September 2003
Boston Magazine
Natalia Szidon is interviewed and photographed for the “Domestic Tranquility” story. When asked for tips for taking the edge off contemporary home furnishings this autumn, Natalia recommended the following:
1. Tone down your sleek look with natural elements like bamboo, branches and berries
2. Bring the color and textures of fall inside. Collect berried bittersweet vines for simple and dramatic arrangements inside
3. Plan a party to keep the connections you’ve made in the summer alive and vibrant through the fall and winter. “Entertaining others will motivate you to warm up your environment”

April 2003
Improper Bostonian
Cocoon radically makes over an apartment in the North End for the “Urban Renewal” story. “We asked local designers for inexpensive ways to turn an uninspired, tiny apartment into a charming, welcoming oasis”