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Recap: Modern Economy Sale
Portland

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Saturday saw the first Modern Economy sale in Portland and, yes, we gave up our beauty sleep for the privilege. We managed to meet AT:SF’s illustrious Anh-Minh; chat up some AT fans in line; snag a J. Mendicino pigeon vase; and run into lots of familiar faces (including one from our recent Gilt Club dinner).

 
 
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Judging from the crowds, the event seemed to be a rousing success, and we hope that Meg will make her way to PDX again soon.

If you attended, what did you think of the sale? Pros? Cons? And, most important, what was the best deal you walked out with?

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i went but didn't buy anything. i thought the vases with cutouts were lovely and contemplated getting one as a reserve christmas present for my best friend. i decided against it because it seemed a bit delicate and she has children.

posted by mannequingirl on July 21st 2008 at 3:52pm
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I'm afraid to ask... but how much was that Duffy London chandelier light going for?

posted by annieo217 on July 21st 2008 at 5:58pm
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Annieo217, that was one of the things I didn't even look at. Maybe someone else checked it out and can help...

posted by liseah on July 21st 2008 at 6:45pm
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annieo217 - I think the Duffy light was 50% off ($225 instead of the usual retail price of $450). And at least one of them sold that afternoon.

posted by anh-minh on July 21st 2008 at 8:55pm
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Can someone please tell me who makes those beautiful ceramic tiles?

posted by bshore on July 22nd 2008 at 5:28am
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bshore - Xenia Taler is the artist.
http://www.xeniataler.com/

posted by anh-minh on July 22nd 2008 at 5:37am
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I purchased a J. Mendicino vase, 2 boodalee blankets, and some recycled rubber coasters from Josh Jakus. I thought the boodalee blankets were a good deal. (2 for $30). The Cleaners was the perfect venue for the event. Hopefully Modern Economy will come back to Portland next year!

posted by j_leigh on July 22nd 2008 at 10:49am
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Oh, be still my heart... I've been coveting that Duffy light and I would have bitten the bullet for $250. Any chance they will come to Chicago?

posted by annieo217 on July 22nd 2008 at 10:51am
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And i forgot to mention the Clothpony clothes were absolutely adorable. It made me wish there were clothes as cute as that when i was a little kid.

posted by j_leigh on July 22nd 2008 at 10:55am
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