Spark

In Curlin's Studio

A little bit of this . . . and a generous dab of that . . . and maybe a smidge of those. I could be talking about mixing up a simmering soup or creating a painting or even decorating a living room (emphasis on living). The idea is that whatever comes together is a collection of experiments & experiences, favorites & intuition. This ledge of  collected “dabs and smidges” is an assembly of ceramics (made by Curlin), a modern orange pitcher, and a cluster of found objects. It doesn’t matter what each piece costs or where it came from, but what do all the pieces become together?

When we (the royal “we”, me or you or them) design a room, we want to make that room a living room by infusing it with our collected objects and experiences and our favorite, most joyful things — just like Curlin’s ledge. We want to create rooms that are both fun and functional, but also treasured and adored.

By the same token, when I decided to gather a Spark team I handpicked women who represented a range of life stages and lifestyles. They are each creative people with diverse and valuable skill sets (functional), but they also bring me joy and inspiration (fun). I want to work with people who delight me and who will bring delightful spaces to our clients.

I encourage you to meet the whole Spark entourage and join us November 7 from 2:00-6:00 for a delightful afternoon at Curlin’s artistic abode. It’ll be a relaxed, casual Sunday afternoon sitting on the porch drinking sparkling somethings and eating tasty tidbits (our menu is making my mouth water). We, along with many other entrepreneurial women, will be chatting about all sorts of things –  landscapes & gardens, craft, interior & exterior decor, business dreams & aspirations! It’s the perfect opportunity to brainstorm about your next creative idea and to win free design consultations from the Spark team.

Curlin's Illustrations

“Objects are important. They reflect and shape our identity. They influence our moods and inform our interactions with the world around us. Objects are the tools that bring meaning to our daily rituals, and living with objects we love can make us happy. When well designed, they survive year after year and age with grace. [...]

It’s no secret to anyone who has been in my home that i fancy birds and flowers. I’ve often wondered if it’s because of my genetics.  My father’s nickname was Spider.  My mother’s name was Phoebe.  And they called me Rosie. That might explain how my love of gardens grew. Art allows me to throw [...]

This is fantastic.  You can visit My Tree And Me online and order one of their gorgeous modern geneaology charts and have it customized with your family names.  What a simply wonderful idea. You pick your chart from their site.  They send you a form to fill out.  You send in your info.  And the [...]

Camping or glamping? My huz and I have been discussing low impact ways to build a vacation home on our sweet little lakeside plot in Maine. We’d like to pitch a tent to get used to the land and its quirks while we do our planning but, between you and me, I do not relish [...]

One of my favorite shops online is Three Potato Four. Not only does it have amazing vintage finds and original art & home accessories, but the folks who run it are every bit as interesting and original as the items they sell. Stu and Janet travel and search the world over for their finds.  You [...]

Shari Elf is the wonderful artist who creates these one-of-a-kind treasures in her little studio in Joshua Tree, California. By combining bits of, found objects, assorted junk & jewelry, Shari makes what she likes to call “Good and Sturdy Art.”   Her witty titles and captions elevate each piece into a combination of folk art and storytelling. [...]