Journal

Three Years of the Quittner Warehouse

December 6, 2024

Three years ago, the old welding shop next to our property, Eden Hill, and only yards away from our workshop became available. We were afraid of opening a store on short notice in the middle of win...

Perfecting the Living Centerpiece...or, put a chicken on the table.

November 21, 2024

Sometimes an idea pops into my head and I just have to do it. Hanging a parachute from the ceiling of the store to create a quieter 'room' within the store? That was a late-night fever dream fueled...

Framing Up at Eden Hill

November 17, 2024

I tend to sit down to write these updates on Eden Hill thinking I'll have a lot to say. After all, a large portion of each day is spent thinking about, checking in on, or working on an aspect of th...

The Making of...The Hallie in Nickel

November 7, 2024

"Let's just do it in nickel, that won't be a big deal — right?"

The Writing Of...Ostrich Eggs in Dress Up (Magazine Antiques Nov/Dec 2024)

November 3, 2024

The egg came from my grandmother's home after she'd passed. It was wrapped in tissue paper, but already broken. The shards removed, there was no hope of a patchy glue job. A new egg would, my mom s...

The Making of Our Antique-Inspired Planter Feet

October 28, 2024

Our planter feet were inspired by the potted plants we dote over and the antique gilt bronze furniture mounts we love.

The Tension of Fall: A Slow Down, Sometimes by Force.

October 19, 2024

Fall exerts a push-and-pull on us that begs for thoughtful slowness.

A Family Fete: Andalusia Cabaret 2024

October 10, 2024

We took a field trip down to Philly to have some fun at Andalusia House & Gardens for the annual Cabaret fundraiser.

Eden Hill: A Portal

October 4, 2024

The first lintel was placed today, the block that spans two walls, securing the opening – in this case, our future front door. It was an emotional moment, watching the concretizing of a portal into...