We have had a few inquiries on the paint colors in the St. George Parade and Model Homes. So here they are! You can see a few photos of the homes here.
If you're looking for something to do this President's Day weekend take a trip to St. George to see the Parade of Homes! Make sure to stop by the Alice Lane booth and say hi to Adam!
All of the finishes were restored to feel like the same home that our clients grandfather and father lived in.
Such an iconic piece, the Eames Chair would have been the perfect piece for such an influential inventor.
This Martha Stewart rug offers a subtle pop of color to the dining room.
Oly Studio's Gigi Chair, with it's sleek lines, compliments this marble topped breakfast table.
The Master Bedroom has a calming feel with white bedding and accessories.
No room for a lamp? Just add a sconce for adequate reading light.
The Oly Studio Noel lounge chair is perfect tucked in the corner.
We loved selecting the furniture, lamps and a few rugs! The girls over at Opal Never Shouts provided accessories, artwork and window treatments. It was so rewarding to get everything just right in this home.
[photos by Opal Never Shouts]
We posted a few preview photos of our install in St. George. We have three homes that we are installing - one is the Parade Home and there are two model homes. Unpacking the pieces, placing and primping them is what makes everything come together. These pieces are what is bringing the Parade Home together.
The St. George Parade of Homes is February 18th - 27th. The two model homes that we have installed are in the same neighborhood and will be open as well. Check back tomorrow to see how this all fits together to make something special!
We are in St. George getting ready for the Parade of Homes. We have been working with Henry Walker Homes on their most recent project down south - The Escapes at Entrada. We have been working on this home and two other model homes in this new community for several months, selecting interior finishes, furniture, fabrics, and finishing touches... and now it's time to put everything together. The Parade Home and two other model homes will open on February 18th. Here is just a sneak peak at the space and what we have been doing.
These two homes are the model homes.
This is the entrance to the Parade Home... As you walk to the front door, you see the Casita on your left as well as a little patio. It looks great lit up at night!
This is the Parade Home's Kitchen, Dining and Great Room area. You can see a little preview of the furniture that's going to go in the home.
Stay tuned for more photos and progress!!!
We are so lucky to have recently received this showstopper in the store!
This piece is by Iconography Inc. It is designed in the Art Nouveau style and in-laid plaster is the material used. This piece was something that Iconography had been itching to do. They loved the design and had been waiting for the right project to use it on. There was still no home for it when they were asked to participate in a home show and then the idea of this panel came about.
This is the piece installed in the home show.
Come see this beautiful piece in person!
We still have items on sale! Come in and check them out!!!
Don't forget about this great mirror and all of these pillows!
Natasha Mirror
35?W x 42.5?H
Regular Price: $1,717
Sale Price: $1,029
Pillows ranging from $30 - $160.
We are so grateful to Just Shorn for sponsoring our ticket to this year's Alt Summit. We learned so much and met so many talented and wonderful people there.
We had the opportunity to spend a day with the Just Shorn bunch, many who had flown over from New Zealand, and learn about their line of wool rugs and carpets. We were so impressed by the quality of their products. We also had the pleasure of meeting one of the sheep farmers, Howie. He was such a delight to talk with them and we learned so much from him!
Just Shorn Fun Facts - Wool can stretch 30% to 40% without breaking. - Wool has a natural crimp with millions of coiled molecules. This allows wool carpet and rugs to retain their shape; even under heavy foot traffic. - Wool has a natural waxy outer membrane that repels most soils and liquids but can still absorb up to on-third its weight in moisture reducing static and making it flame resistant. - Wool has good insulation qualities for superior warmth and softness under foot. - Wool is derived from a 100% renewable resource and is completely biodegradable at the end of it's useful life.
[photos from Just Shorn]
When Adam and I were in the beginning stages of pursuing our dream to open a furniture/design shop, I saw a commercial for the American Express Plum Card (for small businesses). I said, "I want one!" It was one of those 'believe in the dream' moments when you realize you can cross over from the little idea in your head to the real deal. So... Adam applied for the card, and surprised me with it when it came! We've been using our card for almost 3 years now, and were delighted to get a phone call from the people at American Express to see if they could interview us for a possible campaign they are doing for the Amex Plum Card! Of course we said yes!
We went through rounds of phone interviews with their ad agency, only to find out about 2 months ago that we were chosen!
So yesterday, they came to do the shoot! They brought their crew of 10+ people. A most interesting experience... one that I will never forget.
Our photographer was Christopher Sturman. He had a great sense of humor and a "soothing voice" as Christy would say. He is a very talented photographer and showed us a few of his other projects that he had done. Here's a sample of what he's done:
Aren't these amazing? And we were able to have him photograph us!!!
Laurie Trott is a stylist from New York. She made sure that we had just the right clothing on and that it sat just right in every shot.
Laurie Vukich was our make-up and hair for the day. She did a fabulous job making sure that our hair was perfect and our make-up was touched up.
On the right is Diane Keh. She was the project manager for this shoot and was really great to work with.
Thanks to everyone for being so much fun and so easy to work with!
We can't wait to see what the outcome will be in the moths to come... We'll keep you posted! Hope you've enjoyed these few shots of all of the action. We sure had fun with the wardrobe and setting changes. What are your favorite settings or outfits from the day?
- Jessica
This is just a sneak peak at what's going on at Alice Lane today... We'll share more about our American Express photo shoot tomorrow!
After our pink post last week, we couldn't get pink out of our minds! Pantone has named it color of the year and we just keep seeing it in great places. Fashion's spring collections are slowly making their way to the surface and we are seeing some great pinks... Everything from blush to coral.
Mixing shades of light pinks and purples can make any outfit or room prettier. Add some sparkle or florals to give it even more of a feminine touch.
Coral as a neutral? It goes with all of these bold colors! We love how it spices up these spaces.
Using a salmon pink on the walls is a bold move... Not quite ready to take that step? Add that touch of pink as an accent with an ottoman or throw pillows.
Loving the mixture of a bright pink with a darker bubble gum pink. Why not add a touch of pink with artwork or in wallpaper?
This mixture of salmon, blush and tangerine is to die for!
[photos from J. Crew, Madewell, Lonny Magazine, Domino Magazine, Johnny Miller]
With all of the holiday decorations boxed up and the beginning of a new year, our homes may feel a little bit empty without holiday greens. It's easy to get that feeling of warmth back by adding a some plants and flowers to freshen up your space. Although winter is still upon us, spring is shortly around the corner and we are all in need of a bit of freshening at this point in the winter.
The Brady's home that we recently featured was freshened up with this fiddle leaf fig plant. Can you believe that this is a fake plant? It's always hard to find a really great and realistic looking fake greenery but we absolutely loved this one so we had to order more and we just got in our shipment!
Add any of these to a coffee table, dining table or side table to brighten up your space. Prices range from $36 - $458.
We have added a mirror and pillows to our inventory sale!
Natasha Mirror
35"W x 42.5"H
Regular Price: $1,717
Sale Price: $1,029
Pillow prices vary.
We will be adding more items throughout the week so keep watching!
With the beginning of a new year, we all want a new beginning and fresh start on something in our lives. Why not start by freshening up a space in your home? The question is - where to begin? Here are 5 easy steps that will help you on your way -
Start collecting photos from magazines, books and blogs of spaces that you love. This doesn't have to be limited to interiors. Take into consideration fashion, art, movies, places you love to travel, anything that inspires you or makes you happy and captures who you are. Keep these photos in a file on your computer, in a binder or pinned on an inspiration board.
After you've collected all of your photos, take note of the things that are similar about them and start narrowing down your style. Take a look at our What's Your Style? section to give you some ideas.
Practical needs for the room should guide your design. Ask yourself questions about how the room will be used. How many people do you want to seat? Do you have children or pets? What activities will happen in here? What is the main purpose of this room? Will it be used for family or entertaining? What should be the focal point of the room? A fireplace? Television? All of these questions are important when designing the space.
Take note of the items that you have, what you want to keep, reupholster or refinish, and what you want to replace. This will help when you are setting your budget to know what to plan for. As you set your budget, take into consideration if you would want a designer to help you with your space or if you want to do everything yourself. Also think about, if you can do everything at once or if you need to spread this process out over time.
Whether you are going to hire a designer or do it yourself, now you have a direction and style! If you do hire a designer, start by setting up an appointment to meet with them and go over the things that you want accomplished, your style and budget. If you are doing everything yourself, make a list of the things that you need to shop for so that you don't get distracted while you are out.
Freshening up your room could be as simple as a few new throw pillows to a new coat of paint to redesigning your entire room. Regardless of how simple or complicated, these steps will help organize thoughts and send you in the right direction to creating a space that you will love.
[images from Nicole Hill, House & Home, Lonny, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, Mi Casa & Design Sponge]
Wow, another year gone by! Time flies when you are having fun! 2010 has been a great year for us here at Alice Lane and we owe it all to you! Here is a look at what has happened here at Alice Lane in 2010.
Salt Lake Magazine helped us kick off 2010 with a bang! They featured us as one of the best places to shop for gifts in Provo.
Utah Style and Design featured us in their Summer 2010 issue as a Pace Maker. They visited the store and took some great photos. They also featured us under the Editor's Pick for our beloved slipcovered bed. How we loved that bed!
We were honored to be featured in Utah Valley's Business Q 40 under 40!
Utah Style & Design magazine stopped by for a second visit for their Fall 2010 issue. We were lucky enough to be chosen for the cover of their Collector's Edition: 10 Years of Inspired Design. Throughout the magazine they feature items from our store and use photos from our store for an article on hides.
Thank you to everyone who has allowed us to dream and helped us grow this past year. We look forward to what 2011 has to bring!
Happy Holidays from everyone here at Alice Lane! We hope your weekend is magical and inspiring!
The holidays are a perfect time to express your inner creativity. Now that the tree is trimmed and the stockings hung, it's time for the gifts! With the holiday decor looking perfect, why not accessorize with beautifully wrapped gifts?
Red, white and kraft. The natural look is an easy and lovely way to go. Use some gardening or bakers twine to tie up crisply wrapped packages adding a few berries or a bit of pine.
Colorful and girly. Mix, match, and layer patterned paper adding a few layers of a simple ribbon. Accessorize a few gifts with some colorful buttons or playful flowers.
Use a deep purple base and add some gold ribbon and sparkling berries for a bit of glamour. Add purple to your natural packaging with some pretty flowers. Tie them up with twine to give them that organic look.
Go completely neutral and simple with kraft and white. Add some lace to a simply wrapped package for that vintage feel.
Add some sparkle to blue and white gift wrapping with a bit of silver tinsel or use a few paper doilies to give your gifts some more texture.
[photos from Sweet Paul, Home Life, and Martha Stewart]
