When designing a house, it is easy to get caught up in the big things - the large purchase items that take up space and set the tone for the rest of the room. Then, once the walls are painted or papered, light fixtures are installed, the rugs are laid, and the furniture is in (and flawless … [Read more...]
Wedding Season: Going Off Registry
Love is in the air! Wedding season is upon us - that time from early spring to early fall where it seems like your refrigerator is completely covered in Save the Dates. In fact, I just returned from San Diego where I was a bridesmaid for a good friend’s big day! (Congrats to Emily and Adrian!) This … [Read more...]
Behind the Seams: Give Your Upholstery A Long Life
A lot of thought, care and creativity goes into picking out and designing your upholstered pieces. It is a labor of love! Once the piece is in your home, you want to be able to enjoy it for many years to come. While disaster can sometimes strike (in my case, I’m referring to my almost-3-year-old … [Read more...]
It’s Easy Being Green
Green is the color of tranquility, a soothing hue of spring, and regardless of Kermit the Frog’s hit song, it actually IS easy to be green. This color pairs so beautifully with blues, black and white, violets, and pinks. It also happens to be one of my favorite colors of the moment! Green is … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Gift Roundup
Spring is in full bloom! Now is the perfect time to forget your responsibilities, kick back and…wait a minute, it’s almost Mother’s Day! Every holiday and birthday can bring gift giving challenges, and Mother’s Day is no exception. It can be hard to find the perfect gift for someone to whom owe so … [Read more...]
Meet the Artist Jan Fellers
The other week I had the pleasure of visiting local Kansas City artist Jan Fellers in her beautiful studio. Let me tell you, if you haven’t met her yet, you won’t want to miss your opportunity when she is at the shop April 26-28th! She is a treat, and so is Dave, her hugely supportive … [Read more...]
