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SIRL: Smarts In Real Life Vol. 1
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.
Trends: Ash & Blush
Curated Minimalist
A LaLa Lovely Home: Trina McNeilly's Home Tour
Either you have style or you don’t. Trina McNeilly of LaLaLovely Things is one of the haves. She’s a curator by nature. Sure, she has spent time and energy nurturing her home and developing her skills – but you can’t fake the effortlessly chic look. Her style is so innovative that small details will inspire you to take to Pinterest to begin planning your own renovation. We like to call her aesthetic Modern Whites + Vintage Whimsy.
Show Me your #shelfie!
Alright, everyone, it's time to get out your phone for the new hashtag sensation that's sweeping the nation. Selfies are so May 2014, and it's totally September now. We want you to get creative and give us your best #shelfie!
[#shel·fie (noun): a photograph of one's own shelf, esp. when the shelf shows off one's personality. Example: "I'll be right there, as soon as I post my #shelfie to Instagram."]
Pennyweight's Picks: Get the Look
For some, an eye for design is innate. Objects "speak" to them. There are few whose design sense is at the highest level. But those who possess this gift have unequaled talent for pairing pieces and curating components. Elise Joseph of Pennyweight is one of the few who have that kind of talent. She sees quality design and has the instinctive vision to devise an intriguing and classy space.
Shape up Your Space
I confess: I have a split personality when it comes to furniture. I've always loved the look of tight upholstery and crisp, straight lines. But at the same time I remember flopping into my Grandfather's huge, overstuffed, nap-worthy recliner. It felt good. But it looked terrible. Cringe-worthy. Fugly. Was it even worth all that extra padding if it wasn't worth looking at?
Smart Living Home Tour: Chattanooga Creative Director's Crisp Condo
Chattanooga has no shortage of style and design lovers. Karen - a Creative Director - is one of the most defined. She, her husband, and their two children live in a delightful riverfront condo community and a recent renovation opened the door for a fresh new look in the living room. After hearing about the new space, we caught up with Karen to take a look inside the renovated living space she styled and furnished herself.
How to: Sectional and Small Spaces
Sectionals and small spaces just don't mix ... right? Wrong. For so long, we have all complied with the design idea that large furniture pieces will just clutter an apartment. But it is time for us to embrace change because sectionals might just become your small space go-to seating arrangement after this blog post.
Made in America
As an American furniture company, we don't take the phrase "Made in America" lightly. To us, it means that our products must meet a certain standard of quality, not only in design but in durability as well. It means more than just where it was made - it means where it came from: where rules are broken, limits are pushed and craftsmanship reigns supreme.
Budget Buys for Every Style
Meet Lexington
At Smart Furniture, we are passionate about our customers and we work hard every day to make sure we offer you the best products on the market. That's why we would like to take the time to introduce you to our newest line of products from Lexington Home Brands.
Earth Day: Shop FSC-Certified Wood
Happy Earth Day, fellow humans! In celebration of today and in the spirit of raising awareness for creating a sustainable earth, we'd like to give a few shout outs to some companies that are taking their own steps to make sure that the earth and its resources will be plentiful for generations to come. You can do your part too by shopping for eco-friendly products from our FSC-Certified brands. Each of these companies has gone through rigorous testing and must continually meet strict standards to maintain their certification.
Eames Lounge Chair ... in Ebony
Sitting Pretty with Precedent
St. Patrick's Day: Bring on Green
The color green has been universally recognized as representative of new life and growth. Emerald, Pantone's 2013 Color of the Year , has been said to enhance "our sense of well-being further by inspiring insight, as well as promoting balance and harmony."