These are crazy times, my friends. I know all of us that are small business owners are feeling the pain of social distancing maybe more than others but we can still support one another! Our reading audience is from all over the world  but the biggest concentration is here in the DFW metroplex. There are some amazing local businesses you can still support online, and local restaurants that are offering curbside and carry out options. Then we have other friends and followers that are out of town and doing the daily grind, living their dream and trying to make it through this nightmare. To all of you we say, "Hang in there, chin up, this is a detour, not a roadblock". 
This is just a small sample of our friends and followers who we are supporting with some encouragement and promotion. If you have a small business and would like us to help promote you, please comment on this post. Or, if there is a restaurant in your area that you want to help, do the same. It takes a village, my friends. Stay healthy.

DFW Restaurants
Clay Pigeon--Curbside carryout, 3 course menu for $45. Call 817-882-8065 to order
Righteous Foods--Online ordering and curbside delivery
Piatello--Take and bake lasagna delivered curbside
Local Foods Kitchen--Curbside carryout, 4 course family dinners
Meyer & Sage--Weekly chef menu for carryout
The Tavern--Family style menus to go
The Lounge Here--Food, wine and beer to go
Ellerbe's--Family style meals delivered curbside
Hurley House--Online ordering and drive through delivery
Feastivities--Free delivery withing 5 miles or curbside pickup

Shopping
Nature Print Paper--Great project for kids at home!
Cuss A Little--Sassy gifts with quotes that speak to us
Holly K. Whitney--Pins, journals, magnets, everything an office supply junkie needs
Jana's Creative Place--Hand-painted cards and art, remember Mother's Day is coming!
​Suck It Jerky & Pickles--Already intrigued by the pickled cauliflower
Move Athleisure--Because what else will we be wearing for the next 2 weeks?
A Friendly Arrangement--Faux florals you'd swear are real.
Paparazzi Accessories--Y'all everything is $5!
Lakeshore Creations--Handmade vintage inspired jewelry
Safomasi--Textiles and furnishings with global inspiration

Personal Care
Neora Skin Care
​LadyBox
​We will continue to update this post as we get more from all of you on your favorite local and small businesses. Thanks to everyone who sent us your info.
AND, if you are sitting around your home thinking it could use a little refresh, we are still doing E-design consultations. Contact us for our current specials and more information!
XO
Shauna

Anthropologie has a long history of collaborating with both up and coming designers and those who have succeeded in establishing their brand in the mainstream. Their latest partnership brings a California meets vacations in France vibe to products from clothing to accessories and home decor. Clare Vivier, a top designer of luxury leather goods, started her brand in 2006 after a failed search for the perfect leather tote. Today, the Simple Tote is available in countless colors and materials, and features the signature contrast stripe that reminds us of the French flag. 

We will get more in to our obsession with Clare V. bags in a minute, but exploring this collaboration and the venture in to home goods is just the kind of unfussy, whimsical joy that our homes and our lives need right now. Leave it to the French to remind us not to take life and decor too seriously. 

And because we all love a great bag, check out our favorites from Clare V. 

Hands down, the number one question we get when posting a reveal photo is "where is that rug from?" Hands. Down. Now, because of Shauna's love of rugs you might think that we tend to splurge on rugs we buy for clients. And in some cases, we do. These clients are looking for one-of-a-kind pieces and willing to invest in the purchase and care of high end rugs. BUT, 90% of the time, clients want rugs that look good, are easy to care for, can hide a spill of red wine, and can be upgraded or switch out after a few years without the guilt of replacing something that cost a fortune. 
Obviously, the cost of a rug is going to vary by size, but we've found that there are a heck of a lot of great rugs out there for very reasonable prices. If you are looking for a quick and easy refresh of a room, spending $500 on new rugs and pillows can seriously work wonders. Check out our favorites and get that room refreshed for spring! 

Edesso Tribal Medallion Rug in Orange from RugsUSA.   8x10  $298

Multi Coral Vibrant Rug from RugsUSA.  8x10  $148

Celestial Pink Rug from RugsUSA.  5x7  $238

Multi Striped Chevron Rug from RugsUSA.  8x10  $290

Monaco Distressed Boho Rug from Overstock.   8x10  $198

Orchid Pole Medallion Rug from Houzz.  8x11  $164

Delhi Hand Tufted Rug from Houzz.  5x8  $295
Shop more of our favorite rugs here as well as pillows, lighting, bedding, furniture and more. Be sure to bookmark that page to get all the latest updates on new products. 

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