FP: How did “Twelve Chairs” begin? What was the inspiration behind this décor/interior design business?
TC: It all started with an email. "We should open up a shop and interior design studio!" The rest is history. Neither of us really had any pause...we went full steam ahead from that very moment. Having studied interior design together in college and having worked in the design and retail industries we felt that we had the background and experience to pull off the hybrid business. And so far so good!
FP: Why did you choose to settle in Fort Point?
TC: We loved the creative energy, the architecture, the sense of history and most of all the people. Sounds like a killer combination!
FP: Now that you have lived in the area awhile, what do you find most interesting about its indigenous, creative population?
TC: We love the sense of pride that the Fort Point residents have. It's like no other neighborhood in Boston and everyone here really values its history and uniqueness.
FP: What is your favorite local hang-out? We want to catch you in your savvy skirts and seriously swanky slacks? Just look for a pair of young, professional fashionistas in Fort Point and you will know what we mean!
TC: This is a tough one. Here it goes: Sportello for "Bagel Friday," Flour for cookies (Miggy likes ginger molasses and Roisin likes peanut butter), Yada Yada for chai lattes, Lucky's for fish tacos. How did this become all about food!?
FP: We love the greeting card selection! They are so witty! Who makes those? And that killer dining table, where do you find this stuff?
TC: Narrowing down what cards we should carry in the shop was torturous. Their are so many fantastic lines out there that it was nearly impossible to decide. We ultimately settled on Rifle Paper Company, Sycamore Street Press, and Smock. They're a perfect balance of sweet and sassy. The dining table is another one of our favorite pieces. The top is made from salvaged pine from trees that came down in a huge storm in Upstate New York and the legs are industrial pieces from an old factory. The gentleman that makes them can do custom sizes all with unique legs. It's been a very popular piece. We love getting to meet so many interesting and talented people who are behind the items in our shop.
FP: You often have local art that is for sale in the store. Why go local? How would a local artist have the opportunity to show work with you?
TC: We love the fact that Fort Point is such a welcoming, supportive community. We feel so fortunate to have been embraced by the neighborhood and showing local art is one small way we can be supportive, not to mention the artists here are beyond talented. We're so lucky that they're willing to show in our space! We're also extremely lucky to be working with Glovebox. They're the real catalysts behind all of this. Artist members of Glovebox are hand selected by the fabulous Jodie McMenamin to create fantastic exhibits in the shop. We can't wait to start planning the next one!
FP: Beach Vacation or Europe Tour? Definitely a Europe Tour.
TC: We're both too antsy to relax on the beach. Plus we can't get enough of great art and architecture.
FP: Where do you see “Twelve Chairs” in the future?
TC: This is a frequent topic of conversation. We love to brainstorm/ daydream about the future of Twelve Chairs. In the immediate future we plan to have a web-store. More long term goals include our own furniture and home decor lines and maybe a book!
Log onto www.gloveboxboston.blogspot.com on 8/24 to read part 1 of this interview by artist organization, GLOVEBOX
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