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New Paula Deen Line is In!!

Hey Ya'll!! I used to watch Paula Deen put 8 pounds of the butter in her recipes and think, "man this woman sure knows how to make something taste amazing!" Never in a million years would I think she would get into the furniture business but am I sure glad she did! When you think of Paula Deen you think of down home goodness, tradition, comfort & warmth. And all these things that we just know & love about Paula Deen's cooking is also transferred into her furniture. Working with the Universal designers, the inspiration behind her collection is taken directly from her Savannah home; plantation style antiques, coastal design, and of course, Savannah's own distinctive character. We are absolutely loving the furniture in our showroom! Beautifully distressed cabinets in antique finishes, our favorite is the Bag Lady, named after her first restaurant. Come check out her collection yourself in our showroom! We know you'll love it as much as we do!

Taking lessons from a chair

The alarm went off at 5:44am this morning. Pissed because I could have sworn I set it for 5:30am (or maybe I did and just didn't hear it because my body's been screaming sleep more!) I jumped out of bed and immediately grabbed a toothbrush.  I hate being late for yoga! It so stresses me out when I am...ironic?  Maybe...but I know I'm not alone in this. We rush from activity to activity from errand to errand from task to task and often forget that sometimes we just need to slow down, relax, unwind and take a little time from our daily list of to-dos to just knit a chair. That's why I love these Wooly & Stitch chairs, created by Susanne Westphal.  She asks the question, " Why do we have less time than ever before, although we've invented time saving tips?"  Each chair is unfinished and meant to be finished by the user. Using wool, the user stitches to finish and upholster the chairs.  Individual to each user's impressions of life & individuality, the more time the user spends finishing the chair the more beautiful and comfortable they are.

Although, we don't carry these chairs in our showroom, I believe in the lesson they teach and the importance of reflection.

Mixing New Furniture with Old Pieces

How do we mix our new furniture with our old furniture?

It may seem difficult to mix new furniture with older pieces, but really if done it right can be quite awesome! When mixing new furniture with old there really are no style rules but here are some pointers and ideas to help you pull it off! And when done right, you can create truly authentic & fascinating spaces! Just make sure when desiging to stay true to what you really love! 

Keep It Simple

Too much mixing of old and new creates distraction and clutter. Use your own judgment and remember some things no matter how hard you try simply do not go together!

Find a Similarity

There should be at least one common element present in the new and old furniture you want to combine in a room.

It can be anything from the color of the furniture to the type and shape of the wood. Even a visual theme such as the type of decor can be a common element.

Opposites Most Definitely Attract

Mixing contemporary with antiques add layers of style and personality.  In the dining room pictured, a black dining table with turned legs bridges the room's traditional and contemporary features. Host chairs, placed at each end of a table, break the ordinary rhythm of standard dining rooms.

Use Accessories

Accessories such as pillows and knickknacks can bridge the gap between new and old furniture. An old wooden bed frame can fit in with other traditional bedroom furniture if you add draw attention away from it with your bed coverings and pillows.

If you ever need more help, come by our showroom located off Clairemont Mesa Blvd in San Diego and we will do our very best to help you find the perfect new piece to match the old piece you just can't seem to part with ;)