In 2014, Tess Darrow noticed she was not handwriting letters despite being the founder of a greeting card company, Egg Press. Tess challenged herself to embark on a month of writing letters by hand - one per day for the month of April - in what has grow into an annual campaign called Write_On. 

Write_On now serves as a yearly reminder for people around the world to put pencil to paper and connect. It's even been incorporated into curricula to teach children about slowing down, reflecting, and connecting through handwritten letters.  

In the spirit of expressing and making happy, come join us at Pod on Sunday, April 2nd from 2p-5p to write, make cards, and get your message out. Whether you want to connect with a long-lost friend or spend some time writing mindfully, make this your label-free experience. There's no cost, and there will be supplies for makin' and pastin'. We'll provide two stamps per person, and there's a postal box across the street so you can make 'n' mail. 

We suspect it's these efforts to connect and reconnect that play a big role in creating good. We can't wait to see you. Don't forget your pencil cushion! 

*If you're stumped about why and who to write to, here is a fantastic list for inspiration. 

It's holiday crunch time and we're loaded to the gills with fabulous gifts for friends, family, co-workers, your trainer, dog-walker... You get the idea.  We've extended our hours and have broken down the Open and Closed days below.

December 19-23 11a-6p
December 24: 11a-4p
Closed: December 25-29
December 30: 11a-6p
December 31: 11a-4p
Closed: January 1-3

We will resume our Winter Hours on January 4th: Wednesday - Saturday 11a -6p
or, by appointment--yeah, we really do that. Seriously.

The holiday season can be overwhelmingly stressful, we get it, but we hope this little shop has helped to bring you joy. Thank you so much for your continued support and enthusiasm.  Peace + Love, Pod.

We do a lot of talking over here about nesting, about how much we love textiles and the importance of making your home a comfy, nurturing space for you and your loved ones.
And you, thankfully, participate in that textile love. We’re birds of a feather.
We got to wondering though, simply because we deal with the same issue, where do you put your new wonderful blanket or towel when you're already sitting on years’ worth of soft-goods? When do you cull, and once you have, what do you do with that 10-year-old sheet set you no longer need?
Personally, we’ve taken those well-loved but still useful and clean blankets, sheets, and towels to the MSPCA-Angell Animal Care and Adoption Center in Boston. At MSPCA-Angell, these items are always in demand, but now that the fall chill is settling in, they’re needed more than ever. Textiles help animals feel nested, warm, and safe in sterile cages with cement floors. Why not send your unwanted items their way? Better yet, wash them, fold them, and bring them to Pod. We’ll cross that darned Charles River and deliver them ourselves. (please no used animal beds)
And what do you get other than space in your closet and our heartfelt thank you? Well, we’re holding a drawing. Whoever donates can throw their name into the pot for a chance to win a variety of prizes including gift certificates to Pod, 
Lamplighter Brewing Co, HiRise Bakery, Michelle Barrett Ceramics, Bow Street Flowers, Extras by Alaina, and Bagelsaurus  How's that for incentive ?!

*UPDATE: We are thrilled to be hosting Lamplighter Brewing Co. From 1-3p they will be serving up samples of their house-made beer. They're new to Cambridge so come and show 'em some love.

So please join us for this special textile drive and some good cheer. We’ll look for your familiar face behind that stack of blankets and sheets.

 The mission of the MSPCA-Angell is to protect animals, relieve their suffering, advance their health and welfare, prevent cruelty, and work for a just and compassionate society.

*A special thank you to our friend Rose for letting us use this image of her adorable French Bulldog named Bubs. You can find more of Bubs adventures and snarky remarks on her Instagram feed: yourgirlbubs