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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:23:51 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>NEWS</title><link>http://www.plodes.com/news/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:12:26 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>happy 2012 from plodes studio!</title><category>NYE 2012</category><category>announcements</category><category>john paul plauche'</category><category>new year</category><category>plodes</category><dc:creator>plodes studio</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:05:15 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.plodes.com/news/happy-2012-from-plodes-studio.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">499989:5787871:14394135</guid><description><![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>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.plodes.com/news/rss-comments-entry-14394135.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>plodes @ pop-up-shop Dec 14th @ PEEL</title><category>Houston</category><category>PEEL</category><category>Re|mod</category><category>christmas</category><category>design</category><category>exhibits</category><category>hidden vices</category><category>plodes</category><category>pop up shop</category><category>shopping</category><category>stella rose</category><category>the local paper</category><dc:creator>plodes studio</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:02:21 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.plodes.com/news/plodes-pop-up-shop-dec-14th-peel.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">499989:5787871:14084436</guid><description><![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>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.plodes.com/news/rss-comments-entry-14084436.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>plodes @ west elm + etsy: we 'heart' handmade art show in houston</title><category>Houston</category><category>architect</category><category>barnacles</category><category>design</category><category>exhibits</category><category>handmade</category><category>john paul plauché</category><category>plodes</category><dc:creator>plodes studio</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:29:48 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.plodes.com/news/plodes-west-elm-etsy-we-heart-handmade-art-show-in-houston.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">499989:5787871:12547977</guid><description><![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>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.plodes.com/news/rss-comments-entry-12547977.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>fab.com + plodes studio sale 7/30!</title><category>Houston</category><category>architect</category><category>design</category><category>fab</category><category>fab.com</category><category>furniture</category><category>john paul plauché</category><category>modern</category><category>plodes</category><category>product</category><category>sale</category><category>sale event</category><dc:creator>plodes studio</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:15:49 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.plodes.com/news/fabcom-plodes-studio-sale-730.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">499989:5787871:12322239</guid><description><![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>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.plodes.com/news/rss-comments-entry-12322239.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>SUMMER POP-UP MARKET/SIDEWALK SALE @ MORTAR</title><category>Re|mod</category><category>barnacles</category><category>exhibits</category><category>john paul plauche</category><category>mid-century</category><category>modern furniture</category><category>plodes studio</category><category>trak seat</category><category>unburl table</category><dc:creator>plodes studio</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:21:11 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.plodes.com/news/summer-pop-up-marketsidewalk-sale-mortar.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">499989:5787871:12008403</guid><description><![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>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.plodes.com/news/rss-comments-entry-12008403.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>plodes studio+interface flor spotted @ NeoCon 2011</title><category>Houston</category><category>Interface flor</category><category>NeoCon 2011</category><category>designer</category><category>exhibits</category><category>john paul plauche</category><category>plodes studio</category><category>redo chair</category><category>redo series</category><category>striation</category><category>tx architect</category><dc:creator>plodes studio</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:47:45 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.plodes.com/news/plodes-studiointerface-flor-spotted-neocon-2011.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">499989:5787871:11944775</guid><description><![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>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.plodes.com/news/rss-comments-entry-11944775.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>plodes studio + DWR (Design Within Reach)</title><category>DWR</category><category>Design Within Reach</category><category>Houston</category><category>architect</category><category>austion</category><category>chaise</category><category>design</category><category>exhibits</category><category>firepit</category><category>furniture</category><category>john paul plauché</category><category>plodes studio</category><category>store</category><dc:creator>plodes studio</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 18:06:54 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.plodes.com/news/plodes-studio-dwr-design-within-reach.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">499989:5787871:11359629</guid><description><![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>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.plodes.com/news/rss-comments-entry-11359629.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Lawndale design fair 2011 show wrap up</title><category>Houston</category><category>Lawndale Art Center</category><category>architecture</category><category>design fair</category><category>exhibits</category><category>furniture</category><category>john paul plauché</category><category>modern design</category><category>plodes</category><category>roya plauché</category><dc:creator>plodes studio</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:06:58 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.plodes.com/news/lawndale-2011-show-wrap-up.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">499989:5787871:11046116</guid><description><![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>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.plodes.com/news/rss-comments-entry-11046116.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>plodes products now on etsy!</title><category>Houston</category><category>architecture</category><category>etsy</category><category>jewelry</category><category>john paul plauché</category><category>modern furniture</category><category>plodes studio</category><category>store</category><dc:creator>plodes studio</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 26 Mar 2011 02:11:43 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.plodes.com/news/plodes-products-now-on-etsy.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">499989:5787871:10919946</guid><description><![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>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.plodes.com/news/rss-comments-entry-10919946.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>plodes studio @ Lawndale Design Fair 2011</title><category>Lawndale Art Center</category><category>architecture</category><category>art</category><category>exhibits</category><category>houston tx</category><category>john paul plauché</category><category>modern furniture</category><category>plodes</category><dc:creator>plodes studio</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 05:16:20 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.plodes.com/news/plodes-studio-lawndale-design-fair-2011.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">499989:5787871:10793692</guid><description><![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>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.plodes.com/news/rss-comments-entry-10793692.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>
