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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

Oh, Spring

Hello Sunshine! Never has spring felt more welcome. These past few sunny days and extra hours of daylight have us feeling revived and ready for a new season. We’ve had a chance to refresh both our brick and mortar store and our website with a host of new items to share with you. 
We’re especially excited about our new Pigeon ceramics, from Marumitsu pottery in Aichi, Japan. Useful for serving hot or cold foods, these dishes are cast in a heat-resistant clay which allows them to double as bakeware. We’ve got a trio of sizes for your baking needs, perfect for pudding, cakes, gratin or even macaroni and cheese. We’ve asked our colleague, the talented food photographer and stylist, Shilpa Iyer, to demonstrate how use these in the kitchen, and she’s rewarded us with this tahini chocolate lava cake recipe, that looks out of this world. You can find that here.
If your’e looking for more ways to bring spring into your home, we’ve got bunnies, ceramic bunny dishes that is, great for holding small amounts of salt, spices or condiments on your counter or table. They also make a nice receptacle for rings or any other little item you can come up with.  And they’re just darn cute! 
While we sold out of our first round of sunny tiny yellow bowls a few weeks back, we have more on the way in late April. These are guaranteed to bring some spark to your home.
Our New Spring Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 11am - 5 pm
We can now accommodate four guests at-a-time.
Masks are still a must.
We’ve just put some fresh spring flowers in our front planters and we’re all ready to give you a warm welcome. Please stop by and say hello!

Sweater & Winter Coat Drive for Kids

We are seriously hoping that your children grew a few inches over the Summer.

Pod is hosting a gently-worn sweater & winter coat drive to benefit the folks over at the Cambridge Community Center and gathering items specifically for kids in the 5-13 year age range. Have anything that is clean and has a lot more warmth to give? Drop it off at Pod during normal biz hours between October 30th - November 6th. 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. 

Shop hours and reminders:
Tuesday-Saturday 11a-5p 
Tuesday-Saturday 10a-10:45a reserved for private appointments. 
Book Button at the bottom of this page. 
Masks are a must  
TWO guests at at time permitted in the shop

Stay well friends. VOTE. And, hope to see you soon. 

Hello September

And just like that, September is here.  How's everyone holding up out there? Still washing your hands, donning a face covering, and keeping your distance? We hope so because friends, we have got to turn this pandemic frown upside down.  Along with continuing health protocols and VOTING, we may see some light after all. For sure, the chillier mornings have us feeling somehow lighter and while heavier societal issues prevail, we are keeping positive through creativity--through the reworking of this tiny space, through the introduction of new vendors, new textures. We are finding comfort, if not purpose, in the continuity of beauty, craft, personal connection, and community. We hope you'll continue to join us. 
A new season brings new shop hours and some old rules:
Tuesday-Saturday 11a-5p
Tuesday-Saturday 10a-10:45a reserved for private appointments.
Book Button at the bottom of this page.
Masks are a must 
TWO guests at at time permitted in the shop

Stay well friends. Hope to see you soon, Julie

Summer Hours and Covid Precautions

Hello Friends! It looks like all of that hand-washing, social distancing, and mask wearing is proving successful (at least here in MA). We're ready to offer up more visiting opportunities so starting July 8th, our Summer shop hours will look like this:

Wed-Sat: 10-10:45a reserved for appointments
Book your appointment here

Wed-Sat: 11a-5p Walk-In's Welcome ( 2 guests at-a-time max )

House Rules:
2 guests will be permitted in our shop at-a-time.
Wear a mask.
Stay 6ft apart.
Upon entry, you will be asked to apply hand sanitizer.
Do not arrive wearing gloves. We will ask you to remove them and if you really want to wear gloves whilst shopping, we can provide a pair for you.
We are not accepting cash at this time. Please bring a card.
Do not bring your own shopping bag. We will provide that if necessary. 

For those of you who do not feel comfortable entering our shop just yet, we will continue to offer shipping and curbside pick-up. We are shipping on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Covid-19 Updates

June 8th, 2020 Update: Introducing Phase: 2 Cautious. Beginning Thursday, June 11th, we will be open by appointment only. Moving forward, for now, appointments will be booked on the hour from 11a-4p Tuesday-Saturday and will be 45 minutes in length--allowing us to clean and prepare between guests. An 'appointment' can accommodate one person or a party of two. Please book your appointment. 
House Rules:
Wear a mask.
Stay 6ft apart.
When you enter, we’ll ask to squirt some hand-sanitizer on your hands before you get going.
Do not arrive wearing gloves. We will ask you to remove them and if you really want to wear gloves whilst shopping, we can provide a pair for you.
We are not accepting cash at this time. Please bring a debit card, credit card, or apply pay.
Please do not bring your own shopping bag. We will provide that if necessary. 

For those of you who do not feel comfortable entering our shop just yet, we will continue to offer shipping and curbside pick-up. We continue to ship on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Los Poblanos hand sanitizer available here.

 

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

After much consideration for the safety of our staff and that of our community, we have decided to close our bricks and mortar shop until further notice. Our online shops, Pod and Shop Fog Linen will continue to operate.

Having run this business through the tragedy of 9/11 and the financial crisis of 2008, my observation is  that during a time like this, a shop like ours provides a moment of peaceful escape, a respite from anxious thinking, and simply, an opportunity to engage in 'normal' activities. Familiarity of place, voice, and even shop 'smell'-- it can be a tiny, calming antidote. Aside from the financial ramifications that this decision will surely bring, it is the interruption of this very un-defined emotional service that I find most troubling. In good conscious though, I cannot encourage my employees or our faithful clients to gather at Pod right now. The shop is so sanitized and sparkling with wonderful new items for Spring that we're eager to share with you, but for today, social distancing is the name of the game. We all need to hop on board.

Because we are still running our online venues, I will be at the shop periodically. If there's something you need (like soap-it works!), email: info@shop-pod.com, or DM us via Instagram. We'll figure it out. We can ship and local deliveries are possible too. Thank you for your understanding and stay healthy!
All of us look forward to seeing you on the other side. 

With gratitude,
Julie