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A Swanky Take on Mid-Century Modern, Where Luxury meets Retro, and High Class meets High Comfort in Chattanooga, TN.

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With 10,000 varieties of tomatoes, where do you start? Luckily, we have some gardening essentials and tips from organic farmer Tom to help you have a delicious and prosperous tomato season. 

Don't Stress --- We got you covered & caffeinated for Father's Day. Here's the perfect gift for your dad! 

We're dropping beets and style in the kitchen with a Savory Beet + Shallot + Goat Cheese Galette along side some baking and eating essentials. Check it out and try the recipe for your next spring soirée. 

When Eames + Nelson combine forces they make up the powercouple of the Mid-Century Modern World. Nay ... Universe! Today, we explore our favorite Eames + Nelson couples. Check them out and then make your own! 

Transparent furniture has been a long trend with minimalist enthusiasts - but now we see it making waves beyond the sub-style and into modern playful pairings. Let's take a look ... 

There is nothing more gratifying for us than when we get see our furniture in your home. They take on new personalities in their real life setting. So we decided to start a new blog series called SIRL or Smarts In Real Life. Check out the first installment as we explore some of chairs in their new homes. 

Color trends aren't just for fashion - they are sweeping through the world of interiors. 2016 is proving to be the year of ash & blush. Together they are a refreshing and airy pair. 

It takes an eclectic personalty to love the look of a mismatched vintage home. But there is one vintage trend that stands the test of time ... Mid-Century Modern and the Eames design duo in particular. Today we explore dreamy dining legs! Dowel Legs to be precise - an Eames classic. 

Everyone is a sucker for Before & After shots, makeover articles, and transformation shows. For months Kate Arends of Wit & Delight was working on her home remodel --- the end goal was to curate a timeless mix of both traditional and contemporary. We are so excited to share her bright and modern kitchen as well as the dramatic and creative office with you today! 

Holiday season can be joyful and festive - but on the flip side, it can be overwhelming and stressful. Our tips for homemade decor and gift guide is sure to make those anxieties melt away. 

We've got a style guide that will make your loved ones think twice about ripping open their gifts.

Your mother may have fancy china that only sees the light of day once a year. This is THAT time of year. We are weeks away from Thanksgiving and the season of entertaining is about to be in high gear.

Spring is in full swing and summer is close on its heels. With all the beautiful weather and blossoms in abundance, why not bring the outdoors in? Here are some simple ways to dress up a space with floral accents as you plan for some Spring cleaning and redecorating.

When I arrive home after a long day at work, I inhale deeply as I drop my bags at the entryway. This might be the first time I am really at peace all day. I walk past my rustic bar stools and collapse on my sofa, curling up with my fringed, thickly knotted throw blanket. Cozy in my little boho abode and surrounded by my treasures and loved ones, I am home.

After months of dressing in dark colors, pulling thick drapes over windows, and hiding under mountains of throw blankets, nothing feels more refreshing than breaking out our favorite light and airy pieces for Spring!

We can feel the Holidays approaching. It's gift-giving time again, and we're all looking for a special gift for that special person. And when we're looking for ideas, what's better than getting recommendations from people who know good design?

Pantone is at it again. That's right, we're back to talk about our favorite global color authority and their Fall Color Trends. For over 20 years, Pantone has surveyed the designers of New York Fashion Week and Fashion Week around the world to bring you each upcoming season's most important color trends.

Now that the heat is really on in the South, wardrobes have officially dropped all signs of winter (unless you work in our office, in which case you will have a sweater on at all times). Despite the necessary workplace cardigan, it's shorts, skirts, dresses, and short sleeves weather!

The saying that "April showers bring May flowers" always rings true as Spring rains transition into bright and bold Summer foliage. The welcome of Summer has been instantaneous here in Tennessee. In fact, I am quite sure that the long Memorial Day weekend ushered in the onset of sunburns for most. My rosy sunburn was gained while tending to my garden, from which I decided to take a few flowers inside. I don't like ostentatious vases; I think the flowers should be the focus. But sometimes plain mason jars aren't enough. Here is a DIY that adds a pop of color without stealing the thunder of the floral arrangement.

Our Fun Fact Friday this week is dedicated to COLOR. The time has come to paint your house; whether you are brightening or calming the wall color, the first step to colorful transformation is a stop at the paint department.

Add pops of violet to the living room with DIY dip dye curtains

Color can be quite a commitment ... hair color, shirt color, room color. I find it is best to approach color with caution. In fact, I am a fan of neutrals - but they can look sterile if not executed properly. Adding touches of colors in small doses is a manageable way to introduce hues to your home. It can be an inexpensive endeavor as well if you do them yourself, so here is our dip dye curtains DIY.

Hanging art in your home can make or break your room - as well as your pocket book. If I had never-ending funds to put into finessing the aesthetic of my home, I would definitely edge toward finding the perfect painting along with the ideal furnishings. The reality is that I can't. We all have budgets to consider when about to make those larger-than-normal purchases. So the choice: a place to sit or a painting to stare at. If you are practical, like me, then you've probably chosen the sofa. But that doesn't mean your walls have to be bare. Instead, make your own painting!