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Boston Strong Bracelet Fundraiser

28 Apr

Recently we discovered the oh-so-charming ’Dorchester’ bangle bracelets from Triple Decker Designs (seen below is Leslie’s new beloved bracelet with the Dorchester triple decker charm, with the words ‘No Place Like Home’ engraved on the back).  Triple Decker Designs is an online only business is run by three sisters who grew up off Bowdoin Street in Dorchester. They started the company to honor iconic Dorchester neighborhoods, parishes and triple deckers that they knew and loved as kids. Bill Forry said it best in a recent op-ed piece in the Dorchester Reporter, ‘ In old Dorchester, life centered around these things: Park benches and pews and three-decker porches where children and their charges congregated and found common bond based on a shared faith, a shared struggle and, typically, a shared ancestry.’.

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Following the tragedies that occurred on Monday, April 15th and in subsequent days following, the sisters of Triple Decker Designs  wanted to help those in need so they quickly placed an order for Boston Strong charm bracelets. Not only is it a statement of our devotion to our city and it’s citizens, but ALL the proceeds from these bracelets ($20 each) will directly benefit the Richard Family of Dorchester. We think these bracelets make a great gift for Mother’s Day and for anyone who shares Boston pride.

Peace,

The DottieHotties

A “Little” Snow

19 Feb
… by Bekki

“A Little Snow was Here and There”

by Emily Dickinson

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A little Snow was here and there
Disseminated in her Hair –
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Since she and I had met and played
Decade had gathered to Decade –
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But Time had added not obtained
Impregnable the Rose

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For summer too indelible
Too obdurate for Snows –

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Twenty Five

25 Dec

WHAT: Pure Holiday Joy

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Trim up the tree with Christmas stuff … Trim every house in Whoville from the cellar to the roof.

WHERE: The front yard of 392 Adams Street, private home of Mr. Trong Nguyen

Trong Nguyen, a true Holiday Light Artisan, has lovingly cut, painted and constructed many of the illuminated beauties that fill his lawn.

Trong Nguyen, a true Holiday Light Artisan, has lovingly cut, painted and constructed many of the illuminated beauties that fill his lawn.

HOW MUCH: Free to the public from 5pm-11pm

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Welcome, Christmas, bring your cheer. Cheer to all Whos far and near.

FOR: Every Who down in Whoville, the tall and the small …

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It came without ribbons.  It came without tags.  It came without packages, boxes or bags … Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store.  What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.  – Dr. Seuss

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy 2013,

Leslie, Meghann and Bekki 

Twenty Two

22 Dec

WHAT: Car Wash Gift Certificate

WHERE: Neponset Circle Car Wash

HOW MUCH: Starting at $25

FOR WHO: With salt and sand season approaching, this is the perfect gift for the guy who takes pride in his ride.

Neponset Circle Car Wash

Neponset Circle Car Wash

Nineteen

19 Dec

WHAT: Family Zoo Membership

WHERE: Dorchester’s own Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Road, 617-989-2076

HOW MUCH: $95 provides a year of free admission for 2 adults and up to 4 children under 18.

FOR WHO: Your wildest bunch of animal lovers

Photo courtesy of Franklin Park Zoo

Fifteen

15 Dec

FIFTEEN

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Thirteen

13 Dec

WHAT: Vintage  Ornaments

WHERE: Streamline Antiques in Lower Mills, open Thursday-Sunday with their Annual Holiday Open House this weekend, December 15th & 16th

HOW MUCH: $3 – $12

FOR: Paired with a gift card, its the perfect prize for your airborne sister who is big on vintage, but short on suitcase space.

A Vintage Tree in Streamline Antiques

A Vintage Tree in Streamline Antiques

Nine

9 Dec

WHAT: 2013 Celebrate Dorchester Calendar and Notecard Set featuring 12 Celia McDonough watercolors

WHERE: Gerard’s Corner Store & Restaurant, The Mudhouse, Cedar Grove Gardens and Phillips Candy House … or online at www.projectdeep.org

HOW MUCH: $10 … with the proceeds going towards Project Deep’s Summer Camp Scholarships for Dorchester youth.

FOR: Your favorite teachers, mail carriers, barbers & hairdressers will be able to celebrate Dorchester all year long!

Lingering Flurries by Celia McDonough is featured in the 2013 Celebrate Dorchester Calendar

Celia McDonough’s “Lingering Flurries” is one of 12 featured watercolors in the 2013 Celebrate Dorchester Calendar

Seven

7 Dec

DAY SEVEN

WHAT: An original Walter Baker Chocolate Factory wooden crate

WHERE: Dark Horse Antiques in Lower Mills

HOW MUCH: $45.00

FOR: Any chocoholic or industrial antique enthusiast you know

An original Walter Baker Chocolate Factory crate

An original Walter Baker Chocolate Factory crate circa 1900

Four

4 Dec

DAY FOUR

WHAT: Hand-blown glass ornaments, paperweights, vases and dishes made by local teenagers from the Bird Street Community Center. The kids also determine each piece’s pricing as well as handle the marketing and sales components of their artwork.

WHERE: Bird Street Community Center  or contact  Assistant Director of Operations Paulo Barros via email (pbarros@birdstreet.org) to find out the studio’s hours and dates of other craft shows where they’ll be displaying their wares.

HOW MUCH: Prices range depending on the piece. Paperweights from $5-10, ornaments from $15-25 and vases from $25-50.

FOR: Your decor-loving sister with champagne taste (and you and your beer budget.)

$25 hand-blown glass vase by the students at Bird Street Community Center

$25 hand-blown glass vase by the students at Bird Street Community Center (bought as a gift but it may end up being part of the permanent collection around here … so gorgeous!)

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