New arrivals of fresh ideas for your walls!
This beautiful mirror is a grand scale and would make a perfect entry way mirror!
$1,975
This colorful clock would be great over a fireplace mantle.
$290
These wooden keys would be a unique addition to any room.
$288 - $320
A classic and sophisticated sunburst mirror - lovely hanging over a tufted headboard or over a console table.
$375
Check out these great pieces that have come in from our Market orders!
Turquoise Display Cabinet - $863
Hammered Metal Bookcase - $3,763
Stone Top Cocktail Table - $998
You know when something significant happens in your life, and you feel everything around you slows down and you think -- life will never be the same again. That is what happened to me nearly 10 years ago when I walked into Robert McArthur's home. He planned, designed, built, and landscaped the most spectacular home - iconic work! And put it in the Northern Wasatch Parade of Homes for all to enjoy! I must have gone through the home daily during the Parade. My husband Adam and I were looking for a home at the time - and after walking through Robert's home we knew we wanted to live like this. So we met with Robert and selected one of his house plans. We made a few minor alterations to the plan and began to build our Dream House on Alice Lane. I wanted to show you the house that changed my life! A picture is worth a thousand words... So I'll stop writing and just let you appreciated his charming way of combining all these elements that make you want to cozy in to all the precious spaces he's created in each and every room. This is McArthur Park... Enjoy!
- Jessica
Meet Robert...
When was it that you were first inspired to be an architect? When I was 10 years old. While growing up, my parents always took me to the Parade of Homes. I still remember at age 10 I saw a Parade Home that I loved. I wanted to be able to create something like it ever since.
What inspiration have you drawn from the various places that you have lived and traveled? I am soaking up my surroundings everywhere I go and in every aspect of life. I'm intrigued with materials used in all types of buildings, the light and lack of light in buildings as well as how structures are sited on the property. I even think that food and it's presentation is inspirational.
What advice do you give when helping someone determine their style? Check out every magazine possible and you will naturally gravitate to the style you like.
What is your ultimate dream project? To design a whole mixed-use community; residential, commercial and retail spaces complete with landscape.
Thanks Robert for taking the time to stop by and share your inspirational work with us! Stop by Robert's blog, Creative Spaces for Thoughtful Living.
Need a little freshening up for Spring? Adding some greenery will do the trick!
This pretty little number is our Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant ($398). Doesn't it look so realistic???
Here are a few of our other plants that we have in store.
1. Spider Orchid - $220
2. Olive Trees - Small: $23 | Large: $54
3. Lemon Tree - $43
4. Dried Bouquet - $223
5. Potted Plant in Red Pot - $173
6. Split Leaf Stem - $266
Don't forget that these are included in our Accessory & Pillow Sale going on now!
We're so excited! Our Market orders are beginning to trickle in...
Dining Table - $1,648
Console Table - $998
And remember this charming little piece from the St. George Parade House? Well, we've got one back in the store! Perfect for a bedroom dresser or an entry piece.
Dresser - $1,063
1. Silver Root Table Lampe - $2732. Elephant Side Table - $238
3. Pillow - $325
4. Candlesticks - $36 - $45
5. Map Chest Storage/ Entertainment Center - $2,122
1. Grasshopper - A fun and quirky garden decoration. - $172. Watering Can - Water the plants in style. - $113
3. Gardening Kit - Perfect for starting a little herb garden. - $38
4. Bud Vases - Lovely for a few little flowers from the garden. - $65 for set of 5
5. Lemon Tree - This is for the not so green thumb. Freshens up the room without any watering. - $43
What are you getting your mother for Mother's Day?
1. Table Runner & Oven Mit - Add some pizazz to your cooking routine and dress the table with that same colorful pattern! - $47.50 & $22.502. Elephant Butter Dish - A perfect touch of whimsy for any tabletop. - $12
3. Lidded Compote - A lovely little serving dish that will keep your food warm. - $75
4. Pitcher - Bring a French Country touch to your breakfasts. - $62
5. Tasting Spoons - Perfect for cooking or just for a little countertop accessory. - $47.50
6. Bowls - Perfect bowls for cereal or ice cream. - $50
Perfect for Mother's Day and goes all month long!
Check back this week for Mother's Day gift ideas!
1. Glass Step Beaker Lamp - Perfect for an office desk - $472.502. Snow and Graham NoteBlock - Take notes, stay on top of things - $20
3. Wall Clock - Works great on columns and see the time from both sides - $56
4. Number Hooks - Hooks to keep things organized - $10 each
5. Gold Bowls - Keep this on an entry table to drop off keys or keep change - $75
Occasionally, you get a client who walks in the door and knows exactly what they want. Alicia Guerrero was this client! They moved into an existing home in Alpine five years ago and have loved the location, but the interior never reflected the heart of her family. Every time they returned from their Manhattan Beach residence, things felt heavy, cramped and didn't feel like their home yet. When they decided to remodel, Alicia brought Benjamin Blackwelder, a close friend and insanely talented carpenter to come design the kitchen and fireplace. The before pictures are mind-boggling after you see what the space has evolved into! Light and breezy with layers of refinement was our goal and I do declare that we've succeeded!
Once the demo took place, we had to make sure every function was met. That meant we needed to give them a place to watch TV, dine, prepare and serve food. Not to mention, a quiet spot for Alicia and her husband to sip tea in the morning!
Once we started to design, everything seemed to fall into place. The hand-knotted Oushak rug felt like you were walking on water. The Elizabeth armoire from Oly Studio was a natural fit and mirrored the marble chest oh-so nicely. Not to mention the Moonz sofa filled with down feather goodness!
The dining space and small keeping room of the kitchen are precious! We had the table built by a local craftsman and the figured ash feels like small rivers and streams running through the room. Luckily we had a small pocket where we could place a settee and a high directoire table for Alicia and her husband to sit, sip tea and write thank you notes. Every day should start in a space like this!
[photos by Meikel Reece]
Although the weather is not cooperating with our wants of warmer temperatures and sunny days, keep in mind that April showers bring May flowers. Add a pop of color somewhere in your home to brighten your day... And we just got some new fun accents!
1. Photo Frames - $25 - $40 2. Sari Blankets - $195 3. Outdoor Mats - $41 4. Lemon Trees - $43 5. Note Cubes - $17 6. Aprons - $28 - $41 7. Candles - $24 8. Trays - $23
Don't forget! This is the last week for our rug sale!!!
I've always loved children's literature! Perhaps it's the simple vocabulary that most often rhymes, but mostly because of the pictures! It charms and enlightens immediately! Have you ever read a Dr. Seuss book that starts out dull before the plot thickens?!? Neither have I. Books written for children have to make an impact at the beginning or the kid will move on to something else fairly quickly. And for this reason, we used books and fantasy as our springboard for a nursery. A nursery for a boy named Jack. Jack Harlie to be exact.
Origami cranes out of pages form old novels make a charming mobile.
An ibex, monograms, and majestic horse drawings... what a sophisticated babe!
Take a look at the snake fabric that was made into the Roman shades... looks like something that came straight from a childhood storybook.
[photos by Meikel Reece]
