Why You Need to Watch THE VOICE…

Posted on February 6, 2012 by SummerHouse

We have some VERY exciting news around here! In case you haven’t heard (or haven’t caught a quick glimpse of him on the previews for the show), Lisa’s son Brian Fuente auditioned for NBC’s The Voice! (The Voice is an incredible concept for a TV show. Learn more about it on NBC.com!) Season 2 of the show premiered last night right after The Super Bowl, and resumes tonight at 8/7 central! We aren’t sure if Brian’s audition will air tonight, or if it will be next week, but the show is worth watching either way!

To learn more about Brian and his music, you can go to his website, www.brianfuente.com or you can search for him on YouTube. We think you’ll like what you see! :)

What a rockstar!!

After you check out his website and YouTube videos, be sure to like his page on Facebook so you can get all his up-to-the-minute updates! And don’t forget to watch The Voice tonight at 8/7 central on NBC!

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Showroom Update { part two }

Posted on February 2, 2012 by SummerHouse

As promised earlier this week, we have more pictures of a recent showroom update! Actually, with our Private Letter Sale in January keeping us so busy, it’s already time to update AGAIN! We’re thankful for the great business and for the fact that we have the “problem” (if you can even call it that) of having to fill lots of holes on our floor.

Take a peek at what we had late last week, some of which is gone now, but lots of which is still available! :)

Which photo is your favorite? It’s hard to choose… :)

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Showroom Update { part one }

Posted on January 30, 2012 by SummerHouse

Good Monday morning to everyone! We trust you had a wonderful, productive, relaxing weekend! :) Last week we did some rearranging on the showroom floor and brought over some beautiful new pieces! We took lots of pictures, so here is the first installment of showroom photos. The second installment will be up later this week!

All of these beautiful new things made last week and this past weekend great for us. It’s the little things in life, right?! What made your weekend great? Leave a comment for a chance to win a prize from the store! :)

{ And have a fabulous week! }

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The Right Light

Posted on January 24, 2012 by SummerHouse

Been on the search for great lighting lately? We’ve got so many beautiful lamps on the showroom floor right now that you have to see! Modern, traditional… Bright, neutral… Big, small… Take a look and let us know which ones are your favorites!









Have any questions about what you see? Give us a call!

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New from the Schu…

Posted on January 16, 2012 by SummerHouse

With Spring just around the corner, (well, sort of…) thoughts of going to the beach, taking trips, and spending time outdoors don’t seem quite so intangible! The nice weather in our area this weekend really gave some of us a case of Spring Fever!

To go along perfectly with the upcoming season change is this new collection of fabrics from Schumacher. The collection is named Cote d’Azur, which just sounds beautiful doesn’t it?! These indoor/outdoor fabrics were inspired by the sand and surf of the French Riviera. They definitely make us wish for a big yacht, some big sunglasses, and a nice Mediterranean cocktail… Ahhh….

Let’s take a look at a few of the collection’s highlights…

San Remo Fret, Jet

Monaco Velvet, Java

Antibes Chevron, Jet

Tortola Marine

Cap Ferrat Weave, Navy

Cannes Awning Stripe, Java

Remember, indoor/outdoor fabrics can easily be cleaned with soap and water! These fabrics would be perfect for families with lots of children (or messy adults!), beach homes, outdoor upholstered furniture… The possibilities are almost endless!

We could really get used to relaxing in a space like this...

View the entire Schumacher collection here. And if you have questions or would like a sample of anything you see, give us a call! We’ll get you fixed up!

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We Love The Lennoxx!

Posted on January 11, 2012 by SummerHouse

Our friend Linda over at The Lennoxx, a FABULOUS interiors blog, gave our store a really nice shout out not too long ago! She featured some pictures of our shop and gave us some very kind words. :) Because of this post, we now have a new friend + client in the great state of California! So THANK YOU Linda!

You can view the full SummerHouse post here. Be sure to show The Lennoxx some love by leaving some nice comments! Here are a couple of the photos she featured:

Hey Meagan! (See her reflection in the mirror?!) Too funny!

Thanks again, Linda! Happy New Year to you and yours!

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Shop the Latest Issue of LONNY Mag at SummerHouse!

Posted on January 9, 2012 by SummerHouse

Did you know that many of the beautiful looks you see on the pages of big-time magazines like Lonny Mag can be purchased right here at SummerHouse?! It’s true! We carry all of the fabulous lines that design magazines can’t get enough of. Here’s just a sampling of product from the latest issue of Lonny that we carry…

The Amsterdam Side Chair from Hickory Chair

The Woodard Console from Worlds Away

The Woodard Console from Worlds Away

Zenyatta Mondatta in Peacock fabric by Schumacher

The Noir Ferret Bed

Beautiful, custom Leontine Linens

As an exclusive Jonathan Adler dealer, we can get pretty much any of these beautiful wares!

If you have any questions about anything you see, or would like help making your home just as beautiful as the ones seen in this magazine, give one of our talented designers a call! We’d love the opportunity to work with you!

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Meet Chelsea Sirmons

Posted on January 5, 2012 by SummerHouse

Chelsea Sirmons

Meet Chelsea Sirmons (that’s Sirmons with an “r!”), our new Design Assistant! She just moved to Mississippi from Georgia and we have loved getting to know her! We asked her a few questions so you could get to know her a little better, too! 

Laurel: You just moved here from Georgia, right? What made you move to good ‘ol Mississippi?

Chelsea: My husband, Brad, received a job offer and we made the move from Savannah, Georgia at the end of September.

Laurel: What interiors magazine or blog do you find the most inspirational?

Chelsea: I find inspiration almost anywhere! My favorite interiors magazine would definitely be Traditional Home, though.

Laurel: What are three items that you just absolutely cannot live without?

Chelsea: Coffee would probably be the only item… I absolutely cannot live without my family and friends!

Laurel: What’s your favorite movie?

Chelsea: Gone with the Wind… Love the story, the setting, the characters portrayed…

Laurel: Coffee, Traditional Home, Gone with the Wind… You’re our kind of girl! ;) Anything else we should know about you?!

Chelsea: I graduated from Georgia Southern University with a degree in Interior Design. Fun fact… I have an identical twin sister who is also an interior designer!

Thanks Chelsea! And thanks for all the major help you’ve given everyone up here so far! Do yourself a favor and come meet this girl! (We have a new designer, so while you’re at it, come meet him too! You can read all about Todd in an older post!) In the words of Lisa Palmer, “This girl is the queen of organizing!” Chelsea, you’re just what SummerHouse needed! 

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Pillow Talk

Posted on January 3, 2012 by SummerHouse

Happy 2012 everyone! We trust that all of you had a very happy New Year! With the new year comes the disappearance of Christmas decor… Now that your holiday adornments are back in the attic, does your house seem a little… well… naked? One easy, less expensive way to revitalize a room is with new pillows! New pillows, along with a few new accessories, can make a room looks so much better! Here are a few of the fabulous pillows we have in stock right now… We know at least one of these styles would look great in your home!

If you have questions about any of these pillows, don’t hesitate to give us a call! Our talented designers are happy to help you in any way they can!

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Meet Todd Prince

Posted on December 28, 2011 by SummerHouse

Our newest designer Todd Prince

Help us welcome our newest designer to SummerHouse… Mr. Todd Prince! Todd is a Mississippi native and has just moved back from California to be closer to family, and of course to take one of the most exciting jobs in the South: a job as a designer with us!! :) We love having Todd around to help balance out our heavily weighted female staff!

To help you get to know Todd a little better, we asked him a few questions…

Laurel: Can you give us a nutshell of your background in interior design?

Todd: I opened Todd Prince interiors in Jackson in 1997. I then worked at JTM tile in Jackson before going to work with Walker Zanger Tile and Stone in June of 2000. I worked for Walker Zanger for 11 years. I worked as the branch manager of the Walker Zanger in Atlanta, San Francisco and Orange County, CA.

Laurel: Even though we know you can design around whatever look it is that your client is going for, what is your personal design style? 

Todd: My personal style is probably a throw back to the 50′s modern style.  I love retro pieces mixed into interiors.  I think they give rooms a fresh updated feel when mixed with items that are more transitional.  I do love eclectic interiors that are interesting and textural.

Laurel: So far, what’s been the hardest part about moving back to MS from California?

Todd: What I miss most about CA is the weather!!  There is very little humidity there unlike Mississippi.  It is very easy to get used to no humidity!!

Laurel: What really gets your creative juices flowing? A certain designer’s website, certain types of books, going to certain types of places..?

Todd: I am an avid reader…I love shelter magazines, mystery novels and southern fiction.  I get alot of creativity from reading.  Music is also very inspiring to me.  I love jazz….give me a some Diana Krall and a great glass of wine and I’m good to go!!!!

Laurel: If we were to secretly follow you around on a lazy Sunday, what might we find you doing?!

Todd: If you followed me on a lazy Sunday afternoon you’d find me in the kitchen.  I love to cook.  It relaxes me.  The best part is when you are done relaxing you have great food to enjoy!!!

Laurel: Anything else you’d like to share with our readers?

Todd:  I have a great family.  That is the best part of being back in MS.  Being able to spend time with my family without airplanes involved is great!!!

Thank you so much, Todd!! We are all so excited to have you on the team and can’t wait for all the fun the future holds! :)

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