Boots Baby!

Boots Baby!

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They’re in, they’re out. They’re back in, they’re back out. Trends are quite fickle regarding knee-high boots, so how about this: buy them if you like them and forget whether they’re ‘in’ or ‘out’ this particular season.*

If you need convincing, knee-highs are great over skinny jeans and a sweater and with a skirt or dress. For those of you who love the dress + boots pairing, this particular pair from Stuart Weitzman are available in every rich Fall color.

 

*For the record, they are back ‘in’ for Fall/Winter 2013.

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Jayson Home & Garden

Jayson Home & Garden

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Can you still ‘Love The Local’ (where you go out of your way to support local businesses because doing so is good for the community) even if ‘the local’ is in another city? I think you can. Supporting locally owned business isn’t limited to our Metro-area, especially when places like Jayson Home & Garden exist.

My home clients will probably all recognize this name, but for those who haven’t worked with me, let me introduce you. Jayson Home was introduced to me back in 2007 by my style sensei, the woman who took my love of fashion and directed it inside, specifically the inside of my NYC apartment. Even with the best shopping city as my backyard, Chicago-headquarted Jayson Home still offered  a compelling alternative to ABC Home and the hundreds of amazing stores that pepper the city. Since moving to Boulder, the store has become the #1 weapon in my arsenol. I kept it a secret until now.

Jayson Home combines contemporary classics with flea market treasures into the very definition of the eclectic chic you see in the pages of Elle Decor. Many stores attempt this balance, but Jason leads the pack by the quality of their curation. Of the hundreds of available items, spanning seven different categories with everything from sofas and beds to serving spoons and tea lights, everything is cool, everything is beautiful, everything is special.

Additionally, their customer service, packing and shipping, accountability if there is a mishap (or if you can’t find a piece that is buried in the box) are all unmatched. They will often include small gifts with larger orders, and if all of this isn’t enough, there’s the issue of the sales tax… As in there is none. Because Jayson Home is located solely in Chicago, anyone who orders from and ships to out of state does not pay tax. On a furniture order that tops a few grand, this is a substantial savings.

For many new to the interior game, their prices can induce a bit of sticker shock. Jayson products are of the highest quality and style and these things cost; however, their prices are appropriate and comparable with other stores of their kind, and the seasonal sales slash about 15-20% off many items. After a visit to their online showroom, even among stores of their kind, you’ll see that there is really nothing that compares.

 

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Different For The Dining Room

Different For The Dining Room

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It’s difficult to get excited about certain pieces of furniture, and I put dining chairs into the ‘meh’ category (especially considering the typical price tags attached). Unless you’re splurging for a mid-century icon or going in a different direction all together*, there isn’t a ton of inspiration in this category. Which is why I really like the Tucker Chair, available here in five different colors (as well as black and white) and a very attractive price point. Order a custom cushion for added comfort and style.

 

*Reclaimed wood benches are replacing chairs in many stylish dining rooms.

 

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Willow

Willow

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When I moved to Boulder in 2009, the economy was still shaky and many local businesses were reeling from the financial crisis of the prior year; some closed, others were on the brink, and it took a while for our town to recover. But Boulder is back baby! New stores are popping up all over, and leading the pack is the amazing contemporary boutique Willow.

Willow is the collaborative love child of owner Andrea Resnick and creative director Heather Seeley and speaks to their different styles (the former classic, the latter edgy). This synthesis is a collection of modern sophistication, a mix that is unique yet wearable. Resnick and Seeley envisioned the space as a destination store, lovely and inspiring for its female shoppers and accessible and comfortable for men and children.

And they succeeded. Hoping for a design that is unexpected, organic, and refined, the space is spectacular with brushed oak floors, wrap-around limestone wall, industrial lighting, and a Willow branch installation in the window. The bathroom is nicer than what most people have in their homes and the dressing rooms are spacious and stylish.

Willow’s wares mix trendy (color blocked tunic, leather dresses) with classic (white blazer, denim buttondowns), established lines (Tibi, Closed, Catherine Malandrino) with up and coming designers (RVN, Benjamin Jay, Doma), fan favorite denim (Genetic, DL 1961, Current Elliott), and the necessary basics (Monrow, Sen, Tart). Supplementing the clothing are bags and shoes, jewelry across all price points, gifts for the home and hostess, and a kid’s corner (coming in December).

Are you seeing it yet? Willow is the real deal and a gift to the Boulder fashion scene. The friendship and creative synergy between Heather and Andrea breathes life into the store and into Boulder. Mention this post and receive 10% off your purchase, marking the beginning of, what I know, will be a wonderful relationship between Willow and Mile High Style.

Willow is located at 2595 Canyon Blvd, Suite 105.

 

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Shelf Style

Shelf Style

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Bookshelves, both freestanding and built-ins, can be so much more than merely a shelf.for.books. Consider transforming yours from functional into fabulous with the following:

1. Books- Pick those the mean the most to you from all categories (hardcover, paperback, vintage, coffee table, etc.) and, on each shelf, stack them- some from the left, others to the right, some in the center. The goal is for an unexpected yet balanced presentation.*

2. Photos- Framed photos help make your bookshelf personalized. I recommend simple sterling frames in all different sizes.

3. Baskets- For households with young children, baskets are the perfect way to populate the lower shelves that are within reach of small, curious hands. Even without kids, they add texture and break up the monotony that can result from too much of the same thing.

4. Objects- Cool objects add the finishing touches: candles, vases, rock geodes, art, greenery, bowls, and sculpture are among the items I utilized for my client’s bookshelf (pictured).** Place as bookends, atop a stack, or (for very special pieces) stand alone.

5. Light- Installing lighting into a built-in (with the help of an electrician) adds the piece de resistance. I recommend any of the Edison bulb pendants from Restoration Hardware.

 

*I’m not gonna lie- this is much harder than it looks. Practice stacking on a few shelves, step back and examine. If you don’t get it on the first few times, keep playing.

**Again, proper presentation takes practice. Bring an editing eye and when it doubt, take away!

 

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