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Pardon our appearance as we E X P A N D !
Our former roommate, Vessels Gallery, has moved to Harrison Ave. While sad to see VG go, we are excited by the opportunity to expand our space and product selection. Right now, we are in the middle of renovating the space -- testing paint colors, etc.
Mar 2010

South End Winter Sale
Union Park Street neighbors Michelle Willey, Looc, Aunt Sadie’s, Gracie Finn, and Old Japan join forces to offer 10-75 percent discounts on clothing and home accessories. Celebrate the joyous union. 8-22 Union Park Street

Saturday & Sunday, Feb 6 - 7, 2010

Paper & Fabric
Trunk show with artists Angela Liguori & Jill Bent, featuring letterpress cards, hand bound books, vintage fabric tote bags and pillows, and much more.
Saturday & Sunday, Dec 12 - 13, 2009

South End Holiday Night Out

A "thank you" from your neighborhood businesses. Over 40 retailers will offer 15-20% off, one night only specials at restaurants and galleries will be open.

Thursday, Dec 10, 2009, 4 - 8 pm

Gifts from Finland: the Land of Santa
Besides being the home of Santa, many believe that Finland is the world's capital of design. On display will be a wide range of housewares and gifts from Finland. They are bold, clever and always thoughtful -- the perfect holiday gift whether or not you still believe in Santa.
Saturday & Sunday, Dec 5 - 6, 2009

Contemporary Print Masters

woodcuts, copperplate engravings & linocuts

We are proud to host an exhibition of contemporary print masters. On display are prints by three internationally acclaimed Polish artists: Zbigniew Lutomski, Krzysztof W. Skórczewski and Jerzy Jedrysiak. Their remarkable prints represent an array of styles and techniques -- from woodcuts and copperplate engravings to linocuts. We hope you'll stop by to view these exquisite pieces of art and unveil their poetic meanings.

Sept 19 - Oct 25, 2009

Sale
Michelle Willey holds sales just twice a year -- once in the beginning of the year and once in the summer/early fall. Email friends receive advance notice and additional discounts.

Feb 6 - 14, 2010, next sale coming in fall 2010

CHRIS SPEAKMAN
sports, art & propaganda

Michelle Willey's home boutique is proud to announce an exhibition of silk-screened prints by Somerville artist, Chris Speakman. This show is a perfect start to spring with its dramatic baseball imagery. Speakman has created a unique series of art prints inspired by classic propaganda posters from the 1940s and current major league baseball players.

April 4 - May 24, 2009 (opening reception Friday, April 10, 6 - 8 pm)

STYLE CLINIC w/ Kara Butterfield
To kick off our semi-annual sale, interior stylist-extraordinaire, Kara Butterfield will run a free Style Clinic on "Shopping Your Home" where she shows simple and refreshing ways to use things that you already own to create fashionable and modern living spaces. Learn fresh styling tips for redesigning any room of your home.
Thursday, Mar 26, 2008, 6 - 8 pm

HANS GUGGENHEIM at the Willey
a traveler's sketches of the world & beyond

Michelle Willey’s home boutique is hosting an exhibition of sketches by noted artist, scholar, philanthropist and world-traveler, Hans Guggenheim, PhD. Just back from two months in Asia, Guggenheim will be exhibiting sketches from his travels both near and far, real and imaginary.

Dec 11, 2008 - Feb 22, 2009 (opening reception Thursday, Dec 11, 6 - 9 pm)

On the Move
After nearly two years at their successful Washington Street location, Michelle Willey Home Boutique and Vessels Gallery are moving. But not to worry, fans of the combined home décor shop and ceramics gallery — they’re opening their doors in a new, larger location just down the street, on Union Park Street.

as seen in the South End News, Aug 30, 2007

an evening of WOOD & WINE
You've seen Dr Beazley's bottlestoppers, now stop by and see his "real" work. Meet Robert Beazley, MD and enjoy a sampling of fine wines from SEIYO Sushi & Wine Shop and light fare from Christopher's Café.

Dec 14 - 31, 2006 (opening reception Thursday, Dec 14, 5:30 - 8:30 pm)

 

 
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