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Pod is 25!
Last week, Pod turned 25.
Yes, a whole quarter of a century has gone by and we blame YOU. You encouraged. You brought your dogs when ours had passed. You tried something new--repeatedly. You supported the causes. You purchased what you could during more than one recession. You dragged in your out-of-town friends. You stood in line outside during a nationwide pandemic. You made this shop your "third space". You hitched your wagon to our runaway train and put your trays in their upright position as we took off and crash landed into your hearts. How dare you. Thank you. We'll never forgive you.
Join us Friday, 9/22 and enjoy 25% off your purchase. For our friends further afield, use code WOW25 online. That day, shop hours will be 12-7p. From 5-7p we'll be serving up bubbly beverages. We hope you'll be there. We'd love to raise a glass to you. And humbly, Thank you. X, J
Youth Sweaters / Hats/ Gloves / Winter Coats Drive
Did you child experience a growth spurt this Summer? In the final moments of this balmy Fall, are you just discovering that last years Winter gear needs replacing? We have a solution for you!
Pod is hosting a new and gently-worn sweater, hats, gloves, and winter coats drive to benefit the kids over at the Cambridge Community Center and gathering items specifically for kids in the 5-12 year age range. Items should be clean and sizes should range from youth S,M,L and even a few adult smalls could be helpful.
Have anything that is clean and has a lot more warmth to give? Drop it off at Pod during normal biz hours between October 29th - November 8th. We'll take it from there. If you don't have any of the above, we'd love it if you could spread the word. That's always helpful too. XX
Shop hours:
Tuesday-Friday 11a-6p
Saturday 10a-15p
Correll Correll Pop-In: May 19-21
Daphne and Vera Correll are twin sisters who share a love for textiles, shapes, and colors. Their fashion collective Correll Correll focuses on experimenting and inventing new processes to make sustainably produced textiles and garments. Their designs are the result of their lifelong shared play with circles, squares, and triangles and the reinterpreting of traditional forms of craft. At the core of their enterprise, is the drive to redefine the relationship between maker, designer, and wearer.
Founded in 2005, they have textile studios based in New York and Berlin. Their entire collection is exclusively made in their own workshop or in collaboration with other New York City based manufacturers. They are using organic and recycled materials with an experimental approach to traditional forms of production.
We asked how their separate, foundational practices inform the designs for Correll Correll.
Daphne: "I studied photography and design during my studies focused on the representation of architecture. My approach has always been interdisciplinary. Combining structures, surfaces, colors, and shapes--balancing functionality and form and placing it in a contemporary context is where I like to put all my focus on."
Vera: "My educational background is in Art and interdisciplinary design, I received My BFA at the Art institute of Chicago with a focus on fiber and material studies and photography. Prior to that, I studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in the Netherlands, in their very conceptual fashion and textiles department. I find that this influences how I approach sustainable strategies in fashion systems and materials innovation for Correll Correll."
For three days--May 19-21, or while goods remain, we are excited to host an edited collection of tees and kids-wear by these two talented women. For a while now, we've admired their work and couldn't be more thrilled that they've agreed to indulge us. You can learn more about Correll Correll here.
10% of all in-shop sales over this three day period will be donated to the Center for Reproductive Rights We hope you'll come though. X,J
Pod Hosts Knosen Antiques Feb. 18,19 & 20
When: Feb.18, 19, & 20, Where: Pod, What time: 12-5p each day
While the shop has been closed for a bit, we've enjoyed scheming up a plan to host our colleague Amanda Knorr of Knosen Antiques.
Knosen is an online antique shop based in the Boston area with a focus on antique European pine sleigh beds and English furniture. The shop is a celebration of antique pine furniture and functional pieces with a beautiful history and long lives ahead of them. Each piece is an heirloom, carefully selected in England before making its voyage to New England. Amanda will be filling the shop with favorite finds and one-of-a-kind pieces. We can't tell you exactly what will be in shop, but the images here can provide the 'gist'.
It's a shop takeover and we couldn't be more excited to have you come through and learn about Knosen Antiques. And let's admit, it's much for satisfying to see these pieces in person. As there will be larger items of furniture, local and not-so-local deliveries can be arranged. We hope to see you!
NB: Given the UK theme, we'll be offering the full flavor range of London Borough of Jam plus fresh loaves of the tastiest brown bread from Hi-Rise Bread Company. Heirloom antiques for life. Jam and bread for your weekend.
It's a Shopping + Fundraising Kind of Weekend
Shopping. Fundraising. Join us December 11th & 12th!
Our annual holiday event is especially important because we'll be donating a portion of our weekend sales to Rosie's Place, a local organization whose mission is close to our hearts.
Rosie's Place was founded in 1974 as the first women's shelter in the United States. Located in Boston, their mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment that helps poor and homeless women maintain their dignity, seek opportunity, and find security in their lives.
Today, Rosie's Place is a multi-service community center that offers women emergency shelter and meals, and so much more: a food pantry, ESOL classes, legal assistance, wellness care, one-on-one support, housing and job search services, and community outreach. Here women will find support, opportunity and the tools they need to make a new start.
Rosie's Place relies SOLELY on the generous support of individuals, foundations, and corporations and DOES NOT accept any city, state, or federal funding.
So what's going on besides making a dent in your gift lists?
Erin Heath, the creative force behind Forêt, joins us again to create her magical wreaths of fresh and foraged materials. Wreaths can be picked up at Pod December 11-12th. Erin will be on-hand at Pod Saturday, Dec.11th making a few extras. We recommend that you pre order . Orders close Wednesday, Dec.8th at 1pm.
We'll have some freshly baked holiday cookies for sale from our talented friends at
Breadboard Bakery. Speaking of bakeries, we're so excited to welcome
Polka Dog to the party. They'll be at Pod on Saturday, Dec.11th from 11a-3p with the best, all-natural treats for your canine & feline friends. They're made right here in Boston!
Do not forget the RAFFLE!! You know our raffles are pretty great and this year won't disappoint. Anyone who makes a purchase at Pod this weekend can throw their name into the 'hat' to win. Presently, we have very generous donations from: Cutty's, Bon, Lite & Cycle, Sofra Bakery, Covet & Lou, Hi-Rise Bread Co., SAULT New England, Bagelsaurus, Curio Spice Co., Wine & Cheese Cask, Field & Vine, and Whimsey by Lindsey. This list could grow.
It's a fun time. We help you out, you help us out, we all help Rosie's out. There's a lotta love around this weekend and we hope you will find a moment to participate. XO