | Garden

20 Tuesday Mar 2012

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Introducing

ARTEFACT Home I Garden


Belmont’s new design shop is both elegant and organic -


In November 2011, two intrepid sisters – Maureen and Sue Walsh – transformed a
defunct automobile showroom into Artefact Home|Garden – an oasis of
laid-back glamour and greater Boston’s most sublime new design shop.

Artefact Home|Garden offers unique furnishings, lighting, table and barware, garden
ornaments, textiles and quirky, but oh-so-practical objects, juxtaposing sophisticated
design with unconventional style in an airy loft-like location. With exciting lines such
as Verellen, Montes Doggett, Joe Cariati, Pennoyer & Newman, Jeff Jones Home
and Airedelsur as well as works from the ateliers of emerging designers and artisans,
Artefact Home|Garden blurs the distinction between interior and exterior spaces and is
a must-visit for those with a love of great design.

“At Artefact we create a balance of opposites,” states Maureen Walsh. “From the
glamorous sweeping curves of the furniture collection to the strong industrial lines of the
conveyor belt chandeliers; the formal elegance of the Royal Crown Planter cast from
a 19th century French zinc pot to the rough hewn wood table lamps of Jeff Jones; the
rococo detail in the custom welded console to the casual sophistication of the pine and
alpaca silver trays from Argentina – every piece commands your attention, every object
stands on its own.” Walsh continues, “The reason we chose to offer Verellen is because
of its flair of integrating opposites; its ‘classic with a modern twist’ Verellen is also an
eco-friendly manufacturer, sourcing the most sustainable materials available. FSC
certified lumber, components made from organic, recycled and/or reclaimed materials
are all a Verellen standard.”
In fact Tom Verellen offers this about his furniture, “Verellen’s signature couture styling
gives each piece a timeless beauty, designed with relevance from one generation
to the next. Local artisans in a North Carolina workshop handcraft the upholstery.
The attention to detail is credited to the men and women who give their knowledge,
experience and artistry to every piece they make.” (Verellen’s catalogue/Tom Verellen).
“Aesthetically enduring and carefully crafted, Verellen blends an Atelier spirit with the
highest standards in upholstery.”
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