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Yes, we all know that the supply chain at the moment is more of a series of broken links than an actual chain. With lead times of 40 weeks (that is not a typo) for outdoor fabric or rugs in production now in limbo, because they were sourced in Afghanistan, it is hard to run an efficient business based on selling, and delivering, home furnishings. Here are 5 ways you can avoid some of the worst of the supply issues.... Read More...

I am confident that this question is something that many of your customers and their clients are asking daily and I am hoping that this is not something that is keeping you up at night.... Read More...

I am a firm believer that the way to build a bright future is to build on the past, and what better past is there then the great designers who have helped shape our world. With Modernism week in Palm Springs right around the corner I thought it was time to reflect on some of my mid-century favorites:... Read More...

Remodeling your kitchen can be one of the best ways to add value to your home, but it’s a project that can totally run away from you without careful planning and a realistic assessment of what you need and can afford to pay for.... Read More...

Don’t you hate it when you buy something new and it feels so perfect then you look back at it in a year of so and all of a sudden it just feels dated and tired? Well that is even worse with furniture pieces that can be expensive and hard to replace. So I thought I would put together a list of pieces that have stood the test of time to become classics that never go out of style.... Read More...

As a designer or even a showroom, it often looks like a David versus Goliath battle we are waging against the leaders in the industry. They are well funded, well placed and seemingly everyday are taking more and more market share, especially in the sought after luxury market. So what do we do? Give up? No, at times like this it's important to remember that although it's a David and Goliath battle, David won. I think there are several lessons we can learn from this ancient story that can really help designers reframe the match up.... Read More...