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We are officially back in the swing of things here at SGD. One nice thing that came out of the Covid Quarantine was a surge of Virtual Clients. I suppose all those hours of staring at the same rooms in your home and coming to the realization that you really hate that sofa inspired people to do something about it. In addition, we've ramped back up on current projects, are planning some photo shoots, and have some exciting new projects to share with you in the coming weeks. And as much as we love Wayfair, West Elm and the like, we also think it is important to support smaller home furnishings brands. So, the down time has also given us the chance to find new shopping resources and we are excited to share some of those with you in this post. THE INSIDE Custom upholstery can be crazy expensive. With their range of over 120 fabrics including designer collaborations with Scalamandre and Peter Som, The Inside makes custom upholstery affordable. Their zero-inventory supply chain and water based digital printing make their process eco-friendly as well. AND delivery times are in a matter of weeks, not months. So, now that chair you love can be a one-of-a-kind treasure that you can say you designed. JAYSON HOME The first thing we fell in love with about Jayson Home is their amazing assortment of vintage furniture and accessories. Up until now, our "go-to" for vintage home decor has been Chairish, so it's nice that there's another game in town to have as a resource. What started as a retail store in Chicago over 20 years ago has grown to a significant online business yet with the customer service standard you expect from a local retailer. If there was ever a reason to road trip to Chicago, this would be one of them. AMARA With brands like Jonathan Adler, Seletti, Orla Kiely, and Missoni Home, Amara showcases the best of luxury home brands. We also saw pieces carried by our friends at Scout Design in Dallas (go buy from them though), so when you are looking for a special gift or an amazing show-stopper, this is the place to go. Their private label brand, A by Amara offers curated collections twice a year in addition to the Essentials Collection with elegant basics for every home. Based in the UK, but shipping to the US is free with orders over $175.
Find links to these retailers and more of our favorite places to shop on our Resources page. This post contains affiliate links and we may be compensated for purchases made via these links.
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For those of you who have lost track of months, weeks, or days, it's June 12, 2020 and Father's Day is a little over a week away. I daresay that Dads who have been working from home these last few months have gone above and beyond juggling work, kids, home life, honey-do lists, etc and may deserve a little more love and attention than in past years. We have always been big fans of the products sold by Uncommon Goods, primarily because they sell designs made by independent artisans. These days it is more important than ever to support small businesses and artists so we are 100% on board. Check out our picks for great gifts for Dad. FOOD AND DRINK  IPA Beer Brewing Kit  Hanging Cocktail Bar  Whiskey Wedge and Glass  Kabob Grilling Baskets FUN AND GAMES  Beeropoly Game  Bluetooth Speaker & Water Bottle  Yard Dominoes  Smartphone-controlled Paper Airplane OUT & ABOUT And just because we, as significant others and children, take on SOME of the responsibility of making sure Dad always looks his best, some fresh summer looks from Bonobos will keep his style game on point.  Classic Pique Polo  Short Sleeve Linen Henley  Riviera Short Sleeved Shirt  Liberty of London Print Swim Trunks In celebration of all things beautiful and those people who create beautiful things, we felt it was a good time for another installment of our Artist Spotlight Series. We think we found Marianne on Instagram, but it's quite possible that she is the one that found us. A Filipino-American artist, Marianne specializes in abstract contemporary art and based in Covington, LA. She has lived all over the world and her work definitely shows her global influence. As stated on her website, "I make joy-inducing contemporary art for the color-obsessed." It's no wonder our paths crossed!  SGD: Can you briefly walk us through your story? How did you get started and how did you get to where you are today? MAR: I was on a student visa upon finishing my second degree shortly following the recession, and after months of job hunting, I couldn't find a company that wanted to sponsor/hire me. This served as the catalyst to pursuing a long winding road as a freelancer. I started painting intentionally in 2016 and after selling my first large original on canvas, I brazenly (without having any business plan) took that money to pay for the deposit on my first art studio. I was officially in business as a full-time artist in 2017 when I just hit the ground running. SGD: Has it been a smooth road? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way? MAR: Hardship is inevitable when you're going against the grain and pursuing a life of creative autonomy and making that your livelihood. My parents weren't completely on board with me being an artist. They had other aspirations for me, and it took 8 years before we reunited and they saw my work and proudly accepted my career choice. One devastating moment when I was starting out as an artist was when my car was stolen, the car itself was 5 months new and had been packed up just before a local art fair with all of my brand new equipment and supplies. All that I had invested in with my savings was instantly gone. It was a heartbreaking chapter but it added fuel to my fire.   SGD: What are you most proud of and what sets you apart from other artist? MAR: I'm a first-generation immigrant in the US. Despite years of uncertainty and fighting for stability, I'm grateful to my parents for their sacrifices which taught me how to stubbornly fight for my dreams. I'm proud that I've built a career that I love and deeply enjoy, and I am thankful every day that I get to share my creativity with others. I moved out of that first studio space and am looking forward to opening the doors of our new gallery next month. My nomadic upbringing has always been an unusual facet of my background, so I try to bring the global perspectives and influences that I was exposed to from an early age into my artwork. SGD: What advice would you give to someone at the start of his or her career? MAR: Be organized and put in those long work hours. Avoid social media as a source for your creative inspiration, explore your environment, and strive for authenticity at every turn. A high work ethic and gratitude will get you to where you need to go.  SGD: What artists do YOU admire and why? MAR: I'm always blown away by El Anatsui's work - I love the drama in the scale of his art and the fact that he uses recycled materials as his medium. I look to past masters and am infatuated with Klimt and Matisse - color, pattern, and composition perfected. SGD: If you weren’t an artist, what would you be? MAR: I'd either be running a Filipino food truck or operating a rescue-dog sanctuary.  Contact Info:
I don't know about you, but I am hurting. Hurting for our country. Hurting for our fellow humans who are treated unfairly every single day. Hurting for the people of law enforcement who leave the house every morning with the intent and fortitude to do the right thing. Hurting for my daughter and her African-American boyfriend who live in the middle of Washington DC and are fearful to leave the house to take the dog for a walk. Hurting for our faith leaders who preach love and peace daily only to have it fall on deaf ears. Hurting for the business owners who might have seen light at the end of the tunnel when they were finally able to open after the pandemic restrictions were lifted, only to be vandalized and looted in the midst of chaos. Hurting for the journalists who are getting attacked for just doing their job. Hurting because I feel like I don't know what to do to make it better. So. I decided that first and foremost, I needed to be educated. And secondly, I needed to give to organizations who are supporting advocacy and equality. Organizations that those in the know tell me need the funding. Not those that I, as a privileged white woman, feel are worthy of my money. If you are feeling the same way and want to learn and grow and know more, please continue reading. If you come here simply for beautiful pictures of homes, advice on design and home furnishings, or shopping tips and recipes, we are going to take a pause on those things right now. We hope that you will come back later because we WILL have great things to share with you, but feel it is necessary to address the bigger and more important issues in our world right now. Thank you for your support and love. The Shauna Glenn Design Team BE EDUCATED Listen: 1619--An Audio Series from the New York Times on how slavery has transformed America Code Switch--An NPR podcast that tackles race from all angles Seeing White--A Scene on the Radio podcast Still Processing--Another series from the New York TimBoes focusing on culture Jemele Hill is Unbothered--Featuring award-winning journalist Jemele Hill Read: Beyond the Whiteness of Whiteness by Jane Lazarre White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah Raising White Kids: Bringing up Children in a Racially Unjust America by Jennifer Harvey Watch: Just Mercy A film based on a civil rights lawyer's work on death row in Alabama The Hate U Give Based on a YA novel about current race relations in America Becoming The Netflix documentary that follows Michelle Obama on her book tour When They See Us The Netflix documentary by Ava Duvernay about the Central Park Five Selma A film about the marches during the Civil Rights Movement Who to Follow: @laylafsaad Layla Saad, Author of Me and White Supremacy @blklivesmatter Official Instagram for the BLM global network @taranajaneen Tarana J Burke, founder of the "Me Too" Movement @rachel.cargle Rachel Cargle, author and lecturer @mspackyetti Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Co-host of Pod Save the People We compiled this list from sources including Medium.com. Click here for their complete list of resources BE GENEROUS
Organizations that support racial liberation, justice, and an end to police violence Black Lives Matter Global Network NAACP Legal Defense Fund Black Visions Collective Campaign Zero There are also Black Lives Matter local organizations that have a need for supplies for the protesters. Items like masks, face wipes, hand sanitizer, bandages, first aid kits, water, etc are being collected so check their website for local needs. It takes a village, my friends, it always does. Be human, be kind, and remember that loves wins. If our Instagram messages are any indication, the renovation of Shauna's new MCM house has caught the attention of a good number of our followers. It's crazy that everything she did was accomplished in less than two weeks, but then, we know how it can be when you have a goal to achieve. There's so much really to share we're going to cover it all in several posts. Also, it'll give you all a reason to keep coming back to get all the details. We know a little bit about how this blogging thing works. :-) So, Part 1 will be the living room and entry way. Enjoy. Entry Before  We kept the original marble floor in the entry and hardwood floors throughout which made the renovation not quite as long as it could have been. Paint throughout: Snowbound by Sherwin Williams Front door: Scarlet Sun by HGTV Home + Valspar Entry After     One of our primary design philosophies is to start with a neutral backdrop and add color with art and accessories. The primary reason being that in the larger rooms of your home, it can be expensive to change out wallpaper, paint and large furniture when your style or design trends change. By keeping the "bones" neutral, it is easier to update accessories without a large investment. In this house, Shauna also wanted to keep the feel of the mid-century architecture as much as possible. In the entryway, she used a wallpaper with a modern design, but neutral coloring. The glossy white sideboard allows colorful accessories and mirror to stand out, and the vintage Moroccan shag rug ties everything together. Wallpaper: Lohko by Scion Sideboard: Wayfair Side chairs: All Modern Bench: Anthropologie Mirror: Wayfair Lamp: West Elm (discontinued, similar here) Artwork: Allison Castillo Designs Rug: Purchased in Morocco, similar here Living Room Before    The first step in renovating the living room was to reface the fireplace. Shauna wanted a statement installation to balance all of the white walls and when she stumbled on this wood tile from Brazil, it added just the right amount of warmth to the room. Sadly, it has been discontinued but we have linked to similar tiles below.    All of the furniture already lived in Shauna's old house, she just had to edit down a little because of the smaller space. The newest addition to the Shauna Glenn living space is of course the very controversial rug. Many of you think it is too busy. But we love it and at the end of the day, YOU have to love your home and no one else so don't listen to those people. YOU DO YOU! It is a vintage shag from Morocco purchased from Chairish. And while you can't buy the EXACT rug, we found some amazing vintage rugs on Rugs.com. The art at the top of the stairs is from Beth Gandy and the vintage Lone Ranger and Tonto prints are from Etsy. Stay tuned for a deeper dive in to Shauna's art collection in an upcoming post.
Sofas: Restoration Hardware (similar here) and Jonathan Adler (similar here) Barcelona style chairs: Wayfair Rug: Chairish (similar here) Coffee Table: Wayfair Light fixture: Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort Floor lamp: Wayfair Faux fur stool: Pottery Barn (similar here) Velvet Pillows: Anthropologie Print Pillows: Custom made Fireplace Tile: Arco Acustico (discontinued, similar here) More to come! Thank you for following and sharing, we love our community. This post contains affiliate links and we may be compensated for purchases made via these links. 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.  Meyer & Sage Meal Delivery 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  The Suite Life Loft St. Louis, MO  Safomasi Home Furnishings 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  Canvas by Monika Artists Mary Singleton Studio--New Orleans based artist with amazing botanical art Jaime Barks Art--Naturalistic artist based in Tennessee Canvas by Monika--Abstract artist from Illinois Bleach Box Photography--UK based photography with free worldwide shipping Kim Robbins Photography--One of the best local photographers Peter Robbins Art--Western art and photography Jennifer Oliver Designs--Abstract and Landscape artist from Louisiana  Neora Skin Care 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.  Clare V. for Anthropologie Maisonette Jute Pillow $58-$78  Clare V. for Anthropologie Maisonette Dessert Plate $18  Clare V. for Anthropologie Bamboo Melamine Bento Box  Clare V. for Anthropologie Striped Glass Tumbler Set  Clare V. for Anthropologie Striped Monogram Journal And because we all love a great bag, check out our favorites from Clare V. This post contains affiliate links and we may be compensated for purchases made via these links.
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!     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. This post contains affiliate links and we may be compensated for purchases made via these links. You may remember the Lakehouse Project we did back in 2018. It was a brand new build out in Athens, TX for a sweet Mansfield family to use on weekends and holidays, and they hired us to finish out the construction and COMPLETELY furnish the place. Down to the TP in the bathrooms, y'all. Well, the house turned out amazing, and was featured in 360 West Magazine and they were super happy with it. So happy in fact, that they sold it a year later! Sold it! Furnishings and all! We were kinda bummed because, well, we were hoping to negotiate a weekend stay, but when they came back to us and said, "We've sold the lake house, now we can hire you to make our Mansfield home just as amazing as the lake house was", we got over our disappointment over a potential lake weekend real quick. Maybe the lake house was just a test for us and once they saw how it turned out, they were ready to sign on the dotted line to renovate. We're not completely sure, but we don't really care either. This new project has been an amazing transformation and we are so excited to give this sweet family the home of their dreams. First off, the kitchen. It was small and dark and had this odd little baby island smack dab in the middle. We opened up the doorway between the dining room and kitchen to let more of the natural light in to the space and got rid of baby island. The basic footprint stayed the same, but by switching out the bar height counter for a solid counter, there is more space to work and it is more open to the rest of the room. Before:  After:     So crisp and clean and open! Buh buy baby island, hello gorgeous white! Counter stools: Serena & Lily Just beyond the kitchen is the family room where the family hangs out, watches TV, plays games, etc. It has access to the backyard so in the summer it's full of in and out traffic to the pool. They wanted an entertaining space but still comfortable enough for the whole family. Before:  After:   I mean, come on?! Right? It's clearly the pup's favorite place to hang out and now, the family will surely never leave this room. The sofas are from Article and yes, they are white, but have removable, washable cushion covers. Still a good idea to keep the Cheetos out of this room though. Club chairs are from Four Hands, and can be found here. Our favorite thing in the room though is the photograph by Leonard Nones, "Man Under Water". It was featured on the cover of GQ Magazine in 1961 and we were so excited to find a home for it here in this room. Rug: Rugs USA Coffee Table: Mitchell Gold Bob Williams Chandelier: Visual Comfort Accent Table: Crate & Barrel Now, you may be thinking that's a heck of a transformation, how could we possibly have more to show you? My friends, we have saved the best for last. Please check out the before of this master bathroom.     Why yes, that IS sculpted carpet in front of the vanity! The one thing we did love about this bathroom was the glass blocks in the bathtub alcove. They allow light in but also privacy and are almost impossible to install new these days so definitely worth keeping. NOW, the big reveal! After:     Aaahhh! Can you feel it? THIS is what a master bathroom should look and feel like. We ripped out pretty much everything and started from scratch, although the layout was good so none of that changed. Definite highlight is the tub with the chandelier from Stray Dog Designs that we had custom colored to match one of our favorite wallpaper patterns from Hygge & West.
Mirrors: Serena & Lily Jute Rug: Serena & Lily Basket: West Elm Vanity Light: Wayfair Bathtub and hardware: Wayfair Now, on to the next project. Are you next? Contact us to get started on the home of YOUR dreams! Today is cold and drizzly in Fort Worth. A good day to snuggle up on the couch and watch "Parasite" since it managed to catapult itself into the Oscar record books on Sunday. A throw is an integral part of this couch snuggling, along with popcorn, hot tea, and pjs. But a throw is not only functional, it adds warmth and layers to a room. It says, "here, sit down and get comfy, have a cuppa tea". We love the texture and color balance it adds to a room too. Lots of color? A chunky sweater knit throw in ivory provides a breather. A more neutral palette? Add a pop of mustard or pink for the perfect punch. Here are 8 ways you can use a throw in your decorating.  Boho Retreat Neutral ivory bedding gets a boho update with this colorful embroidered striped throw.  Chic and Cozy Create a cozy reading spot in the bedroom with a leather settee instead of a bench at the end of the bed. This blue buffalo plaid throw ties in perfectly with the blue bedside tables.  Pop of Pink The hot pink velvet pillows on the sofas are balanced with a throw in the same color in this serene blue and white living room.  Pass the Mustard You might not think of a throw in the dining room, but for that person that is always cold, this mustard throw on a navy velvet armchair is not only stylish but practical.  Luxe Layers Layers of colors, textures and patterns live in harmony when anchored in the same color. This turquoise Turkish cotton throw is lightweight and washable.  Room with a View Can't find the right window treatment for a room? This shibori print indigo throw transitions to an easy valance in this lake house bunk room.  Set the Table Bring a new flavor to the dining table with the addition of a striped cotton throw as a tablecloth. And don't worry if it doesn't cover the whole table, your guests will assume it's meant to be that way!  Texture Talk
Layered elements of textured neutrals give this home office a sophisticated feel. The sheepskin throw in the desk chair adds a soft layer to the rattan. Find these and more of our favorite throws on the Shop page. This post contains affiliate links and we are compensated for purchases made via these links. |
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