I snapped these pics of Anthropolgie on Boylston Street the other night. I love the way Anthropologie utilizes super-simple materials (masking tape; fall leaves; tracing paper) to create their uber-impactful visuals! Inspiring! xo, Elissa P.S. Our Facebook fan page was mysteriously deleted yesterday. We are devastated to have lost touch with over 1,300 Calico customers, [...]
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Lovin’ these portraits of Cali–one of our fave customers–taken at Calico and around downtown New Bedford! Cali wears a vintage 60′s polka dot dress from Circa in New Bedford Cali wears a French Connection party dress from, local boutique, Contary and Deena and Ozzy studded shoes from Urban Outfitters please+thankyou headband and sunnies from Calico [...]
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Happy Fourth of July! Here’s a couple shots of our Americana-inspired window at Heir/Calico in Providence! We’re celebrating the holiday weekend with 40% off at our webshop! Spend at least $40 and enter coupon code FOURTH at check-out! But hurry! The sale is only on until Sunday! Like this on Facebook
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On my way to Lizzy’s house the other night, I just had to pull over and snap a few pics of the fabulous windows at Rocket To Mars! Located at 144 Broadway, in Providence, RI, Rocket to Mars specializes in 50′s and 60′s vintage–with a special focus on mid-century modern housewares and furniture! I absolutely [...]
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We just finished our spring window display here at Calico! Cute Window Sketch by Cody Nowell We started with the bold pattern fabric–found at our beloved local Ikea. Next, Cody found an awesome tissue paper flower-making tutorial via Martha Stewart. Cody suspended the flowers from fishing line and added some astroturf from Building 19–so it [...]
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I’m not sure where we were exactly, when we came upon these amazing store windows. It was after midnight, and we were headed to a club in Soho or Chelsea or something. Anyway, I had to jump out of the car and snap a few pics with the ol’ Blackberry! The dress is Lanvin, and [...]
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Did you miss us, Providence? We loved our downcity Providence pop-up shop, and we cannot wait to be back in town–this time at our PERMANENT new home at 231 Westminster with Heir Antiques! The new location is scheduled to open in early-mid March. We’ll keep you posted on the exact opening date! xoxo, Elissa Like [...]
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Can’t wait for Team Calico’s up-coming jaunt to Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York!!! John and I attended our first ever Fashion Week this past Fall. We had tons of fun tent-lurking, celeb-spotting, and gallery-hopping with our friend, Tom Bob. John and I, being VIPs at a fashion presentation. John’s wearing a vintage Christian [...]
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One of my favorite parts about our storefront here in downtown New Bedford, MA is our giant windows! Keeping up with installing new visuals each season is a challenge, but also one of the best parts of my job! Luckily, my BFF, Miss Cody Nowell, is a super-fabulous and creative merchandiser, so we always have [...]
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A friend just sent me this video of a Tokujin Yoshioka window installation for Hermès. So inspiring! xo, Elissa Like this on Facebook
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