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hinge: (noun) a jointed or flexible device on which a door, lid, or other swinging part turns; a determining factor
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term she has smartly trademarked. It’s the juxtaposition of storied, character-rich pieces with minimal urban elements. She plans to write a book on the aesthetic but in the meantime is focusing on the Web front. “What we really want is for people to have the option of choosing a local furniture designer, and have it be an easy process,” Angela said. Eventually, the goal is to expand to markets in New York, San Francisco, and Austin, each using its own local artisans. For now, many of Hinge’s pieces reside in Angela’s Wicker Park home and are viewable by appointment. “Overall I feel really good about the space coming together,” which she describes as a “peaceful, warm environment.”
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