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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:23:57 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>NEWS</title><subtitle>NEWS</subtitle><id>http://www.plodes.com/news/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.plodes.com/news/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.plodes.com/news/atom.xml"/><updated>2011-12-31T21:12:26Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>happy 2012 from plodes studio!</title><category term="NYE 2012"/><category term="announcements"/><category term="john paul plauche'"/><category term="new year"/><category term="plodes"/><id>http://www.plodes.com/news/happy-2012-from-plodes-studio.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.plodes.com/news/happy-2012-from-plodes-studio.html"/><author><name>plodes studio</name></author><published>2011-12-31T21:05:15Z</published><updated>2011-12-31T21:05:15Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="thumbnail-image-inline ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Fpost-images%2FhappyNYE2012.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1325365853043',601,600);"><img src="http://www.plodes.com/storage/thumbnails/5706022-15811237-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1325365853045" alt="" /></a></span></span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>plodes @ pop-up-shop Dec 14th @ PEEL</title><category term="Houston"/><category term="PEEL"/><category term="Re|mod"/><category term="christmas"/><category term="design"/><category term="exhibits"/><category term="hidden vices"/><category term="plodes"/><category term="pop up shop"/><category term="shopping"/><category term="stella rose"/><category term="the local paper"/><id>http://www.plodes.com/news/plodes-pop-up-shop-dec-14th-peel.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.plodes.com/news/plodes-pop-up-shop-dec-14th-peel.html"/><author><name>plodes studio</name></author><published>2011-12-13T05:02:21Z</published><updated>2011-12-13T05:02:21Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/312087695475735/"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.plodes.com/storage/post-images/pop up shop at PEEL.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1323752903773" alt="" width="550" height="942" /></span></span></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>POP UP SHOP</strong></p>
<p>Gifts made with Design. Shop with a Party &amp; Treats.</p>
<p><em>curated by John Paul Plauch&eacute;</em></p>
<p><strong>WED DEC 14TH&nbsp; 7-10p</strong><strong>&nbsp; @ PEEL Gallery</strong><strong>&nbsp; 4411 Montrose</strong></p>
<p>Featuring gifts and designs from:</p>
<p><strong>PLODES STUDIO:&nbsp; </strong>art, product, and architectural design showcasing iPad stand design "tab"<strong>......STELLA ROSE:</strong>&nbsp; art tshirts, framed prints &amp; totes<strong>......THE LOCAL PAPER:&nbsp; </strong>high-end, specialty gift paper<strong>......RE/MOD:</strong>&nbsp; vintage small gifts, mid century furniture and home accessories<strong>.....HIDDEN VICES JEWELRY:</strong>&nbsp; handmade jewelry and accessories</p>
<p>hope to see you there!</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>plodes @ west elm + etsy: we 'heart' handmade art show in houston</title><category term="Houston"/><category term="architect"/><category term="barnacles"/><category term="design"/><category term="exhibits"/><category term="handmade"/><category term="john paul plauché"/><category term="plodes"/><id>http://www.plodes.com/news/plodes-west-elm-etsy-we-heart-handmade-art-show-in-houston.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.plodes.com/news/plodes-west-elm-etsy-we-heart-handmade-art-show-in-houston.html"/><author><name>plodes studio</name></author><published>2011-08-17T23:29:48Z</published><updated>2011-08-17T23:29:48Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="thumbnail-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=191194927606738"><img src="http://www.plodes.com/storage/thumbnails/5706022-13727216-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1313624828723" alt="" /></a></span></span></p>
<p>plodes studio along with several other local Etsy shops/designers are participating in a collaborative event between west elm and Etsy to showcase and sell our wares!&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Event Details</strong></p>
<p>&bull; Date:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Saturday, August 20<sup>th</sup> &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>&bull; Time:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1-6 p.m.</p>
<p>&bull; Location:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;west elm, Houston: Highland Village at 3910 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77027</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>fab.com + plodes studio sale 7/30!</title><category term="Houston"/><category term="architect"/><category term="design"/><category term="fab"/><category term="fab.com"/><category term="furniture"/><category term="john paul plauché"/><category term="modern"/><category term="plodes"/><category term="product"/><category term="sale"/><category term="sale event"/><id>http://www.plodes.com/news/fabcom-plodes-studio-sale-730.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.plodes.com/news/fabcom-plodes-studio-sale-730.html"/><author><name>plodes studio</name></author><published>2011-07-29T16:15:49Z</published><updated>2011-07-29T16:15:49Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="thumbnail-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.fab.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.plodes.com/storage/thumbnails/5706022-13431307-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1311957547332" alt="" /></a></span></span></p>
<p>Fab.com is having a plodes studio sale tomorrow!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Fab.com is design online.&nbsp; Fab.com features daily design inspirations and sales at up to 70% off retail!</p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">Join up if you're not a member already! And if you haven't, we personally invite you to here:&nbsp; </span></p>
<p><a href="http://fab.com/b7psop">**click here to redeem your personal plodes invite**</a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>SUMMER POP-UP MARKET/SIDEWALK SALE @ MORTAR</title><category term="Re|mod"/><category term="barnacles"/><category term="exhibits"/><category term="john paul plauche"/><category term="mid-century"/><category term="modern furniture"/><category term="plodes studio"/><category term="trak seat"/><category term="unburl table"/><id>http://www.plodes.com/news/summer-pop-up-marketsidewalk-sale-mortar.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.plodes.com/news/summer-pop-up-marketsidewalk-sale-mortar.html"/><author><name>plodes studio</name></author><published>2011-07-05T06:21:11Z</published><updated>2011-07-05T06:21:11Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.shopmortar.com/blog/?cat=10" target="_blank"><img style="width: 500px;" src="http://www.plodes.com/storage/post-images/MORTAR_eblog_600px-V2O-popv2.gif?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1309846957537" alt="" /></a></span></span></p>
<p>&ldquo;BACKSPACE&rdquo; is <a href="http://www.shopmortar.com/">MORTAR&rsquo;s</a> community-oriented free space dedicated to showcasing and fostering   creativity through an ongoing series of really cool artcentric events.   Join us July 8-10 at the Summer Pop-up Market, featuring sidewalk sale   items from MORTAR up to 75% off, mid-century modern furniture by <a href="http://www.remodshop.com/">Re|mod</a> and design objects by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Plodes-Studio/162928527080783"><span>plodes</span> studio</a>. Scope out men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s vintage eyewear from Smith Opticians and women&rsquo;s vintage clothing from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fashion-Plate-Lifestyle/104612396248751">Fashion Plate</a> (Sunday only).</p>
<p>What: Summer Pop-up Market @ BACKSPACE presented by MORTAR</p>
<p>When: Fri.-Sun., July 8-10, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.</p>
<p>**There will also be a Re|mod &amp; plodes preview party on Friiday night from 7:00 p.m &ndash; 10:00 p.m.**</p>
<p>Where: MORTAR, 1911 Westheimer, Houston 77098</p>
<p>﻿</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>plodes studio+interface flor spotted @ NeoCon 2011</title><category term="Houston"/><category term="Interface flor"/><category term="NeoCon 2011"/><category term="designer"/><category term="exhibits"/><category term="john paul plauche"/><category term="plodes studio"/><category term="redo chair"/><category term="redo series"/><category term="striation"/><category term="tx architect"/><id>http://www.plodes.com/news/plodes-studiointerface-flor-spotted-neocon-2011.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.plodes.com/news/plodes-studiointerface-flor-spotted-neocon-2011.html"/><author><name>plodes studio</name></author><published>2011-06-28T18:47:45Z</published><updated>2011-06-28T18:47:45Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Interface FLOR unveiled new sustainable carpets for its 'luxury  looks' for corporate environments.&nbsp; One of which is 'Striation'.&nbsp;  Striation is made from 100 percent non-virgin yarn, much of it derived  from reclaimed carpet fiber combined with&mdash;of all things&mdash;salvaged fishing  nets.</p>
<p>Our own limited edition reDo chair was there with them during NeoCon 2011 to help convey the opulance+salvage.&nbsp; Hmm....reFlor?</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.plodes.com/storage/post-images/plodesinterface%20floor%20neocon.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1309286931786" alt="" width="370" height="497" /></span></span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>plodes studio + DWR (Design Within Reach)</title><category term="DWR"/><category term="Design Within Reach"/><category term="Houston"/><category term="architect"/><category term="austion"/><category term="chaise"/><category term="design"/><category term="exhibits"/><category term="firepit"/><category term="furniture"/><category term="john paul plauché"/><category term="plodes studio"/><category term="store"/><id>http://www.plodes.com/news/plodes-studio-dwr-design-within-reach.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.plodes.com/news/plodes-studio-dwr-design-within-reach.html"/><author><name>plodes studio</name></author><published>2011-05-04T18:06:54Z</published><updated>2011-05-04T18:06:54Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.dwr.com/category/find-a-studio/austin.do"><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.plodes.com/storage/post-images/DWR_MDF_Plodes.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1304533365280" alt="" /></a></span></span></p>
<p>2 <strong>plodes studio</strong> products were chosen for exhibition at Design Within Reach's (DWR) Annual M+D+F exhibition on May 26th in Austin, TX.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"The 4th Annual Modern + Design + Function Austin Furniture Now is a  juried exhibition designed to uncover and promote innovative modern  furniture." -<em>via DWR website</em></p>
<p>So come see our Float Collection Chaise lounge and Flame fire element if you are in and around the <strong>DWR Austin, TX </strong>on <strong>Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 6pm</strong>.&nbsp; Pieces are ready to order!</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Lawndale design fair 2011 show wrap up</title><category term="Houston"/><category term="Lawndale Art Center"/><category term="architecture"/><category term="design fair"/><category term="exhibits"/><category term="furniture"/><category term="john paul plauché"/><category term="modern design"/><category term="plodes"/><category term="roya plauché"/><id>http://www.plodes.com/news/lawndale-2011-show-wrap-up.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.plodes.com/news/lawndale-2011-show-wrap-up.html"/><author><name>plodes studio</name></author><published>2011-04-04T19:06:58Z</published><updated>2011-04-04T19:06:58Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><img class='iphone-image' src='/resource/iphone-20110404140658-1.jpg?fileId=11561303'/></p><p>....in case you missed it....  It was a great turnout; thanks to all who came out to support your local designers!</p><p>Images and further information on "unburl" tables and "trak" seat+stool will be available shortly on our website, so keep an eye out! They're ready to order/specify in your choice of color!</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>plodes products now on etsy!</title><category term="Houston"/><category term="architecture"/><category term="etsy"/><category term="jewelry"/><category term="john paul plauché"/><category term="modern furniture"/><category term="plodes studio"/><category term="store"/><id>http://www.plodes.com/news/plodes-products-now-on-etsy.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.plodes.com/news/plodes-products-now-on-etsy.html"/><author><name>plodes studio</name></author><published>2011-03-26T02:11:43Z</published><updated>2011-03-26T02:11:43Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Plodes?view_type=gallery"><img src="http://www.plodes.com/storage/post-images/logo-etsy.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1301106143355" alt="" /></a></span></span>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Finally on Etsy!&nbsp; You'll see the staple designs for sale&nbsp;here, but check in&nbsp;from time to time because you might see some of our prototypes or one off designs for sale!</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>plodes studio @ Lawndale Design Fair 2011</title><category term="Lawndale Art Center"/><category term="architecture"/><category term="art"/><category term="exhibits"/><category term="houston tx"/><category term="john paul plauché"/><category term="modern furniture"/><category term="plodes"/><id>http://www.plodes.com/news/plodes-studio-lawndale-design-fair-2011.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.plodes.com/news/plodes-studio-lawndale-design-fair-2011.html"/><author><name>plodes studio</name></author><published>2011-03-15T05:16:20Z</published><updated>2011-03-15T05:16:20Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.lawndaleartcenter.org/events/designfair_2011.html"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><img src="http://www.plodes.com/storage/df_sq_logo.png?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1300166271717" alt="" width="305" height="347" /></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 130%;">Be the first to come see some great new designs from <strong>plodes studio</strong> and other talented designers!</span></p>
<p>Preview Party &amp; Sale<br /> <span class="h1_name"><strong>Friday, April 1, 2011</strong><br /> 6 PM&ndash;9 PM</span></p>
<p>Fair Days<br /> <span class="h1_name"><strong>Saturday &amp; Sunday, April 2 &amp; 3, 2011</strong><br /> 10 AM&ndash;5 PM</span></p>
<p>Design Fair 2011 features vintage modern objects of the 20th century as  well as cutting edge contemporary design. The best in design for  furniture, glass, ceramics, lighting, books, metalwork and fashion will  be for sale to collectors and enthusiasts alike.               <br /> <br /> An exciting feature in 2011 is the expanded The Texas Co-Op, curated by  UH Art Collection Curator and artist, Michael Guidry who brings his  unique perspective to Texas design. The Co-Op is an excellent way to  experience, learn and collect the newest Texas design.</p>]]></content></entry></feed>
