Thursday, March 13, 2014

outdoor living


One of the most wonderful aspects of living in Arizona is the opportunity for indoor/outdoor living.  At this beautiful client's home (she is beautiful and so is her home), all the doors open onto the garden, pool and yard.  We designed a 15' custom dining table for her back patio made from 2" reclaimed wood with a custom designed iron base.  Around the table we put upholstered chairs with sunbrella fabrics.  With the finishing touch of the unique chandelier overhead, this setting welcomes family and guests for enchanted gatherings.  We always love to bring in fresh flowering plants and blend multiple textures to make each space feel unique.  Using chandeliers, large mirrors and collected pieces brings an unexpected ambiance to your guests.


A side seating area offers warm, cozy comfort while enjoying the refreshing outdoors...


Over the holidays we helped decorate and prepare for a holiday dinner party on this beautiful back patio...

We showed up with a car full of goodies for the party!

On the other end of her yard, we placed two more custom tables - round reclaimed wood tops with stone bases surrounded by woven chairs with sunbrella cushions, which offer the opportunity for intimate dining conversations.  We feel that using varying table shapes that are most conducive for the spaces helps create the most optimal flow.


Wednesday, March 12, 2014

happy.


Before sending my daughter Emily off to Belgium, we stopped in California for a few days.  
The beach is my happy place and it was so nice to be there for a few quiet days before flying out to New York and having to say goodbye to my baby :(  
Anyway, whenever I am there I am reminded of how much I love some of the little details in our house there.  The tile in our downstairs bathroom was designed by a very dear family friend.  I even had his design sketch framed and it hangs in the house with some of his other sketches.  
I can't quite explain it, but this bathroom tile just makes me smile...

in my happy place!

The beautiful photos on here were taken by my daughter Emily (the slightly blurry ones, by me:)).

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

t-shirt tuesday



It's T-shirt Tuesday again!
Get 20% off all Michael Stars tees and tanks in the store today!

"Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak." - Rachel Zoe

Thursday, March 6, 2014

when life gives you lemons...


Make lemonade!
Come check out all our lovely glasses and this wonderful new book "Homemade Summer" to start your spring and summer off right!


Wednesday, March 5, 2014

around the shop


We've always got new treasures big and small for you here at the shop!
Come see what we have these days!