More Changes to Come for 14th Street
Besides all of the new construction that can be found up and down 14th St, looks like our great street will also be getting some new features thanks to the District Department of Transportation.
On the menu for 14th:
- “twin-20″ Washington Globe lighting
- teardrop pendant lighting for street illumination
- dedicated bike lines
- pedestrian “bulb-outs”
- for key intersections, like those at Rhode Island Avenue, Florida Avenue and U Street, crosswalks and sidewalks will get special iconic identification
- cement sidewalks will give way to London pavers
- new street furniture such as garbage bins, tree boxes and bike racks
While 14th street was designed as a major thoroughfare by L’Enfant, it does have to wait until DDOT finishes the other projects that are part of the Great Streets Initiative.
To read the full article by DC Mud, click here.
The Wire Leg Table
Available in 3 different shapes (and multiple sizes), the Wire Leg Table is a great choice if you’re looking for something that feels minimal yet has a strong presence. The Wire Leg Table achieves this with its delicate looking metal legs that support a 1.5″ H reclaimed teak wood top.
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New Hours at Vastu!
Our supporters, clients, neighbors, and friends have been speaking and we listened! To better serve you all, we’ll now be open on Mondays from 11AM to 7PM.
Starting this Monday, January 9th, 2012, you’ll be able to stop by to shop our selection of classic designer furniture as well as hard-to-find custom and personalized pieces for your home.
Vastu Store Hours:
- Monday – Saturday, 11AM to 7PM
- Sunday, 12PM to 5PM
In the Old Days…
Well, not really old. We’re talking 2011 here. But here are some interesting stats from last year…
Vastu’s Top 10 Best Selling Product Types
- Chairs (side, dining, desk, etc)
- Pillows (custom throw pillows of various sizes)
- Dining Tables
- Side Tables
- Stools (counter-height, bar-height and adjustable)
- Sofas
- Coffee and Cocktail Tables
- Table Lamps
- Vases
- Sectionals
And as you may know, a lot of the custom upholstered furniture we make and carry comes from Steven Anthony out in LA.
Here are his Top 10 Best Selling Styles:
- Athens Dining Chair
- Case Study Sofa
- Georgetown Sofa
- Capri Sofa
- Ramses Sectional
- Dupont Sofa
- Frankie Sectional
- Astro Chair
- Little C Sofa
- It’s a tie between the Ramses Sofa and the Finland Sectional
We’re very excited to see what becomes popular with you, our customers and supporters, in 2012. Here’s to another great year!
New Winter Window
Check out our winter window display! We’ve got the fires going and it’s staying nice and warm in here!
Displayed (from left to right) are
All of our fireplaces, from EcoSmart Fire, run on denatured ethanol and are completely clean-burning. This gets rid of the need for a vent, flue and all of those other things a traditional fireplace requires.
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