design {front entry}

A simple, yet beautiful front entry by Susan Rose with original photography artwork by Marc Douglas.

Happy Friday!

design {a journal collector}

A lovely home office for the creative writer!  

We gathered all of our client's journals into charming little stacks and piles or grouped them into unique containers and made sure they were all easily accessible.  

And a softer, quieter little corner to sit and read or reflect...

design {home office}

This is not your typical home office.

The key to our design approach here was to focus on the mixing and layering of elements.

One example of this is seen in mixing the chairs in the room, one slipcovered highback chair, a settee with arm and leg exposed, mixed with a little iron and wood garden chair.  

Mixing the feminine with function to get a productive working environment.

Shop around to find unique containers to group your things together.

design {study}

Did you lose a kid to college and gain a room?

We think you should take that extra bedroom and make it into a room for you.

We did just that for a client and put together this dreamy study.  The focal point of the room is the amazing vintage leather chesterfield sofa, purchased in Paris by our own Susan Rose.  We added some large original photography artwork by Marc Douglas, a stunning coffee table and many other elements to bring it all together.  

But we will just let the pictures speak for themselves...

^^ Lucy the ever-faithful watch dog ^^

outdoor living

One of the most wonderful aspects of living in Arizona is the opportunity for indoor/outdoor living.  At this beautiful client's home (she is beautiful and so is her home), all the doors open onto the garden, pool and yard.  We designed a 15' custom dining table for her back patio made from 2" reclaimed wood with a custom designed iron base.  Around the table we put upholstered chairs with sunbrella fabrics.  With the finishing touch of the unique chandelier overhead, this setting welcomes family and guests for enchanted gatherings.  We always love to bring in fresh flowering plants and blend multiple textures to make each space feel unique.  Using chandeliers, large mirrors and collected pieces brings an unexpected ambiance to your guests.

A side seating area offers warm, cozy comfort while enjoying the refreshing outdoors...

Over the holidays we helped decorate and prepare for a holiday dinner party on this beautiful back patio...

We showed up with a car full of goodies for the party!

On the other end of her yard, we placed two more custom tables - round reclaimed wood tops with stone bases surrounded by woven chairs with sunbrella cushions, which offer the opportunity for intimate dining conversations.  We feel that using varying table shapes that are most conducive for the spaces helps create the most optimal flow.