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Who says monochromatic is boring?!
Posted on March 02 2011
Most of the time if you visit the store, and there’s a floral arrangement that is basically monochromatic, I did it. There’s just something about mixing the textures of one color that just fascinates me! Even though this arrangement is all pink, look how rich everything is! The callas give this radient glow against the […]
A measuring cup…LITERALLY!
Posted on March 02 2011
I just simply love this photo! I found it recently in someone’s blog, and just thought that it was the best idea! What do you do with those left over cups where all of the rest are broken! Use it as a “measuring” cup! I always love thinking outside of the box for how to […]
Bourbon ROCKS!
Posted on February 16 2011
BACK IN STOCK 4/11 So for those of us who have friends that are avid bourbon drinkers (I think all of mine are), and never know what to give them as a gift….well, we’ve finally figured it out. These are our new “Bourbon Rocks”! Made of soapstone in Vermont, these are the perfect way to […]
TrunkRIFIC
Posted on February 15 2011
Recently found this in Country Living! How much do you love it! I mean really! How simple can it be! It simply goes back to the idea of putting anything in mass, makes them special! I have one vintage old trunk….now I only have to find 10 more@!!!!
Old’s the New Again
Posted on February 14 2011
With our recent trip to market I couldn’t help but be caught by this combination of “updated traditionalism fabulousness”! Now that’s a mouth full! Seen here in this vignette is a company called Global Views, and to be honest with you, this company hands down gets it 100% right every year! Although, you won’t find […]
Clean Hands and a Clean Conscience
Posted on February 09 2011
So every buyers’ dream at market is to find something that is truly incredible and something they’ve never seen before to offer their loyal following. Well guys…this year at market we hit the jackpot several times! Probably our most favorite thing we found was FURTHER Soap and Lotion. Not only is it an incredible value, […]
Smell My Finger!
Posted on February 08 2011
You know those moments where someone walks in on a conversation and hears or sees something that out of context makes absolutely no sense or is obsene? Well that happened to me the other day in the store. You see….I had just washed my hands with one of our new soaps that we just got […]
We’re Moving!
Posted on February 03 2011
That’s right! We’ve been looking for a new space for a while now, well way into the last part of last year, but had given up. It was amazing how many spaces were available, but the rent was still ridiculously high! So truthfully we had given up. But as we know…things are meant to happen, […]
I ams what I ams
Posted on February 01 2011
It’s finally time that I can announce that I am Kentucky Monthly’s new home design blogger! It’s called “Homegrown Design”. This has been in the works for sometime, but is finally going! I am so excited about all of the new adventures that are coming our way! It seems everytime I turn around there’s a […]
We’re Plaid Proud!
Posted on November 23 2010
Make your Black Friday… PLAID! This year has been an exciting year of “firsts” and “new” things for Stuart, Dwayne and myself, that’s for sure! A new business, a new way of thinking, new clients, and new challenges. But for me personally, a new thing has truthfully come to front of my mind without a […]
Featured in the Herald Leader, Weekender!
Posted on October 29 2010
Here’s what Harriett Hendren had to see about our Christmas Open House coming up!!! Christmas is nearly two months away, but November means the beginning of “open house” season, with stores decked out for the holidays offering specials and treats. One of the first open houses in Lexington starts Tuesday and runs through Nov. 6 […]
Christmas Open House! It’s here!
Posted on October 22 2010
Mark your calendars! ‘house’ will be celebrating OUR first ever November Christmas Open House! We are so very excited! Tues Nov 2 – Saturday Nov 6 Save 20% off EVERYTHING We’ve been working our little butts off (well if mine is the determining factor…” fat butts off ” )! Christmas is EVERYWHERE in the store….I […]
What I love about Fall!
Posted on October 02 2010
Now that it seem the temperatures have finally started to lower and become the Fall that so many of us love, I can’t help but think about all of the things that I love about Fall! The crisp mornings, warm afternoons, and chilly nights! Bowls of chilli! FOOTBALL! The turning of the leaves! And maybe…just […]
By housebyjsd on 2010-09-16
Posted on September 16 2010
So here we are, only 6 months into this business…and ‘house’ was voted Best New Store in Ace Weekly’s 2010 Best of Lexington by their readers! It is an incredible honor! Thank you to all of those out there who have supported us when we opened the door and those of you that have continued […]
By housebyjsd on 2010-04-07
Posted on April 06 2010
For those that weren’t able to attend our grand opening, we’ve posted some images on our facebook page! You can click here to see them!
By housebyjsd on 2010-03-09
Posted on March 09 2010
I just love this photo! It’s a perfect example of updated traditional! There’s nothing I love more than wainscotting! mmm….! This is what we have been preaching for a long time! Mix and matching super traditional elements like the wainscotting, with a modern color, traditional table, modern line chairs, crisp modern light fixtures, and the […]
A Little Sneak Peek…..OF CHRISTMAS…
Posted on March 06 2010
LOL….We want spring to get here as much as the next guy! But I thought I would share a little peak of one of the Christmas lines Stuart, Dwayne, and I created for 2010! It's called a Welcoming Christmas, and it is Southern to the bone! Don't worry, no more peeks of Christmas….at least not […]
Our Signature Scent
Posted on March 06 2010
Upon our search for the perfect candle of "house", we found Aspen Bay's Eclipse! Recycled glass, hand made metal lids, and absolutely the perfect scent! You won't be able to miss the scent when you walk in the door!!!! mmmmm soooo good!
Art In Bloom 2010
Posted on March 02 2010
So this past weekend was the Art In Bloom held at the UK Art museum, and wow!…it was the best yet! If you aren’t familiar with AIB, it’s a fundraiser for the Museum in which local floral designers are invited to interpret works of art through floral designs. And guys…this year definitely takes the cake […]
Our new lamp!
Posted on January 30 2010
I just love it. My favorite thing about this lamp is being to fill it with anything and it looks great. Currently it's filled with pages ripped out of an old book! Fab!
I LOVE TECHNOLOGY!
Posted on January 30 2010
Ok….so here’s another reason I love technology! It’s a Saturday morning, I’m still laying in bed (don’t judge, it’s 1015am), and I’m able to post to this blog by text message! I don’t have to sit down at a computer to post anything anymore. I’m so excited! Because this means we’re going to be able […]