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Winter Inspirations

Design ideas and inspirations from BjtO Designs…

Mass Bay Trading Company
Made locally in Massachusetts this beautifully crafted bread basket is available to purchase online at Mass Bay Trading Company.Baskets offer warmth and charm to any room. Baskets of all shapes and styles are a staple for any of our design projects.

Pain d'Avignon Pain D’Avignon
Now how to fill this basket? Think no more, stop by my new favorite boulangerie…
Pain D’Avignon

Holiday Gift Ideas

Throughout the month of December BjtO Designs will be sharing our ideas for holiday gifts. We have used all of the items in our projects, so they have been seen, touched, tested and in some cases, well used. Enjoy!

Silver Temple Bells
Silver Temple Bells from Viva Terra are charming and a great solution for those interested in giving “green” this holiday.

Libeco Linens
A gift of linen is always appreciated, particularly a Libeco Lagae table cloth or even dish towels. Visit Libeco’s web site for more details.

Loro Piana
Visit Loro Piana at 43 Newbury Street, Boston and experience first hand the exquisite world of cashmere. The luxurious blankets are to die for…and their story of how they collect cashmere is most interesting.

Driftwood Christmas Tree
Here is a solution for all of that driftwood you have been collecting over the years…make a driftwood Christmas tree. Check out this link for “how to” directions. Hint, hint – I’d would love one of these!

Reclaimed Glass Cloche Terrarium
Reclaimed glass cloches at Bird in Hand Vintage Home. Yet another one-of-a-kind gifts. Plus, it’s wonderful to support local artisans. Find them on Etsy.

Granville Island Broom Co.
BjtO discovered The Broom Company on a trip to Vancouver this past summer. Check them out at The Broom Company.

Felt Stitched Ornaments
Felt stitched ornaments from West Elm make great little gifts or stocking stuffers. Available from West Elm online or in their stores.

Kobo Candles
Kobo candles are very special. Their scents are strong and true. Any Kobo selection would make a wonderful hostess or holiday gift, plus no need to wrap this gift as their packaging is wonderful! Check out their online store: www.kobocandles.com

Colorful Bags
Select one or two or three of these colorful bags or baskets from Darby Road, 1395 Main Street, Waltham (just West of Rt. 128 on Rt. 117). There are many to choose from and each one is unique. This gift will not be duplicated!

Wooden Baguette Board
A wooden baguette board is a most unique gift. Originally used as a form for a French baguette and available for $85 at European Country Antiques on Huron Avenue, Cambridge. Perfect for the bread maker in your family. We fill them with candles or other decorative items such as these sisal balls.

BjtO Designs’ favorite places to browse and shop…

European Country Antiques on Huron Avenue in Cambridge MA. Ed offers the most fabulous English and French pine antiques. This is an absolute favorite of our!

Wolfers in Waltham for all of your lighting needs. Ask for Cheryl as she is delightful and most knowledgeable.

Furniture Consignment Gallery in Hanover MA is a must see. They are a great resource for used but in very good shape furniture.

Bedford Rugs is a treasure for very high-end rugs from the middle east, specializing in rugs from Afghanistan.

Zimmans in Lynn MA is beyond words. They have every fabric, accessory and sewing notion that you will ever need. We are regulars there, they even know us by name! Everyone is fabulous to work with but Laura is our favorite.

BjtO Designs’ Favorite Landscaper is Gail Alden of Alden Landscape. If you are in need of a face lift to get your house ready for the market, Gail is well worth a call.

BjtO Designs’ Favorite Movers are by far White Glove Furniture Delivery. We use them exclusively for all of our furniture delivery and moving needs. Duane and Russell are the best, they are reliable and extremely careful. They can be reached at 508-833-6661 and they service Cape Cod as well as the Greater Boston area.