Shades of Grey
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Longtime clients of Koo de Kir
know that we roll with the color brown - from our
chocolate walls to our business cards, we push brown like crack.
So what's up with grey?
Well, we have a new love - it's not a replacement for brown, because
brown (or as the French call it "le brun") is timeless.
Let's call
Grey the quiet older sister, the one you always sort of overlooked
-- you knew she was pretty, but suddenly one day she made you say, "Wow".
From vintage smokey grey wine glasses and decanters and steel grey
ceramic urns (in store only) to a select group of handbags,
a sexy grey
accessory
(from pale to charcoal) is the perfect compliment
to your
table, living space or wardrobe.
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Michaelangelo
knew the secret wonders of grey. In fact, there is an entire section
of the Sistine Chapel painted in tones of gray (pr en
grisaille, the French
term for
tonal grey paintings), because he could most closely replicate the
look of drawing.
Do Not Forget Navy Blue
As much as we love neutrals we can't think of a better color to compliment grey
than navy blue. From Delpht tiles to ancient chinese pottery, Blue and White
are a timeless and classic combination. Every man looks
handsome in a crisp white shirt and a blue blazer and ladies, what
is more classic than the same combination on us?
In the highly
monochromatic world of Koo, we are still passionate about color.
Right now we are celebrating all things blue, white and
grey throughout the store. Look for the newest textile collection
from John Robshaw (available in store only), great little side
dishes
to compliment
all the
white we love so much, dinnerware from
IIttala, Taika -- a sexy overall pattern with a deep blue background
(see below for more information), along with all kinds of treasures,
mostly available in store only.
Go Ahead, Try it
Here are some of our favorite paint colors - try one
or three, we promise, you'll love them all.
All Benjamin Moore: Hales Navy, Himalayan Trek, Iron Gate,
Plymouth Rock and Ancient Ivory.
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Juliska
Look at our expanded selection of Juliska dinnerware
and glassware both instore and online. We are stocked up for the holidays
but if you don't see what you
want, we'll order it for you! Juliska glassware employs centuries
old glassblowing techniques. Each piece is made by hand in the hills
outside of Prague. Referencing Byzantine forms, Juliska's modern
pieces are contemporary heirlooms suitable for any interior. The
ceramic ware, handmade in Portugal, is over to table, dishwasher
and microwave safe. View the dinnerware here.
Visit our store for a larger selection of glassware and ceramics,
all in stock and ready
to go now!
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Introducing Taika
We love this dinnerware so much, and we're not alone. This recent
product introduction from Finnish company Iittala is receiving
RAVE reviews from the design press. Stop by to take a look but
hurry because it's going fast and hard to get. Available in a
dinner plate, lunch plate, small serving bowl, ice cream bowl,
coffe mug or demitasse set -- Taika is microwave, dishwasher, freezer
and oven safe. Gorgeous and practical, a winning combination.
Holiday Entertaining Essentials
A
good soundtrack - every party needs one, you can borrow
ours or use it for some inspiration. This mix was customized
for us by John Park.
Something
to Serve With
Wine Glasses
Our signature
French Martini recipe
Have a great, great, great holiday season!
-Kristine Irving, Owner and Creative Director
 
Jefferson Hayman's Wollman Rink, East River Fog
Young Collector Series
In July we quietly introduced two new artists as
part of our ongoing Young Collector Series. Art is a thoughtful,
not to mention collectible
gift and this, season we've got something for every budget.
Jefferson Hayman is a New York City based
photographer whose sublime, ethereal and painterly photographs appear
to be antique but are in fact modern images. Using the silver gelatin
print photography medium he creates images that are timeless, captured
with a delicate tonality that harks back to the highest traditions
of the graphic arts. Hayman prints each image for specific antique
frames further developing the harmony between image and frame for
a unified piece. Each image is printed in a signed limited edition
of 25. Check out his work now. Available in store only through
January 7th! Prices
start
at
$400.
Katie Rowley is young and talented with ink stained fingertips.
Her drawings, all drawn with ink and an ink dropper are simulanteously
angry, weird, funny and cool. We are proud to offer prints of some
of her most special original drawings for sale in pre cut mats all
ready to frame and give. Each print is signed. Prices start at
$50.
Katie Rowley's "You Annoy Me" |
Events and Happenings
Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll: Sip, Shop & Save
Thursday December 6, 2007 5-9pm. Join us for our annual
open house party during the Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll. Outside
you'll experience
the old world charm of Beacon Hill through carollers, horse drawn
carriages and crowds of strollers out celebrating the spirit of
the holiday season. Inside you'll enjoy our signature
French
Martini and a 10% discount on all purchases
from 5pm-9pm when you mention this email. Almost every
business on Charles Street will open their doors on this evening
--so don't
miss this
once
a year event, and be sure
to make Koo de Kir one of
your stops.
Shop for a cause
Koo de Kir is committed to helping find a cure for cancer. Since her younger
brother's diagnosis with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, owner
Kristine
Irving,
together with her family's Irving Family Fund for Research at LLS, has
raised
almost $65,000 since March 2007 toward a $100,000 goal.
To
show our company's support, we'll donate 10% of your purchase on Saturday December
8th (one of the biggest shopping days of the year)
to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through Team
Irving. Come out and shop to support a great cause.
Money raised
throughTeam Irving is research restricted. Through a unique agreement with LLS,
100% of every
dollar
donated through Team Irving goes
directly
to
science and research. What a great way to give at the holidays!
Getting Married?
Check out our personalized Bridal Registry. You are welcome
to register for anything from one item to dozens - from a few gifts
to accessories for your entire home. A registry at Koo de Kir is
a great compliment to some of the larger chain stores. Please
call 617.723.8111 to schedule an appointment to establish your
registry.
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