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"Deliciously Different Ideas" for the holidays at Palate Partners

December 8, 2006

Tired of giving the same old gifts year after year? Spice up your gift giving and try a customized gift from Palate Partners.

New Original Artwork, Stained Glass, and Jewelry at Collage

December 4, 2006

Collage in the Strip District features a variety of original, unique treasures. This month, new watercolors have arrived, a Collage glass artist is featured in a national publication, and a jewelry designer has introduced a new collection.

There’s More to the Orient Than Oriental Carpets

December 1, 2006

O’Bannon Oriental Carpets is proving that there is more to the Orient than Oriental Carpets with a new line of antique and contemporary furnishings from, Thailand, China, India and Pakistan. Now among the quality carpets and textiles at the shop in Lawrenceville, there are unique accessories that show the diversity of collectables from the Orient.

New Gift Items Available at Divertido

November 27, 2006

Divertido is bursting at the seams with hundreds of items to meet your holiday gift-giving needs for all ages—from silk beaded evening bags to affordable pashmina scarves, a stellar jewelry collection, colorful vases and pottery, fragrant tall tapers, the ever popular Holy Toast, fun kids’ stuff and much, much more.

Equita Opens Its Doors in the Design Zone

November 15, 2006

Equita, a fair trade and green lifestyle shop, is opening its doors in the 16:62 Design Zone with a Grand Opening event 10a a.m. to 7 p.m. November 24 through 26. Catering to the ethically conscious consumer, they feature an extensive selection of Fair Trade, organic and green essentials for the body and home, under one roof.

Lawrenceville Artist Presents New Book of Pittsburgh Art

November 6, 2006

16:62 Design Zone artist Ron Donoughe has created a new book called “Essence of Pittsburgh: Paintings of Ron Donoughe in the Plein-Air Style.” Published by Pittsburgh Center for the Arts (PCA), the book shows the diverse texture and character of the Western Pennsylvania landscape through the eyes of a painter.

Salon 22 Wins National Contest by Matrix Hair Products

November 3, 2006

After entering a national contest, Lisa Love, owner of Salon 22, a Design Zone business in Lawrenceville, won free installment of the first Matrix Color Gallery in the nation. The Matrix Color Gallery is a new color mixing technique spotlighting the artistic side of hair coloring.

Gallery on 43rd Street Presents Two New Artists

October 2, 2006

Gallery on 43rd Street is excited to be showing the work of two new artists, Steve Belovich and Ceres Rangos.

Articulate Seeks Weblog Support

September 28, 2006

ARTICULATE, an organization founded by ASHgalleries Director Allison Hoge, is currently seeking interest and support for our projects. We are building our database of artists, galleries art organizations and others who think this is a great idea, through our WEBLOG at art-iculate.org . By joining the WEBLOG, you show your support, interest and enthusiasm in our organization and the programming we offer. Help make the vision a sucsess by signing in and posting your opinion.

Elements Carrying Style Junkie Line for Your Fashion Fix

September 22, 2006

Elements welcomes a new local line of handmade garments to its fashion offerings: Style Junkie. Designer Jeannie Lee of Morningside bases her designs for Style Junkie on a fusion of classic lines and forms with contemporary elements.

Elements Carrying Style Junkie Line for Your Fashion Fix

September 22, 2006

Elements welcomes a new local line of handmade garments to its fashion offerings: Style Junkie. Designer Jeannie Lee of Morningside bases her designs for Style Junkie on a fusion of classic lines and forms with contemporary elements.

The Language of Rugs

August 21, 2006

O’Bannon Oriental Carpets presents The Language of Rugs, an exhibition that explores the origins of some unusual rug names. Featured in the show are Mamluk, Bidjar, Lotto and Serapi rugs that are as diverse as they are beautiful. The exhibit runs through October 28, 2006, at O’Bannon’s new location on Butler Street in Lawrenceville. Kristen Rockwell, the exhibit’s curator and proprietor of the shop, is also conducting informal discussions about the different rugs.

Digging Pitt Gallery Announces Digging Pitt Too

August 18, 2006

Digging Pitt Gallery has opened a new space, right around the corner from the Butler Street Gallery. Located on the corner of 45th and Plummer streets in Lawrenceville, the storefront houses work from area artists that we had to have out where people can see them.

Collage Introduces Local Jewelry Designer

August 5, 2006

Local jewelry designer Cindy Grant will bring her unique creations to Collage on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Digging Pitt Enters the Blogosphere!

June 27, 2006

Announcing...The Digging Pitt Blog at http://diggingpitt.blogspot.com--another great place to go to stay up on all things Digging Pitt.

Society for Contemporary Craft Nominated for NICHE Magazine Top Retailer Award

June 12, 2006

The Store at the Society for Contemporary Craft (SCC) has been selected as a nominee in Baltimore, MD-based NICHE magazine’s 2006 Top Retailer Awards, Best Arts Nonprofit category.

Divertido Announces Line of Candleholders by Lawrenceville Designer Paul Schifino

April 6, 2006

Lawrenceville designer Paul Schifino has made a line of candleholders out of bathroom fixtures, now available at Divertido.

Common thread

February 23, 2006

Digging Pitt Gallery's flat files yield unique display of artists' collaborations.

The Decorating Warehouse Seeks Consignment Items

January 19, 2006

The Decorating Warehouse, on the corner of 17th and Smallman Streets in the Strip District, is now under new management. Renee’ DeVaul was hired in late September 2005 and has been making new and exciting changes. Renee is currently looking for unique and one-of-a-kind items to add to the new consignment theme. Of particular interest are hand-made arts and crafts, antiques, and quality used furniture.