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courtney's loft apartment inspiration

' the internet is filled to the brim with inspiration these days-- it's quite honestly a dime a dozen. what we do? why we're different? well for one thing, we actually DO the inspiration. we DESIGN inspiring spaces with window seats and handblown glass lamps and beautiful items curated and selected with extraordinary care to find a space that makes you happy. meet courtney! she's a lovely brunette who happens to be our color specialist and operations manager and you'll never find her without a smile. here's her inspiration for a loft apartment, and let us promise you-- we design these little collages into reality. stay tuned for more. and give us a call at 952.928.9119 if you're looking for...

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wedding bells a-ringing

remember our handmade pillows to inspire? we just had to share one of the fun ones we've done recently, for a very special vikings player and his absolutely lovely wife in honor of their december 2012 nuptials! they're so much better to give than a tray or strange kitchen implement that will sit in a cupboard, and what's a better gift to give than one that can help make your home a personalized happy place? shop the personalized wedding pillows online, or in either oh baby! or que sera'.

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the best of the best

we were so happy and pleased to be named best furniture store in lake minnetonka magazine's best of 2013 awards this spring! here's a few shots of the team at the awards ceremony--it was such fun. as ceo mary always says, "i could pick anything in the whole wide world to have in this store-- and i've carefully selected THESE pieces!" it's nice to have someone looking out for you, and scouring the whole darn planet to craft a happy place just for you. and frankly, that's what we're all about. [caption id="attachment_579" align="aligncenter" width="640"] from right to left: communications manager maggie, owner tom, owner mary, and visual merchandising manager heidi![/caption] [caption id="attachment_580" align="aligncenter" width="480"] ceo, founder, and curator mary...

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happy friday // links we love

  1. we adore this set of wallpapers for your phone, iPad, computer, and Facebook cover photo with the moniker of our lovely little interior design boutique in excelsior! from the college prep blog: "I also just love the phrase Que Sera, Sera. Sometimes I repeat that to myself when things aren't necessarily going as planned... or if I'm not sure what the plan is or should be in the first place. Even the way the phrase rolls off your tongue has a calming effect. Whatever will be, will be."-College Prep 2. our very favorite savvy sassy mom in existence, andrea fellman, has selected her picks from the oh baby! website and because we love her so much, we're offering 15% off all...

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