By Melody Richardson [caption id="attachment_4650" align="aligncenter" width="750"] Photo Courtesy of Selamat Designs[/caption] The Poppy Armoire from Selamat is the mixed material piece of our dreams. Cool elements of lacquer and metal have been combined with warm wood and woven cane - taking this piece to a whole...
By: The Balance Design Team Summer reading materials getting a little out of control? Yearning for a way to celebrate your impressive collection of classic literature AND Marvel comics? Well why go the normal route when a storage solution can be part of the presentation? Observe: [caption...
By: Danielle Clockel A female pioneer of the somewhat male-dominated abstract expressionist movement of the '50s and '60s, Helen Frankenthaler's color field paintings often look like fluid watercolors. In actuality, they are oil or acrylic paint diluted with turpentine. This "soak stain" technique creates ethereal yet...
We're celebrating two local women artists at our spring/summer open house tonight! Jeni Stallings-Scialabba and Courtney Khail are classically trained, incredibly talented, and their different styles compliment rather than compete with each other. Jeni's encaustic art is an expression of the natural world as it relates...
By: Danielle Clockel "Nighthawks" by Edward Hopper is one of the most recognizable American paintings, arguably due to its strong color blocking and mysterious subjects (the people inside the restaurant). We love Hopper's focus on architecture and interior details, such as the jade green tile snaking...
By: The Balance Design Team Looking ahead for the year, we're excited to challenge our design sensibilities by getting out of our comfort zone. Here are some of the new directions we're headed in -- we encourage you to try them as well! Well-Adorned Walls [caption id="attachment_4090" align="aligncenter"...
By: The Balance Design Team While we strongly believe this time of year should be spent with loved ones, cherishing relationships and friendships, we're also human -- it's fun to give and get gifts!!! What's on our wishlist this season? Check it out below. Stephanie's Pick: Modern...
By: Danielle Clockel Frida Kahlo's art is instantly recognizable through her powerful portraits and earthy-yet-vibrant color palettes. Symbolically, her work is rich with women's empowerment, rebellion against societal norms, and heartfelt self expression. How can we not be inspired? Top to bottom: Benjamin Moore Vintage Charm 1455 Farrow &...
By: Danielle Clockel The time has come! We're unveiling our 2018 fall/winter collection this Thursday from 7-9pm. As the name implies, we were inspired by the history of alchemy, a seemingly magical process of transformation. Our focus is on refurbishing and reimagining vintage and existing pieces, as...