What's In Store - Aspen Chair

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29"W x 26.5"D x 30.5"H$1,800 each

The Aspen chairs are the newest addition to the Alice Lane showroom - rugged and manly but still sleek and modern with clean lines and a metal frame. We can't help our obsession with these details! When placed in a room, don't hide the backs of these chairs, the detail is too great! They would be perfect as the guest chairs in an office or floating in a living room.

Stop by and see them for yourself. They're even better in person!

Utah Dream Home Expo

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Come and get inspired at the Utah Dream Home Expo this weekend!

We have 50 pairs of tickets we are giving away so stop by our store to pick up yours while supplies last! You can also purchase tickets online here. Enter "Dream" under the promo code to get your tickets at half price.

Stop by our booth to say hi to Adam and several of our designers and enter to win a $250 gift certificate to our store! See you there!

Mother's Day Sale & Giveaway

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Don't know what to get Mom this Mother's Day? Surprise her with something stylish that she will love all year long whether it be a sparkly necklace or a photo frame with this year's family picture.

Nominate your mom (or yourself) for one of these pretty Mother's Day gifts! Tell your siblings to nominate mom and your friends to nominate theirs!

To enter, follow or subscribe to our blog and leave us a comment telling us why your mom deserves some extra love.

The giveaway closes Sunday, May 12th (Mother's Day) and two winners will be chosen at random and announced on Monday, May 13th. Please leave your email address so that we can contact you! Good luck!

How-to: Restyle Your Mantle

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With warm weather headed our way, now is the perfect time to clear out winter and welcome the sunshine!  I'm going to start by re-styling the mantel. Removing all art and accessories from the mantle and start with a clean slate.  Then, select your focal point. Try out different art pieces and mirrors. I went with a mirror because I wanted some sparkle.  Don’t be shy about your focal piece. Go big and bold. Hunt through your home, or in store for something grand!  Next, add a sculptural element: a statue, obelisk or bust.  I chose the whale vertebrae sculpture, because it’s the perfect companion to the porthole mirror.

Now you’re ready for a splash of fresh flora!  I used a glass vase to keep it airy and add more of that sparkle.  The stems will balance the sculpture without being too symmetrical.

Last but not least, I added ocean glass bottles for some color. Voila! You have a freshly styled mantel that will take you into fall.

-Shelby

Market Watch Spring 2013

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Spending a week in Highpoint, NC is a joy of mine twice a year. We go to stay current with the endless possibilities of all that are available or coming available. We get to see what the style makers and designers are forecasting for summer and fall. It's inspiring in every way! One thing was undeniable; Pattern is the new black! It is no surprise seeing how our favorite fashion designers have given us patterned pants, shoes, blouses, bags, bold patterned necklaces, etc. Why would our homes be any different? I wanted to share with you all the patterns I snapped while at market. They're everywhere.

The patterns today are more self-confident and spontaneous than ever before!  Don't be afraid to mix them in your own space(s). Structured patterns look great with free flowing more organic patterns.

You'll find a movement and rhythm gives your room a beat or a pulse. An easy way to start is with the rug and build upon that. A patterned chair, a textured sofa, art work... Patterned drapes also give back in a big way, and of course, a patterned or textured wall paper is always a great trick.

This season, find a way to incorporate a fresh new pattern into your decor.

Get out there, and find your beat!

-Jessica

Rendering At Its Finest

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These are just a handful of designers that I learned about in school:

Colefax and Fowler | Mariette Himes Gomez: Rooms | Colefax and Fowler: Interior Inspirations | Roger Banks Pye: Interior Inspirations | Charlotte Moss: Creating a Room

I poured over these books, studied their spaces and admired their techniques. But above all, I fell in love with their ability to sketch! Their words inspired my mind and their drawings ignited my hand.  I couldn't stop!  I was determined to illustrate my ideas as a designer because seeing a room on paper was magic and being able to communicate this information to a client was invaluable!

During college, I worked at a kiosk in the Logan mall selling t-shirts. And in my down time, I taught myself to sketch. I would stare at images in these design books and draw exactly what I saw.  I learned perspective and space planning while admiring the precious details these artists would pencil in.  From the grand window treatments down to the very last last teacup atop a stack of old books, I fell in love!

I've worked at several design firms but none like Alice Lane!  Most often I would only be asked to render if a client was really important or the design was complex but Jessica lets me sketch all day:) When design hours are purchased and we work on a clients home it is expected that a rendering will be included in a presentation!   Majority of people have a hard time seeing the whole picture and that is why they hire us because we've already seen your home finished and its breathtaking!

Below are drawings from a beautiful home we are designing in Arizona.  The home is not complete and we still have more to design but it gives you an idea of how many drawings it takes to complete a home!

I love what I do and Alice Lane allows me to do what I do best! Sketch!

- Suzanne

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Special Order Event Plus

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It's our biggest sale of the year! Not only is this our semi-annual Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Special Order Event, we've rounded up a few of our other favorite vendors to create the perfect sale - including Bernhardt, Vanguard, Wesley Hall, and Hickory Chair. Save 20% off any in-store or special order item from these vendors.

Pick something fresh and fabulous to brighten up your living room, or a new bed - fit for a queen - to make your bedroom your own personal retreat.

Stop in or give us a call and let your design team help you find all the pretty things for your home. Hurry! Our sale only lasts for two more weeks!

Happy Earth Day

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Happy Earth Day everyone! Bring the arrival of Spring and celebrate Earth Day by adding some greenery to your home - whether it's just a tiny succulent or a huge vegetable garden in the backyard.

We spotted this lovely at the Hickory Chair showroom at Market today. The fiddle leaf fig tree, a room's best accessory!

A precious little herb garden in the kitchen provides a pop of life, and what's better than fresh herbs in a springtime salad?

So what if you don't have a green thumb. These guys don't need much help to survive! Just a little bit of water here and there (You could forget about them for months, and they would be fine!) and some sunlight - They're good to go! Easy peasy!

And we couldn't resist this one, spotted today at Market. Mother Nature really is!

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How-To: Coffee Table Makeover

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Personally, I hate clutter in a room.  It overwhelms me and makes me feel as though I need to start a little spring cleaning!  When I finally come home from a long day of designing, I just want to put my feet up, sip my diet coke and relax!  So, I needed a simple and stylish solution to my dilemma.  My answer -  a coffee table tray!  (This is one of the best kept designer secrets!)  The coffee table tray is such an easy, simple and stylish way to organize your clutter.  Load your favorite tray with books from your travels, candles, coasters, fresh flowers and even your remote controls.  You can also pull this stylish designer trick on your bedside table,  bathroom counter and even your bar cart.  Happy spring styling!

- Christy

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Meet Dr. Pitt

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Dr. Pitt has endless configurations, it can be made from mini to the massive with it's different pieces! It's the perfect barge for a giant slumber party or to cuddle up with the kiddos and watch a movie. Depending on the fabric chosen, it can be cool and casual, as seen here in the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams showroom.

Or you can dress it up like we've done in this sophisticated theatre room. Isn't it just a dream wrapped in chocolate velvet?

Give us a call or stop in and we can help you make the perfect configuration for your home!

 

It's the Weekend! Time to Relax

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This weekend we are going to relax! After a long week, what sounds better than being pampered with a bubble bath?

These are our favorite new bath products and isn't the packaging to die for? I'm always a sucker for great packaging.

1. Candle - $37.50 // 2. Hand Soap - $33.75  // 3. Hand Lotion - $33.75  // 4. Wire Caddy - $23.75 // 5. Hand Cream - $29.75 // 6. Bubble Bath - $35 // 7. Bath Salts - $12.50

What are your plans this weekend?