Posted on Wed, Aug 25, 2010
Thanks to Havana Restaurant and everyone who turned out for our Art & Design Dinner in Bar Harbor last week. Thos. Moser and Down East were pleased to bring together such a talented group of artists and designers, including:
Tom Curry, artist,
Roc Caivano, architect,
Gifford Ewing, fine art photographer,
Judy Taylor, artist, and
David Moser, furniture designer
Here are a few snapshots from the evening (courtesy of Gifford Ewing)...
front row, from left: Roc Caivano and Tom Curry.
back row, David Moser, Gifford Ewing and Judy Taylor.
guests looking over the delicious menu from Havana (side note: Havana played dinner host to President Obama and wife Michelle only weeks before)
Roc Caivano and Down East publisher John Viehman chatting before the start of the evening.
Stay tuned for details on our next Art & Design Dinner!
Posted on Tue, Aug 24, 2010
Looking for something fun to do in September?
Our showrooms nationwide have been busy all summer (while everyone else has been at the beach!) partnering with the finest artists, wineries and musicians to bring you a plethora of events this fall!
Here's a quick snapshot of what's happening in your neck of the woods:
FREEPORT
Women Artists in Maine- September 9th (6-8:30pm)
Join us as we celebrate notable Maine artists Michele Dangelo, Judy Taylor, Mary Ruth Hedstrom, Anne Ireland, Lynn Travis, Liz Armstrong, Missy Asen, Michele Clarke, Susan Williams and Debra Yoo.
(above: Waiting, oil on canvas, 36" x 36", by Michele Dangelo)
BOSTON
Random Moments with Artist Ilene Richard - September 9th (5-7:30pm)
Ilene Richard’s paintings depict everyday people in a wide variety of activities, relationships and settings. Her works tell stories that speak volumes without her ever having to say a word.
(above: The Opening, acrylic on canvas, by Ilene Richard)
NEW YORK
Changing Planes: new works from artist Linda Press - September 13th (5-7pm)
Our New York Showroom welcomes Linda Press. Linda's solo show, Changing Planes, presents paintings of architectural forms seen from unusal perspectives. Contact our NY Showroom for more info.
(above: NYC Blossom by Linda Press)
LOS ANGELES
Camerata Pacifica: SpeakEasy II - Marimba in Good Company
September 15th (6-9pm)
Join Camerata Pacifica percussionist Ji Hye Jung is back with her Marimba, but this time with friends, Flautist and Artistic Director Adrian Spence and Principal Violinist Catherine Leonard. This event is a delight for the senses!
WASHINGTON, DC
Art & Wine with GaryCarmody Conway and Carmody McKnight Winery - September 16th (6-8pm)
Thos. Moser and Calloway Fine Arts invite you to a wine tasting & exhibit reception in our Georgetown Showroom celebrating the works of artist Gary Carmody Conway and fine wines from his winery, Carmody McKnight Winery, which he owns with wife Marian.
(above: 101 by Gary Conway)
SAN FRANCISCO
Art Event with Rita Sklar - September 23rd (4-7pm)
Join our San Francisco Showroom for a special artist opening with Rita Sklar. Rita's recent body of works builds on her ongoing exploration of urban and natural life using watercolors and mixed media. Rita's work will be on display through November 16th.
(above: Vanishing Snowy Plover by Rita Sklar)
Please contact your local showroom or visit us online to learn more about events we have coming up this fall. We look forward to seeing you!
Posted on Fri, Aug 13, 2010
Celebrate the Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday and select from a wide variety of Thos. Moser originals at our first ever Warehouse Sale. All items are available on a cash/credit and carry basis, or local delivery can be arranged on site for a fee.
Photo taken at the warehouse on Thursday, Aug. 13th:
(click to enlarge)
And even though the State guidelines say only items under $2,500 are tax exempt, we’ll pay your sales tax for all cash/credit and carry items priced over $2,500 at the Warehouse Sale, so your entire purchase will be tax free.
Call or visit our Boston Showroom with questions and for more information.
Rules & Restrictions: Sales Tax Holiday Weekend guidelines as determined by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue: total order may exceed $2,500, but only items priced at $2,500 or less will be tax-exempt; orders made during the sales tax holiday weekend must be paid in full in order to qualify for the sales tax exemption; applies to purchases for personal use only, purchases by corporations or other businesses and purchases by individuals for business use remain taxable. For items priced over $2,500 that are not eligible for the sales tax holiday, we will pay your sales tax for those items at our Warehouse Sale only. Offer of free delivery only applies to full price items and cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions. All cash/credit and carry sales will be exempt from sales tax, however delivery to addresses outside of Massachusetts will be subject to local sales tax if applicable.
Posted on Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Thanks to all who attended last night's Maine Art & Design Dinner at Primo in Rockland (Maine).
We were thrilled to partner with Down East Magazine to bring together a distinguished panel of artists and designers and enjoy a fine dinner from acclaimed chefs Melissa Kelly and Price Kushner.
Our lineup of presenters included:
From L to R:
Bill Laurita, woven products designer of Swans Island Blankets
Jim Kinnealey, co-owner of Caldbeck Gallery in Rockland
Cynthia Hyde, co-owner of Caldbeck Gallery in Rockland
Eric Hopkins, Rockland-based artist
Eric Allyn, architectural designer from Rockland
David Moser, principal furniture designer for Thos. Moser.
Eric Hopkins kindly offered up his beautiful gallery prior to the dinner for a cocktail party that was well received. Many thanks to Bettina Doulton of Cellardoor Vineyard for providing the wonderful wine and Melody Wolfertz of In Good Company for the catering at the reception.
Here are a few photos from the dinner at Primo...
Pictured below are the gracious hosts for the evening's festivities (l to r), John Viehman, publisher of Down East magazine; Colleen McCracken, CEO of Thos. Moser; Melissa Kelly, Primo co-owner and Executive Chef (holding an advance copy of her upcoming book collaboration with Down East, called "Cooking Down East; Favorite Maine Recipes", which is due out in October); Price Kushner, Primo co-owner and Bakery/Pastry Chef.
We think it will be hard to top last night's dinner, lively guests and wonderful presenters, but we will try when host our next Art & Design Dinner event at Havana in Bar Harbor on August 17th...we hope you will join us! (Please call our Freeport showroom for more information).
Posted on Fri, Jul 23, 2010
Our Freeport showroom hosted a wonderful book signing, reading and reception with author Dominique Browning last week. Dominique read from her new book, Slow Love, and answered questions about her high-powered career, getting laid off and learning to appreciate the finer, slower things in life.
Here are a few snapshots from the event...
Be sure to check out Dominique's blog,
Slow Love Life!
Posted on Fri, Jul 23, 2010
Join Thos. Moser and Down East Magazine in Rockland on July 29th for special evening at the acclaimed Primo Restaurant...
Posted on Tue, Jul 20, 2010
Join us this Thurdsday, July 22nd from 5-8pm
as we continue our Twilight Thursdays series at our
Los Angeles Showroom in Culver City
Special events include:
- live music
- a film series in the courtyard
- wine tasting from select wineries
Thos. Moser is pleased to present these complimentary wine tastings at our Los Angeles Showroom in partnership with 4Play Wine Consultants. This week features wonderful Pinot Noir from California & Oregon. The tastings are part of the Twilight Thursday series in the courtyard of the historic Helms Bakery Building. Stop by and enjoy some fabulous wines!
CLICK HERE to download a tasting notes sheet with details about this week's featured wineries and selected wines.
UPCOMING TASTING SCHEDULE:
7/22: Pinot Noir
7/29: Best of the tastings!
For more information:
Thos. Moser Los Angeles Showroom
8705 Washington Blvd. (Helms Building)
Culver City, CA 90232
t: 310-204-5726
e: lashowroom@thosmoser.com
Posted on Fri, Jul 09, 2010
SLOW LOVE:
How I Lost My Job, Put on My Pajamas & Found Happiness
WHAT:
Join us in Freeport for a special reading, book signing and reception with author Dominique Browning, former Editor in Chief of House & Garden.
WHEN:
Monday, July 19th from 6-8pm
WHERE:
Thos. Moser Freeport Showroom
149 Main Street
Freeport
Please call in advance to pre-order a copy of the book - RSVP as seating is limited!
RSVP:
freeportshowroom@thosmoser.com
(207) 865-4519
About the book:
For over a decade, Dominique Browning, editor-in-chief of House & Garden, had been embroiled in the Condé Nast empire where back-stabbing was elevated to an art form, “an elaborate corporate kabuki.” But one Monday morning in 2007, the magazine folded and she was told to pack up her office. Overnight her driven, purpose-filled days vanished.
With her children leaving home, and a long relationship ending, the structure of her life disappeared. After losing the job that defined her, Browning fell into a panic of loss ¾ and along the way discovered a deeper joy than any she had ever known.
Uproariously funny and unabashedly self-deprecating, Browning’s journey to self-discovery is one that resonates with many readers and makes them laugh out loud. SLOW LOVE is about wearing your pajamas to the farmer’s market, playing piano at four in the morning, and learning to love an unexpected, unanticipated life.
About the author:
For over a decade, Dominique Browning was the editor-in-chief of House & Garden. She currently writes a column for the Environmental Defense Fund and blogs at SlowLoveLife.com. She is the author of Around the House and In the Garden and lives in New York City and Rhode Island.
Check out the video of Dominique on ABC News launching her book.
We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Posted on Fri, Jul 02, 2010
Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the opening of our new Thos. Moser Gallery Store in Southampton, NY! We could not be more thrilled to finally have a presense in The Hamptons this summer.
We have an assortment of our most popular designs for you to see and touch first hand. We've also installed a large flat screen TV monitor so visitors can interactively explore the entire breadth of our offerings online, as well as see a real-time connection to our shop in Maine where all our furniture is crafted by our talented and dedicated team of woodworkers.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff in Southampton looks forward to saying hello, answering your questions and assisting you with every step of the order process, and can even help you design a custom piece of furniture to suit your individual needs. We invite you to stop in and learn how you can enhance your space with our award-winning designs this summer.
We are conveniently located at the corner of Main and Hampton Streets in Southampton:
Thos. Moser Gallery Store
100 Main Street
Southampton, NY 11968
p: 631.761.5250
e: hamptons@thosmoser.com
SUMMER EVENTS IN SOUTHAMPTON- COMING SOON!
We are busy planning an array of events throughout the summer, and will be posting the details very soon. To make sure you get all the latest information, please sign up for our email announcements and we will gladly keep you informed.
Posted on Fri, Jun 18, 2010
Tune in to TLC on Friday, July 16th at 10 PM (ET/PT) for the premier of DC CUPCAKES, featuring our DC's Showrooms' neighbor, Georgetown Cupcake. (they are directly across the street, so we can vouch for the fact that they are a hotspot!)
Here is a little blurb from TLC on the new series: TLC's Summer slate just got sweeter with the arrival of DC CUPCAKES, the latest treat in the network's growing menu of food themed programming. Premiering with back-to-back episodes on Friday, July 16 at 10 PM (ET/PT), the six-part series follows sisters and business partners Sophie LaMontagne and Katherine Kallinis as they run Georgetown Cupcake, a small cupcakery that they've transformed into a sweeping success.
Sophie and Katherine risked their life savings and traded high power careers in fashion and finance to pursue their passion for baking and their lifelong dream of opening a bakery. Armed with their grandmother's recipes and strong family support, the sisters opened Georgetown Cupcake on Valentine's Day 2008. To their surprise, the shop became an overnight sensation and now sells more than 5,000 cupcakes a day.
DC CUPCAKES shares the recipe to Sophie and Katherine's sweet success, following their journey as they navigate the challenges and rewards of building a booming cupcake business. Each half-hour episode goes beyond the frosting to capture the behind-the-scenes drama in their fast paced, family-owned bakery. From baking and decorating thousands of gourmet cupcakes a day, to meeting tight deadlines for discerning clientele, to securing large projects such as fundraisers, festivals and weddings, there is never a dull moment with this sister duo. Mixing in their Mother ("Mommy") -- who plays a big part in running the family business -- adds to the chaos and family drama. The other staff members are as colorful as their cupcake creations--their small workspace, sprinkled with the high volume of business, leads to family bickering and staff tension that has more icing flying through the air than on the cupcakes.
shown above: Katherine Kallinis and Sophie LaMontagne.