April 14, 2010

Moving Online!

After much thought and consideration, we have decided to close our retail “COLOR” bar in order to transition to our online stores and expansion plans. Our new paint manufacturer will be taking over all of the Authentic Home COLOR Paint inventory and mixing. All you need to do is order your paint online and we will be in touch with you for delivery.

I am moving to my home office and am still available for color and interior consultations.

Saturday April 17th will be our final day at our COLOR Bar in West Seattle. I want to thank the community for all it’s support over the past 2 1/2 years. I’m truly grateful to have had the opportunity to bring “COLOR” and inspiration to those who have visited our store. Thank you again and we look forward to hearing from you for all your paint, fabric and interior design needs!

March 28, 2010

Haley’s Cottage

Haley’s Cottage’s is our exclusive retailer of the Authentic Home Fabric line as well as the Authentic Home COLOR Paint line. I will be available to answer all of your paint and design questions at their Spring Color Event on Saturday April 24th from 1pm – 4pm. Hope to see you then!

This beautifully merchandised store provides an escape from the day to day and allows you to be visually stimulated from all of the updated “shabby chic” home decor items. Cindy Sullivan, founder and interior designer, has created a sanctuary for all your senses.

Located in the heart of the downtown Kirkland shopping district, make it your first stop when shopping for a new home accessory or a gift for a special friend. Or visit Haley’s website at www.haleyscottage.com to get inspired. You are sure to find something unique to make you smile. Enjoy!!

January 15, 2010

Feeling Organized

When I am organized it seems as if the rest of my life just falls into place. Now I know we are all very busy and for many of us keeping ourselves organized is a daily chore. I tend to go in waves when I completely organize my home and office yet then slip back into a somewhat chaotic lifestyle of piles of papers and to do lists abound.

My colleage Laura Liest is the founder of Eliminate Chaos. She has perfected the art of helping people organize their lives and their homes. Her process gets the entire family involved so that new systems are in place for everyone and everything to run smoothly. View Laura’s website at www.eliminatechaos.com for upcoming seminars and information on her new book.

With the new year just starting, wouldn’t it be nice to try to keep at least one part of lives organized so that we can fulfill more of what we want to achieve.

Me at my “somewhat” organized desk at the Authentic Home COLOR Bar!

January 5, 2010

New Beginnings

I am thrilled that the holidays are now behind us and the New Year has arrived. There is something so fresh and new about the beginning of a year. I am not one for New Year’s resolutions but do find it helpful to set both personal and professional goals and objectives for the months to come.

I am especially excited this year for the launch of the new Authentic Home brand and website later this month. Last fall we decided to set our strategy to rebrand Authentic Home which includes not only a new logo, a new website but a new fabric line and two new color palettes. So we have been busy and are ready to start a new in 2010!

Take a quick peak at our new Authentic Home and color palette logos. Stay tuned for more COLORful things to come!