it hit me last weekend - it's time to 'get my garden on' for 2021! at ARTEFACT that means planning-the-planting for the "sunny" and "shady" beds in belmont, the moderate sun containers in boston + the succulent, herb, fern …
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“light your fire”
"come on baby, light my fire" candles can be one of the most thoughtful of gifts - a perfect 'pick-me-up' for a friend, a host or hostess or a bit of self indulgence! set the atmosphere, share the mood! …

for moms + more
in honor of moms we have put together a 'great gift collection'...candles, soaps + lotions, jewelry + scarves and a few extra fun items. perfect for moms, friends, clients, teachers...and of course you! (we always encourage self-gifting!) - and …
hello from our home office to yours!
thank goodness for barstools + counterstools - our new 'office' at the kitchen island is pretty cool (and comfortable) with a pair of stools. (my eyes may be exhausted, but my back + you-know-what are pretty darn happy). these …

armchair adventures : a “virtual” tour
a few years ago we had wednesdays off...and we rambled about and shared our expeditions + sitings via 'wandering wednesdays'. we're reviving the concept - though it will be an 'armchair adventure'. ARMCHAIR ADVENTURES - vol. 1 read troubled …

NEW @ the shop
wall 'glam' - richly scented candles - luxurious hand cream (all that hand-washing can end with a 'treat') - body wash - drinks tables + poufs to carry home! gold gilded resin palmetto leaves - 2 sizes - 'nature's …

the LOLA Lounge + Pouf
Verellen designs for the great outdoors! the LOLA LOUNGE + LOLA pebble poufs - poolside, on the deck or patio, laying-about-on-the -lawn...LOVE THE LOLA! "LOLA....lalalala LOLA" • Upholstered with water-resistant underliner• Pinched stitch only• Foam and fiber construction• Tight …

may we introduce
meet joe cariati - designer/maker, mentor + one cool guy...

TRAYS – serving in style
our thought is that a tray (or two or three) are the most important of the decorative accessories - trays can make an ottoman a cocktail table, be used to deliver the most delicious beverages, serve as a piece …