Living in the Dark

Living in the Dark

July 28, 2011 by · 2 Comments

Do you have a room in your house that needs something a little extra? May we suggest black walls… (But don’t put up any black paint before you consult a designer! Please!) A room with black walls is dramatic and full of personality, and is also a great new take on the neutral wall. Here are a few ideas of how to do black right. It’s really not as bleek as you’d think!

Thanks to LonnyMag and Rue for the great photos and ideas.

Do you have any black (or almost black) walls in your house? What color were they before? We want details!!

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Lisa’s Market Recap!

Lisa’s Market Recap!

July 27, 2011 by · 2 Comments

Lisa got back from Atlanta Gift Market not too long ago, and came back with lots of pictures and lots of excitement! She’s gonna tell us a little about her trip… :)

July market is always exciting for me. I take my sister and sister in law to peruse the showrooms and we stay with my brother who lives in Atlanta and make it a reunion!

My first stop is always the temporaries and my first stop there was with my fave vendor Karen of Tourmaline. Her pillows are beautiful and I love that she uses natural materials like linen with ruffled details and embroidery. I’ve been buying from Karen for years so we usually spend way too long catching up! www.tourmalinehome.com

Lisa and Karen

I am thrilled that I found some new lines this market. One of the new lines I found is Lostine. Awesome vintage pieces such as these great glass standing containers. I see them on a desk filled with rubber bands or large clips.

Lostine

They had unique shaped bottles which look so good in clusters on a breakfast room table.

Lostine

I also found these metal flower models that are whimsical and artsy. www.lostine.com

Lostine

I’m always drawn to fresh and unique designs and Ro Sham Beaux was one of those. Beautiful lighting!! OMG! Unusual shapes and materials on lamps chandeliers and pendants! Check out the Ananas on her website www.ro-sham-beaux.com. I can’t wait for my shipment to arrive!

Lisa at Ro Sham Beaux!

Because we are girlie girls and sell jewelry at the SH, and what girl doesn’t love jewelry, I had to make a stop at the Mark Edge booth. I LOVE him by the way. He is such a talented artist and his eco vintage line is to die for!! www.markedgejewelry.com

Lisa and Mark Edge

New to Atlanta gift mart but not new to me is Lowcountry Originals. They are based in South Carolina and hand make all of their lighting and accessories using oyster shells and marsh reeds for example.

I put one of their pendants in a clients foyer. Gorgeous!!  They will custom any of their pieces which I love because I can never just buy off rack! www.lowcountryoriginals.net

Low Country Originals

Lisa at Low Country

More Low Country Beauty

Low Country Gorgeousness....

In the JDouglas showroom I was introduced to the newest member of the showrooms team, Ooomph. Yes, odd name but such great tables in great shapes and colors.  LOVE THEM and can’t wait for my shipment!

Ooomph!

Ooomph...

I bought much from the Noir showroom as I always do… chests, a beautiful tall secretary with great scale and a grand buffet!

NOIR

More NOIR

Before I went home my family and I make a pilgrimage to Taqueria del Sol. The best fish tacos in the world!!

Taqueria Del Sol... Mmmmm mmm!!

Next to the restaurant is the new Jonathan Adler flagship store. I was in mid century heaven!

I’ve been a fan of this adorable jewish potter for years and of course, here at SummerHouse, we feature tons of his wares! I got some great merchandising ideas and lusted after his new line of bedding. www.jonathanadler.com

Jonathan Adler bedding!

Happy Chic at its BEST!

Mr. Adler, you're a genius...

After that I was off to Jtown where I will wait on my new orders to arrive. It was happy shopping in Atlanta!!

Thanks, Lisa!!! We feel like we were right there with you! :) Can’t wait to see all the new goods!!

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Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

July 25, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

Happy Monday to you! Since it’s a little dreary in the metro area this morning, maybe this post will help combat the blues that today seems to be trying to give us. This beautiful outdoor living space inspires us every time we see it. The bright colors used in the accents, the painted brick wall, the Brown Jordan furniture, the outdoor shower, the beautiful plants… We love pretty much everything!

We hope you’re having a wonderful summer!

Filed Under: Accessories, Around Jackson, Color, Outdoor
Quick Peek at the Showroom

Quick Peek at the Showroom

July 20, 2011 by · 2 Comments

As many of you know, we change our showroom around almost constantly. It has been a while since we posted pictures after a total re-do, so now’s the time!! We have a new artist (Natalie Ray), some new accessories, new wall adornments, and of course new furniture! Without any further adieu…

Filed Under: Accessories, Art, Design, Ridgeland, The Store
Inside Voices, please!

Inside Voices, please!

July 18, 2011 by · 1 Comment

We found this over at Etsy and thought it was so appropriate for us! If you’ve ever been upstairs at SummerHouse for a presentation, you may have seen the little signs we have posted that say “Use your inside voice please!”  Sometimes, with a bunch of women, things tend to get a little loud… This poster has our name all over it! :)

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Emily’s Last Day :(

Emily’s Last Day :(

July 15, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

Today is a sad day for us. It is our wonderful Intern Emily’s last day!! How did that time fly by so quickly? It seems like she just got here like 2 weeks ago… Emily, you did a great job and we all love you so much! Best of luck out in the real world, and stay in touch! XOXOXO!

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Be My Guest

Be My Guest

July 13, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

Remember the beautiful home we showed you pictures of on Friday? (It is the blog post right before this one.) Well, here is the upstairs guest area of the house. It is fun, bright, colorful, and best of all, designed by Lisa Palmer!

This particular client fell in love with the bright green velvet of the Earl Chair, so the room was designed around that chair, as well as the items that this client already had. The bedding is by the oh-so-fabulous Ann Gish.

From one side of the jack-and-jill bathroom to the other… The art, the paint colors, and the beautiful tile countertops make these bathrooms very happy and welcoming!

If this room doesn’t make you happy then… Well…. It should!

We will have more from this beautiful home later this week. Rachel Kabukala took so many fabulous photos that it’s impossible to get them all into just one or two posts! Stay tuned!

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Let’s Celebrate Friday with New Photos!

Let’s Celebrate Friday with New Photos!

July 8, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

Remember the behind the scenes pictures we posted earlier this week of Rachel Kabukala in action at our Eastbrooke client’s home? (You can see them here if you missed them.) Anyway, here are our favorite photos of this condo’s living room… We’ll show you more rooms next week! This is just a little teaser to get your weekend started off right! Enjoy!

If these pictures don’t make you happy, then…. We need to talk! Have a great, safe weekend and we’ll see you back next week!

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Interview with Emily the Intern

Interview with Emily the Intern

July 8, 2011 by · 1 Comment

Emily Cunningham

If you have not had the pleasure of meeting our summer intern Emily Cunningham, you are missing out! Emily studied Interior Design at Mississippi State and graduates at the end of the summer. She has been such a joy to have around the store, and we have all completely fallen in love with her! Her sense of humor and sweet spirit make her a joy to be around. Here’s a little Q&A with her so you can get to know her just a little better…

SummerHouse: What is your favorite thing about working at SummerHouse?
Emily: My favorite thing about working at SummerHouse is all the amazing people I get to be around every day! Everyone here is so much fun to be around, there isn’t a dull moment!

What is one of the funniest things you’ve witnessed or been a part of since you’ve been at SummerHouse?
I would definitely say that seeing KC’s random dance moves and hearing her personal version of whatever song is playing makes me laugh every day.

If anyone were to make a movie about Lisa Palmer, who do you think would be a good person to play her in the movie? Why?
I would have to say Zooey Deschanel, mostly known from the movies Elf and Failure to Launch. She usually plays characters with witty personalities, and she has a beautiful voice!

What’s a typical lunch for you during your work day? :)
A typical lunch for me is a turkey sandwich and chips. Recently, it has been Millie D’s with cookie dough balls and M & M’S. I think I am addicted…

What is your favorite way to spend a weekend these days?
My weekends are usually spent on a jet ski at the Tombigbee river, or visiting my friends and family!

Anything else you want us to know? :)
I am SO glad that my internship was at SummerHouse! I am very lucky to have had this opportunity as my first experience in the design world!

Thanks Emily for all your hard work! Glad we have you around a little bit longer! :)

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Behind the Scenes: Eastbrooke Photo Shoot

Behind the Scenes: Eastbrooke Photo Shoot

July 6, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

Y’all have seen this house before. It is our most dramatic Before and Afters to date (which you can see here) and the customer holds an extra special place in our hearts! Rachel Kabukala, who has sort of become our house photographer!, was over there taking pictures the other day. We can’t wait to show you the finished products! Until that time, here are a few behind the scenes shots…

This house is so beautiful, and the colors make it so photogenic! We’ll post the finished pictures as soon as we can! Have a fabulous Wednesday!

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