#stl365 – The Refind Room
Last month we posted about our STL365 campaign and whats it is all about. This week we would like to start our campaign off with The Refind Room: The Refind Room is a furniture and home accessories store selling an eclectic collection of carefully selected, quality, previously owned items that look great in today’s homes. From […]
A Gem of a Rug Destination by Kieara Crisp
My plan was to do my next blog on a store that was completely opposite to the places I visited before. Consequently, Centro, the center for the Gucci and Louis Vutton brands of the home furnishing world located in the Central West End, was my original destination. Literally 30 seconds before arriving I was sidetracked […]
The Blodgett Lighthouse…an experience like no other by Kieara Crisp
In-house design consultation, custom lamp design and repair, and professional installation are just a few of the many services available at the Blodgett Lighthouse. With over 30 years of experience, the lighthouse claims to be more than just another lighting store. According to them, they are your only lighting store. Quick disclaimer: If you are […]
Rocket Century…Worth Checking Out! by Kieara Crisp
“What year is it again?” You have to ask yourself this question at least twice when you enter the Rocket Century gallery on S. Grand. The window front display, though nicely done, fails to prepare you for whats in store upon entering the gallery. Its the music that hits you first and acts as the […]
Intro to “Designing Small is Designing Smart” by Derek Maschek
Smarter and Smaller Houses, an Introduction to Design Last year, Merriam-Webster voted “austerity” the apparently coveted status of Word of the Year. The negativity around the term can be seen in the riots of Greece and Spain and Great Britain. The word “austere” includes definitions such as “stern and cold in appearance”, “markedly simple or […]
mixing patterns, textures, and colors by mandi maurer gray
As an Interior Designer, I am asked on a very consistent basis what the rules are when mixing patterns, textures, and colors. I many times say that there are no “rules” per say, just good design plans. For many, it can be overwhelming to mix many colors together or to add patterns into a space. […]
historical interior design by mandi maurer gray
Historical interior design is an interesting facet of the design world. Interior design by nature is using one’s creative skill set and style to produce beautiful interiors. Interiors that are set apart from all others through the work of the interior designers’ interpretation of their clients’ personal style. This all becomes more of a challenge […]
Working With An Interior Designer by Victoria Dreste
Gone are the days of the interior designer who comes sweeping into your home declaring everything hideous and demanding the removal of everything you own. Today a designer is more likely to meet with you, ask questions about your likes and listen carefully to what you have to say, helping you to discover your personal […]
creating a home by mandi maurer gray
Choosing a home and creating a personal space, a sanctuary to call one’s own, can be such an intensely amazing, yet sometimes overwhelming experience. It can be compared to choosing what college to attend and later what career path to venture on. A home is where the heart is, where our personalities and quirky traits […]
Inspiring Moments by Mandi Maurer Gray
What inspires creative professionals tends to expose itself in our work. We gather images in our memory, which emerge when we are creating. This collection of inspiring moments happens over our entire lifetimes. We constantly add to our bank of images while traveling, shopping, walking through our cities and parks, and while commuting to work. […]
