This month we are celebrating the women around us. The women that encourage us to be better on a daily basis...

The home should be the treasure chest of living.
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LE CORBUSIER

What better way to celebrate Independence Day than with a new outfit that represents red, white, blue and YOU? We’ve pulled together a few outfit inspirations that will have Uncle Sam saying, “I want YOU (and your clothing too)!”

The abundance of light makes the kitchen feel spacious.

A recent remodel shows how the right design choices can brighten up your interiors for spring and summer—and year round—because the mood-brightening properties of light never go out of style.

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.

Are you shopping for the College Cutie in your life? Check out the styles from Carly and Lily. They are both Juniors in college but have styles on opposite spectrums. Since college kids usually are tight on cash, these style ideas are perfect to gift this holiday season.

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.

Mixing patterns is often something people avoid when it comes to assembling an outfit. It can be daunting and, frankly, catastrophic when done wrong. So, we pieced together an example to show you patterns that work well together and explain why!

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

“’Cause a little bit of summer is what the whole year is all about.”
John Mayer

Entryway? Foyer? Mudroom? Vestibule?

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

We are looking forward to warmer and sunnier weather which means we are exchanging our sweater for a sundress. Check out our blog on how to properly wash and store your sweater to keep them in mint condition for next winter. 

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

Check out Julie’s top three outfit picks as she transitions to spring. See how she sticks to her personal style while layering a little lighter for that warmer weather that's coming.

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.

What special items are Simply Perfect and Threads staff encouraging Santa to bring? Here’s what Holly, who has the perfect Christmas name, puts in her top five.

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!

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

Stand back and celebrate the details.

Meet Hailey Schmidt, our display guru. Her eclectic style and creative spirit allow her to envision everything from displays to layering outfits (and much more)!

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.

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.

We are thrilled to be the only shop in town to carry a selection of Quay sunglasses!

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

A room is not a room without natural light.
Louis Kahn

Have you ever fallen in love with a color?

That’s how we feel about these beautiful, crushed blue velvet chairs. The color is so stunning that it simply owns the room.

Let’s say you see chairs like this, or something else with an absolutely fabulous color, and you’re smitten. And then you bring it home and wonder, how on earth do I integrate this into my home?

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

'Tis the season...

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

Keeping Lines of Sight Clear

Making Great Rooms Great for Everyone

You've got a way to keep me on your side // You give me cause for love that I can't hide -- Johnny Cash

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

Fig | Toasted Sugar | Sweet Tobacco

Guac Star Soothing Avocado Hydration Mask from Farmhouse Fresh

See what's new from Finchberry!

"Here comes the sun." -The Beatles

Parade of Homes 2016

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate. - Oprah Winfrey

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

Pantone Color of the Year 2016

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

We need our comfort zones and should hold them sacred.

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

What could be more streamlined and uncluttered than white with black accents?

Clutter is nothing more than postponed decisions.
-Barbara Hemphill

Gathering around the table to share food is one of life’s most important activities. It’s where children learn, families bond and friends connect. And we can help encourage positive interactions with dining spaces that are attractive, welcoming and comfortable.