The more we expose our children (and ourselves) to complex tastes, be it food or color, the more we enrich our minds and inspire deeper reflection.

The key to biophilic design is recognizing that our mental and physical health depends on a strong connection to nature. By bringing nature into our homes, workplaces, and cities, we create spaces that nurture and inspire us.

We have definitely seen a rise in the trend for black windows, especially in exteriors, but also in interiors. It can be beautifully implemented when it is appropriate to the design, and I highly recommend it when it is! But — is it a surefire way to give your home a modern edge? This might be an unpopular opinion, but — no.

Manomin is a one-of-a-kind, woman-owned, Minnesota company that specializes in reusing reclaimed wood from old barns, outbuildings, warehouses, and factories to create beautiful flooring, paneling, timbers, and mantels. These stunning pieces add history and natural beauty to the interior of any home and are a great way to warm up any spaces that may feel sterile or cold.

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Did you know that building materials like lumber or bricks are salvageable? So are items like solid wood doors, flooring, windows, lights, cabinets, vanities, granite countertops and appliances! Whenever possible, we choose deconstruction before demo to keep as much as possible out of the landfill and offer the resale or reuse of quality items by another household.

Crown Warehouse has become an integral part of our business. They not only unbox and inspect each piece that arrives for defects or damage, they often are able to repair pieces right onsite with the wizardry talents of their team member, Beto. Their delivery crew provides high caliber white glove service, assembling each piece in the home, troubleshooting any issues that may arise, and hauling away to recycle as much of the waste as possible.

As we enter into Women’s History Month, I’m taking a moment to introduce myself and share a little of my origin story with you. And throughout the month we will also shine a light on the many skilled, qualified, and tenacious women who have chosen careers in the trades and so many other male-dominated fields. 

We are honoring Fat Tuesday and the Mardis Gras spirit with two renditions of our personal favorite classic cocktails, the Sazerac and the French 75. Join us in a toast and enjoy your extra celebratory Tuesday.

A Scandinavian upgrade makes space for a client’s collected MCM finds and cherished family heirlooms.

A place for our team to share the stories, details and moments that keep us going.