Style & Beauty

by Erin Souza  |  November 14, 2008

 

Nikki Dalrymple brings a fusion of vintage and modern décor to the North End

“Everything in here I would put in my own home,” says Nikki Dalrymple, owner of the North End’s Acquire (61 Salem Street, Boston, 857.362.7380), which opened last month. “I always want to know the story behind [the items]. I’m about asking: ‘Is it quirky? Is it cool? Would I want this in my home?’ I don’t want it to feel like a stodgy antiques mall.” Acquire’s bright space certainly doesn’t. The shop features an eclectic mix of vintage pieces and modern home accents set against a backdrop of white walls and stripped-down hardwood floors. The juxtaposition of old and new is similar to that of the items which Dalrymple — a former television producer with an entrepreneurial spirit— single-handedly selects for her store. “It’s all about the dichotomy for me, and having fun with design,” she says. “I don’t think you should take it too seriously. It’s just design — it’s not brain surgery.” A recent perusal of the housewares haven reveals plenty of items worth snatching up. Read More »

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