Is there a particular up-and-coming artist you have your eye on? Swiss artist, Marck. He is a standout video engineer-sculptor-director. Video sculpture is a rare genre and Marck is at the [...]
A few months ago, Janice Parker beautifully designed the windows of Hästens with a great balance of energy and serenity. We want to learn more about this collaboration. Here we speak with Hästens [...]
We often hear that a good tub to soak in is the best way to relax. What are the best tubs to do this? Waterworks Tubs of course!!! From our classic copper Clothilde Tub to our more contemporary [...]
What in particular would you encourage your clients to invest in, to vastly improve the look of their living room? Changing the wall color always creates the biggest impact in a space. A quality [...]
What is the first thing you do when you get a new client? We have a fifteen-step process that we outline from the beginning of the project to the end, so the client knows where we are in the [...]
What advice do you give to indecisive clients? Sometimes it’s better to work backwards and ask what doesn’t the client like and then eliminate those as options. Then we work within [...]
What is the hottest seller right now? Shades, blinds or drapes? All orders at The Shade Store are completely custom, and our clients like a little bit of everything. With that being said, our [...]
You seem to do a lot of custom furnishings. How easy is it to do custom today? So easy! We love to make sure that each of our customers ends up with a piece that’s fitted exactly to their needs; [...]
What does summer living mean to you? Warm nights with great company in a beautiful setting. Care-free spaces that can be used by adults and children alike, with durable fabrics that exude style [...]
It’s summer, so how do you create the perfect area to relax after a long day? I love to both cook and eat. I have a stone patio off my dining room that is covered in shade and surrounded by [...]