Uniquely Ever After (Great Wedding Gifts )

It's summer and wedding season is officially in full swing! We're joining the wedding festivities...but not without a unique gift that the couple will remember & treasure!

Of course it's nice to buy a newlywed couple something off their wedding registry, but sometimes there's not anything left on their registry. Or what is left, is kind of boring, too expensive, or too inexpensive. That's when we turn to our list of special wedding gifts!

We know the below items from our Special Gift List will make the couple "ooh & aah" and will add a personal touch to their new home.

Wedding Gift Product Details:

1. Eames Plywood Lounge Chair - Smart Furniture -  An Ables family tradition is to gift one of these chairs to all newlyweds in the family when they marry--to teach tasteful & classic style is lasting and important.   2. Mongolian Throw - Z Gallerie - Soft & luxurious, what more could you want for lounging on your new sofa?   3. Nelson Spindle Clock - Design Within Reach - A clock designed by one of the most celebrated mid-century designers of all time (George Nelson)--who doesn't love the classics?   4. Frida Vase - Jonathan Adler - Surreal inspirational pieces are conversation starters & are sure to make impressions.   5. Triangle Beach Towel - Jonathan Adler - Every couple will appreciate a set of chic beach towels they can even display as colorful accents in their bathroom.   6. Alessi Michael Graves Teapot - Hive Modern - A best seller since 1985, you can't go wrong with this fun kitchen accessory.   7. Reindeer Moss Wreath - Shop Terrain - A new wreath for a new home! And one that can be used indoors or outdoors, and that sustains.   8. Cutlace Gallery Frames - Anthropologie - Give the happy couple beautiful frames for some of their wedding photographs, these are romantic, timeless and perfect to frame photos of their special day!   9. Coffee Table Books - Design Within Reach & Anthropologie - Necessities that can be personalized based on who you're buying for. These won't be getting returned!   10. Luau Portable LED Lamp - Design Within Reach - Soft lighting for those romantic wine nights on the patio. Plus its rechargeable, portable & dimmable...all the perks!   11. Stone Pestle & Mortar - Hive Modern - A beautiful & functional kitchen accessory that never goes out of style.   12. Kaleido Trays - Design Within Reach - Serving guests has never been more fun with these amazing trays.   13. Beolit 15 Speakers - Beoplay - Speakers that are sleek and stylish, portable & bluetooth? The newlyweds will thank you forever.   14. Votive Cup Candleholder Set - Z Gallerie - Romantic accents will always be welcome.   15. Mr & Mrs Muse Place Card Holders - Jonathan Adler - Elevate the everyday accessory & keep your guests extra entertained.   16. Firepit - Design Within Reach - Whether they live somewhere cold or hot, the newlyweds will forever love you for this one too!   17. Monogram Pillow - Jonathan Adler - We love the idea of a monogrammed gift for a new couple, but usually despise the monogram. But this pillow is perfection...it can be customized to any color, border, or lettering you want. 

Want to give the happy couple an even BETTER gift than the ones above?!  Buy the happy couple the gift of Design with our a 2 hour consultation for $300.  We love helping create a wonderful space for new beginnings, including "how to blend his and her furniture" and help with "what stays and what goes".  Give us a call.

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Home Sweet Gnome

Now that it is officially Summertime, we're spending a lot more time in the garden and outdoors! Finding the perfect flowers, furniture and accents for your outdoor spaces can be tricky.  You want the areas to be comfortable and function according to your needs, but how do you accent the spaces to highlight your unique personality and style?  We are here to tell you, Gnomes are where it is at!

Gnomes have been a staple in Scandinavian design since the early 16th century.  They protect the animals and guard your garden from birds eating all of the fresh produce and seeds.  I am the first to admit that when I told my hubby I wanted a gnome end table he said "NO WAY!".  Gnomes have always been portrayed in a more cartoon-ish, hokey light, but we are here to show you how to design with gnomes in a more classic setting.

Gnomes are no longer just for the garden (although that is where we prefer them). As you can see, people have started to incorporate them into their living rooms and bedrooms as side tables or quirky bookshelf accents.

Designer Phillipe Stark's take on the "modern gnome" design for tables and stools is my favorite!  The designs are agreeable and humorous, but also with an eye to practicality: the hats of the gnomes, in fact, are flat and circular specially to be used as a worktop or as a stool. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use!

We also  love the solid-colored gnomes that add some  pizzazz to a space, & feel the most modern.

If you love the gnomes, but don't know how to bring them into your own home, we are here to help! We would love to assist you in any interior design needs you may have.

Gnome Product details from above Moodboard (from top to bottom, left to right):

1. Gold Gnome - Kartell // 2. White Gnomes - West Elm // 3. Blue Gnomes - Loll Design Studio at Dwell on Design Exhibit // 4.  Group of Gnomes - Ikea // 5. White &  Gold Gnomes - Fox & Monocle // 6. Gnome Table/Stool - Kartell // 7. Gnomes Live Here - Sunshine Ceramics Etsy // 8. Orange Gnome - Urban Poppy // 9. Kartell Gnome Table - Hive Modern

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