@home

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

confessions of a shopaholic

I have for years talked myself into purchases (projects) thinking I would have time to get to them or I could make something with them. My sewing days seem to be behind me and forget reupholstering things myself, did you say that would look good painted or turned into a mirror.... Can you see where I am going with this post? I love to shop. I find some really cool treasures and yes I am attracted to the "potential" in many objects. For that reason the basement (2,000 sq. ft.) in the store is full of the a-fore mentioned objects. Oh, and I can't forget my obsession with props either (many of which will be available for the first time). And there is the random orphan from the sales floor too. So it is with great pleasure that I invite each and every one of you to attend my first BASEMENT SALE in the hopes that you will relieve me of some of these treasures. * I hope the thought of in conjures up a Filene's Basement sale like frenzy. See you next Friday and Saturday! Feel free to call the shop if you have any questions.

JULY 17 & 18
10:00 to 6:00

* special note: they are not all project, a lot of it is perfectly fit for use immediately

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

shop pics

I thought it would be nice to post some images of some of our current inventory. Take a looksie. Don't forget we are having a store wide sale, 20% off & keep an eye out for our postcards announcing a very special basement sale in July. More to come on that subject later.

Monday, June 29, 2009

lovin from dear daisy cottage

I received a nice email from the Kimberly McCole, the girl behind deardaisycottage.typepad.com letting me know she had written about her recent visit to Savannah and my shop. She took some lovely photos (above) and wrote a very complimentary post about the store. Thank you Kimberly, you made my day!

visit her site, click here > www.deardaisycottage.com

Sunday, June 21, 2009

summer sale

20% off storewide

starting tomorrow

Saturday, June 20, 2009

betsey + chelsea

I just got word today that Chelsea Cook (a former @home shop gal) just landed the new technical designer position at Betsey Johnson. Chelsea was a customer of mine while she was attending the Savannah College of Art and Design. After she graduated she hung around Savannah working for me and saving money for her big move to NYC. If I sound like a proud mama, I am. All of my girls have gone on to great successes and this just adds to the ongoing list of amazing accomplishments.

I would like to think that Chelsea's wedding dress design for Halligan (and her sweet disposition & love of ruffles) got her the job. Betsey sure hired a winner.

Friday, June 12, 2009

flip update

It is looking cute...workmen are moving inside soon.

before

during

Thursday, June 11, 2009

now available @home

We now have Boho Magazine available at the store. Stop by for the summer issue soon.

our story

In the spring of 2000, a life long dream came true when I opened my first shop in a tiny storefront in downtown Savannah. Within three years we had outgrown that little store and the search for a larger location began. I settled on a centrally located space with more visibility and foot traffic. After spending three years in the second location, we found ourselves once again craving more space. As luck would have it we found an enormous turn of the century storefront on Savannah's premier shopping street. Our current location opened in October of 2007. As a creative person I love the challenge of reinventing the shop but after two redesigns I hope to never move again.

@home is recognized as one of the most inspiring, stylish and original stores in the area. If you have never been to the shop, I offer this brief description to get you acquainted with our aesthetic.

For those that love weathered furnishings, @home is a great place to find stylish yet affordable items for your lifestyle. Known as a "vintage general store," the shop is filled with one-of-a-kind finds as well as vintage-inspired new items. @home is a mixture of modern country and cottage styles. Creatively matching old and new is the forte of our unique shop. The store is stocked with hard to find goods and gifts in the following categories: antiques, textiles, fine ribbons, stationery and gift wrap, bed and bath products, jewelry, garden accessories, kitchen items, furniture, children's items, lighting, architectural, industrial and old school artifacts.

in case you missed it...

I have had the good fortune of having my freelance projects and the shop featured in the following publications:Country Living, Country Home, Better Homes & Gardens, Southern Accents, Lucky, Vanity Fair, Cottage Living, Cooking with Paula Deen, Bargain Style, Holiday Crafts, Adorn, South, Flea Market Style, Savannah Magazine,Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles and Decorating Magazine.

the people behind the magic...

I could not do any of this without the support of my husband. He is the motivating force behind the visionary. He helps me do everything from building projects to rearranging to hunting for antiques all while running his own successful custom furniture business and helping raise our beautiful son.

I also have the distinct pleasure of sharing my shop with a talented and inspiring group of girls (past & present) that contribute to the creative environment on a daily basis.

then there is me...

I was a bit bohemian growing up with a love for old things so I savored the opportunity to work in an antique shop in my early twenties. I quickly realized that this was my calling. In 1995 I moved to Savannah, GA to obtain a BFA at the Savannah College of Art & Design. Shortly after graduation I opened the shop and the rest is history.

my other job...

In 2003, an editor from a national magazine took me under his wing and introduced me to the editoral process. As a freelance producer and photo stylist I have worked with incredibly gifted people that continue to inspire and challenge me. My work is reflective of the environment and aesthetic found in my store. @home has served as a creative laboratory filled with elements that I pull into my features. I have produced and styled magazine features, purchased and supplied props for video, television, film and print media.