Isn’t this terrarium so pretty?

A little pop of color! I have to take one of these beauties home!

Dangerously beautiful!

$15 – $75
So easy to take care of and brightens up any room! Stop by and pick one up!

Congratulations Becky!!!

Thanks to everyone who entered their moms! Keep reading for more design tips, inspiration and fresh ideas!

Mothers make a house feel like a home. There’s even a certain smell to the house when mom is home. As kids, the first thing we’d yell when we walked in the door from school was, “mAHHHHHHHm!” We’d yell it until she answered. We didn’t need her; we just wanted to know where she was and that she was home.

It always makes me smile when we go into a home to consult for design services and the homeowner requests that we do a toy room in the basement. My advice is always this: Kids won’t go to another floor to play, at least not for very long. They want to be wherever Mom is, and that’s usually in the family room next to the kitchen.

My point is, kids love their moms. Even as adults, we feel most secure and validated when our moms are within reach. We love the sound of their voice, their scent, the smell of their cooking. I even love the smell of my mom’s breath. I know I’m not a kid anymore, but when I go home I am. I walk in the door and yell, “mAHHHHHHm!” until she answers.

Love you, Momma!

- Jessica

[photos 1,2,3 by Ashlee Raubach, 4, Family Room Photo by Nicole Gerulat]

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We recently worked on a new color scheme for the front and back porch of a client’s Highland, Utah home. She already had her main furniture pieces but the cushions and pillows were calling for a breath of fresh life. Fortunately, we have a great selection of indoor/outdoor fabrics that will spice up any space in a jiffy!

For the back porch sofa cushions, we chose a smaller, “New England” style of pin stripe instead of the typical larger stripe usually seen in outdoor furniture. We brought in blues and greens with our accent pillows, and added a pop with some bright blue cushions on the chaise. Our goal was to create a space where the eye can move freely, without any hard stopping points.

We also chose to add some eclectic side tables, a trunk, and a sisal rug. A neutral rug gave us a great base to work with and we added faux bois tables to give the space a collected and eclectic feel. We love the idea of trunks in outdoor spaces; they are fun and great for storing pillows and extra blankets for a chilly spring night.

On the front porch we continued with the bright pops of green we were seeing on the back and mixed it up by adding in a splash of red.  Red can be a very dominating color, so we decided to use “red’s younger sister” in this palate.

We had a fun time updating the existing pillows and cushions, adding a few new pieces of furniture, and creating a fresh, colorful new look just in time for Spring!

- Natalie

Don’t forget about our Mother’s Day Giveaway going on now! Make sure to enter!

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Nominate your mom (or yourself) for this lucky Mother’s Day Gift!
Have your siblings nominate your mom and your friends nominate their moms!

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- Follow or subscribe to our blog and leave us a comment telling us who you are nominating and what makes her a great mom!
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The giveaway closes Sunday, May 13th (that’s Mother’s Day) and the winner will be chosen at random and announced on Monday, May 14th. Please leave your email address so that we can contact you! Good luck!

Beautiful florals. These look so realistic without the care! $168 – $687.

Isn’t this ceramic elephant adorable? The top portion comes off for storage! Loving the great pattern on these blue urns.
Elephant – $47.75
Blue Patterned Urns – $99, $154

These turquoise glass dishes are so dreamy.
$9.50 – $12

New artwork and vases! Add some fresh cherry blossoms to one of the vases for some sophisticated color.
Fluted Vases – $33

This terra cotta pedestal would look lovely in a sun room or on a dining table with succulents sitting atop it. These mixing bowls make a great wedding gift!
Pedestal – $77.50
Bowls – $21.25

Stop by to see what else is new in the store!