Northshore Home magazine highlights the best in architectural design, new construction and renovations, interiors, and landscape design.
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FALL 2019 95 ers made from a mixture of resin and marble and rock dust provides a great option for lightweight gardening containers with a classic style. After a few years, Maureen and Sue decided they wanted to do more to work with clients in the interior design space, and also to expand their offerings from Verellen. To achieve that goal, they realized, they needed more of a presence outside of Belmont. So earlier this year, the pair opened a second Artefact location, this one in Boston's South End, within easy reach of many of the city's designers. The new store is more furniture-focused than the original space. The sisters call the shop a "Verellen salon," with pieces from the company arranged in groupings throughout the space to let shoppers experience the comfort and also catch a glimpse of some of the design possibilities. The other décor pieces are all chosen to complement and coordinate with the furniture. Sue and Maureen pride themselves on creating unexpected and thoughtful product combinations that look great and help inspire shoppers' own design explorations. Alpaca throws woven in Peru are heaped on a coffee table in one seating arrange- ment, and gilt-framed mirrors produced by a guild of artisans in Groton, Massachusetts, hang above one of the couches. Metallic paper hangings, inspired by traditional Japanese techniques cre- ate patterns of shadow and light on the walls. Looking ahead, the sisters plan to rework the layout of the Boston store a bit to display even more furniture, as well as to make room at the front of the space for more smaller items. They have no plans for additional locations yet, preferring to enjoy where they find themselves right now, both physically and professionally. "Everyone told us to expect a slow start," Maureen says, sitting on a comfortable sofa and gazing out onto Boston's Washington Street. "And it was not slow. We'll be settling in here for a while." artefacthome.com nshoremag.com/nshorehome/ The sisters carefully curate accessories for the shop. Pumpkins, Cor nstalks & Hay Bales Fresh Nurser y Stock Patio Pavers & Bulk Material Outdoor Furniture Plus, plenty of seasoned and kiln dried firewood! www.wolfhillgardencenter.com 60 Turnpike Road, Ipswich (978) 356-6342 104 Eastern Ave, Gloucester (978) 281-4480 88 Elm Street, Salisbury (978) 465-3542 Family Owned & Operated for 40 Years!