sunday morning inspiration 02.19.12

February 19th, 2012 by Angela

oh the classic drafting lamp 

I have loved you all my life, and now you are everywhere…. but that won’t stop my crush on you.   You look great in this room – the color palate here where you reside is exquisite. Light, fresh and crispy – yes spring is around the corner, and I just confessed my love to a lamp, by speaking to it.

 

 

Jewels by Emily Counts

February 14th, 2012 by Margot

I certainly wouldn’t mind being gifted one of these gems, Valentine’s or otherwise. By Portland designer and artist Emily Counts, they manage to be disarmingly technical and magical all at once. Like wearing a talisman or a grown-up lady version of a lucky charm. The tiniest of details are glazed on in careful hand, and yes, that’s real gold in there. Necklaces available in our shop and read more on Emily’s inspiration & process here.

sunday afternoon inspiration 02.12.12

February 12th, 2012 by Angela

super style. 

Need I say more? Loving the crate bookcase used so simply with the exposed brick and the shag rug. As always, texture and “organized chaos” are key.

 

 

sunday morning inspiration 02.05.12

February 5th, 2012 by Angela

have a little fun…..

There is definitely a place for a little playfulness in interiors. I want to be invited to a dinner party here, I would have to be super nosy and venture through all the interesting objects in this space.  Loving the continuation of tile from the floor to the wall, particularly for the random patterning.  And yes, as always there is good texture here.

Blue + White + Black = Delicious.

 

 

sunday morning inspiration 01.29.12

January 29th, 2012 by Angela

oh yes, serious texture. 

Please come to my loft and install a wall like this! The juxtaposition between the hard lines of the seating against the organic shapes of the wall are spot on.  And those chairs alone – are so yummy in every way. 60′s mod meets updated Mayan = you will have to find a way into my life.

Inspiration for frei’s spring collection

January 16th, 2012 by Margot

Winter’s long days take holiday’s place so brains and hands are best for working and planning the next exciting thing. Annie’s got her eyes on warmer days and I can see why. Milagros offer a little bauble of magic, there’s some of Frida’s sophisticated drama, all mixed with patterns of a Japanese palette. Three disparate things that only frei can weave into the usual incredible ensembles. Colors are always my first entry-point into clothing and her chosen ones really sing here too. That vibrant tangerine orange has my eyes feasting.

Just a peek for now, but I can’t wait to see this thing take shape!

sunday morning inspiration 01.08.12

January 8th, 2012 by Angela


oh what a view

I never understood how great it was to see the sky day in and day out until i moved into my loft where the sky is the first thing I see in the morning and the last thing I see at night.  Now I understand high rise living completely. It is truly liberating.  And how about this living room?  Um, where do I start?  Perhaps the corten steel structure – the view that has to be so relaxing.  If I could only blink my eyes and be somewhere  else right now – it would be in this lounge chair. I wouldn’t have to teleport too far – other than back in time.

Holiday House on Lake Michigan by Harry Weese. [Orlando Cabanban photograph, 175222-6, ca. 1969, Chicago History Museum]

sunday morning inspiration 12.25.11

December 25th, 2011 by Angela

oh jaques tati. 

The most visual inspiration that has ever entered my periphery is Mon Oncle, by my favorite director Jacques Tati.  The color, the architecture, the sounds, the outfits, the furniture, oh I could go on and on and on. A must watch while you’re  nestled in this holiday season.  Another favorite, is Trafic. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

 

 

holiday hours

December 23rd, 2011 by Angela

We are open this year between Christmas and New Years!                                                      

Bring your family and friends in – because shopping local is much better than being in the malls!

Christmas Eve : 11:00 – 2:30

Christmas Day : closed

Tuesday 27th – Friday 30th : 12:00 – 5:00

New Years Eve : 11:00 to 2:30

New Years Day : Closed

Happy Happy Holidays!

 

 

 

sunday morning inspiration 12.18.11

December 18th, 2011 by Angela

oh cozy corner room

Low slung seating and monochromatic texture = I want to be hanging out here right now – a little brenton woods on the turntable and a glass of champagne please, and don’t forget a huge stack of new design magazines too.  One of my favorite elements of this space is the low and continuous shelving that perfectly divides the space and creates tons of usable table top space  so that the room can stay minimal and focused on comfort.