Rattan. Seagrass. Wicker. If those words conjure up thoughts like this ... you are about to be completely reformatted! More than 40 years ago, Allan Palecek, son of a Kansas fame, began traveling the world seeking inspiration in a centuries-old tradition of basket-weaving from the indigenous peoples of Asia (Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines). Amazed by their use of quickly renewable materials he returned home to design [...]
Highpoint is the end all and be all for those in the furniture biz and we have to say the volume of our inbox has increased 4-fold in the last week as we count down to the April 17, 2015 kick off. One of the showrooms we love visiting each time is Atlanta's Bobo Intriguing Objects. We love vintage and this is a little bit different [...]
Hello April .... at long last. We're counting the minutes until we can head out doors - without the layers and for an extended period of time. In the spirit of outdoor afternoons this outdoor lounger caught our eye for today's Wacky Wednesday pick. Why? Well for starters outdoor afternoons generally involve a weekend and that means wine. Wine + base of this chair = [...]
Plagued by a winter that was short yet packed a punch, we can't seem to ditch winter in the Northeast. Finding ourselves caught between whether we want to snuggle up or enjoy the outdoors, we found the perfect Travel Tuesday pick to sum up our current sentiments: cabin in the middle of nowhere, with all the boutique elements and let the cards fall where they will! Nestled [...]
Its Sunday Funday and if you love furniture like we do, you will love a T minus 3 weeks sneak preview of new products that will debut at market. If you haven't been paying attention, market refers to High Point Market, the 5 day 'fashion week for furniture' in North Carolina that happens twice a year - in April and October. It's where a few [...]
Hot off the press in the furniture world this week. With the next Highpoint Market just 3 weeks away new product previews are being launched left right and center. A few sneak peeks that caught our eye this week (we are accepting pre-orders; if you see something you must have Ask a Stylist to put you on the list) Surya and Clairebella are launching a new [...]
True or False: We don't just sell pretty new things? True - and we couldn't be more elated about that! To transform houses to homes you need pieces with stories and not every story need encompass a labour of love, though there is definitely some love in this one but of a different kind; a love of seeking out unique, exotic and true to form [...]
Pillows have been a hot topic around here this week- as has spring. Combine the two and what do you get? Hyancith's on a pillow of course! White goes with everything; purple qualifies as a jewel tone (hot for 2015) and these would absolutely breathe new life into a chair, a sofa, sectional and so forth. While they wouldn't have been our [...]
24 Hours in a Day. 8 Hours = Perfect Sleep. We spend 1/3 of our lives in bed - dreamy right?! While finding the perfect mattress should now seem like a given, its also a fact that your room decor really sets the mood. Bedding, fluffy pillows, the colors of your lamps, the right amount of light, cozy blankets, and whether you have a good [...]
Remember our node to green earlier this week? We are BEYOND obsessed with green and gold and Emporium Home has some seriously luxurious gems for this weeks Sunday Sunday edition. 1. Pandora Jade Box 2. Malachite Handlebar Table 3. Luck Be a Lady Lamp 4. Pandora Jade Tray These absolutely stunning pieces are thankfully in stock and can be at your door next week. Just promise up you [...]