Let’s just put this out there: February is not our favorite month. Winter’s getting old. Tempers are getting short. The winter blues are in full force.
But hopping on a plane to a tropical destination isn’t the only solution. Interior design can help alleviate and even prevent the winter doldrums. How do we do it? With light.

Meet Lisa and Carolyn, our lovely ladies who are all about the details. Do you know someone who pays close attention to every aspect of her outfit? What about your friend who never goes anywhere without layers of necklaces or bracelets? If you said yes to either of these, you’ve come to the right blog.

Meet Miss Simplicity. Both Christin and Lynn love to dress in a simple and practical way on a daily basis. They stick with one statement piece per outfit and look for comfort and practicality with a spark of style.

With Pinterest, Houzz and HGTV, homeowners have more sources for inspiration than ever before. You may have found, however, that replicating what you see online or on TV isn’t always that simple. Mastering proportion and scale can be especially challenging.

"A room is like a stage. If you see it without lighting, it can be the coldest place in the world." Paul Lynde

Planning to hit the road and set out on a journey this summer? Us too! Wheather your trip takes you 2 hours or 24 hours here are a few essentials to pack for your journey ahead.

Entryway? Foyer? Mudroom? Vestibule?

Whatever you call your home’s entrance, it’s a very special area of transition.

Light can be as powerful as color, shape and texture for creating spaces you love.

Well-placed lighting can give any room a special feeling. Sometimes people don’t even realize that the reason they love a particular space is because of the lighting. The art of lighting is more subtle than other elements, such as color, texture or size. Yet it can make or break your style.

Antique bronze and blue are complementary colors. Together, they offer a rich palette of richness and depth, which brings out the beauty of wood and stone.

"Family isn't an important thing. It's everything." -Michael J. Fox

We love everything in the shop but how do we begin to choose? That's why we wanted to show you our staff favorites this holiday season. You'll find that Hailey's picks range from practical to pampering. Check them out on the blog!

“It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.”

“The rituals and traditions that bring us together are essential to balanced lives.”
Nathan Williams

“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.”
 Gary Snyder

Stand back and celebrate the details.

The environment can be a hot button issue. But in the design world, an environment is always the coolest thing we get to explore.

Summer is known for hosting parties and enjoying friends and family. Living in the Midwest often makes us feel pressured to enjoy our summer. This year make a memorable outdoor experience with a few fundamental tips for setting up your outdoor hosting space.

Things to consider before creating your perfect outdoor space.

With such a short season, enjoying your outdoor space becomes even more crucial to your leisure. We all have busy schedules. So ideally, your space becomes a sort of vacation, a place for living. Outdoor living.

Lollia by Margot Elena is a world of Modern Romantic Luxury filled with lovely details, blushing fragrances and flirtatious touches.

Let us help you put together the perfect weekend getaway packing list.

While I relish our warm months, winter forms our character and brings out our best.
Tom Allen

How can we brighten a room for you?

{More than just jewelry}

Sharing the holidays with other people, and feeling that you’re giving of yourself, gets you past all the commercialism.
Caroline Kennedy

People who love to eat are always the best people.
-Julia Child

Autumn is a second spring, when every leaf is a flower.
Albert Camus

Making Great Rooms Great for Everyone

Homes have endless love and laundry.

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.--Albert Camus

The bicycle is a curious vehicle. Its passenger is its engine. --John Howard

We believe that interiors should be comfortable.

See what's new from Finchberry!

Follow along as our Threads manager gets her wrists ready for the day!

Parade of Homes 2016

Being perfectly well-dressed gives one a tranquility that no religion can bestow. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

The table is a meeting place, a gathering ground, the source of sustenance and nourishment, festivity, safety, and satisfaction. - Laurie Colwin

No one can stop you but yourself. - Liam Linisong

Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one. - Jane Howard

Cherish the time you spend with your family – because we can never say that enough.

First a howling blizzard woke us,
Then the rain came down to soak us,
And now before the eye can focus – Crocus.

Your personal taste and expression are more important than style.

Clutter is nothing more than postponed decisions.
-Barbara Hemphill

“Individual notes must be learned and played and practiced before we achieve harmony. And above all, we must learn how to pause.”

Sarah Ban Breathnach