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Planet Records: Harvard Square

Matt (the vinyl-fanatic for beans in a can) found some great vinyl yesterday at Planet Records in Harvard Square. He picked up a Louis Armstrong, Professor Long Hair, The Traveling Wilburys, and Slim and Slam albums. Definitely check this place … Continue reading

09. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Dispatches from Brimfield: Antique Christmas Decorations

Claudette May had an interesting selection of vintage Christmas decorations. I really love these old items; mainly because my grandmother’s house was always full of them during Christmas. Check out the photos under the Special Features tab.

17. September 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Tres Gatos aka Vinyl Heaven

I went to dinner last night at Tres Gatos in JP and was thrilled to find out they have a new/used record and bookstore in the back of the restaurant. The place has a huge selection of artists! I purchased … Continue reading

02. September 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Bean Rating: Savers, West Roxbury

Matt and I checked out the new Savers in West Roxbury. Read the full review and see photos under the “Featured Stores” tab. Women’s Clothing: 4 beans Men’s clothing: 4 beans Books: 3 beans (all books are buy four get … Continue reading

24. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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JP Featured on Apartment Therapy

Don’t miss these photos of unique apartments in Jamaica Plain. Many of the items in the homes could easily be thrift store finds. One thing they all have in common is alot of color; and for those of you who … Continue reading

05. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Major Clearance at JP Boomerangs

Boomerangs in Jamaica Plain will be closed for renovations Monday, July 11 through Thursday, July 21 and will celebrate a grand reopening Friday, July 22. From now through Sunday, July 10, all books, music, videos and dishware will be 50 … Continue reading

05. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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