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Thoughtful Thursday

A perfect thought for this Thursday.

As I embark on this journey of fulfilling a dream of owning my own business (also owning and being in control of my own life), I just wanted to take a moment and think about what my design aesthetic is, and this quote really is indicative of what Impeccable Nest is all about.  

“A room should feel collected…not decorated.”

Now, why would a designer promote a quote like this?  Many people want a “look,” we want to promote a lifestyle.  For us, we are deeply rooted in Southern Californian style (we are originally from there, and our lives definitely reflect that lifestyle), yet it is also juxtaposed with New England tradition.  Our personal lives reflect this (so the quote could also be changed to incorporate your life and personality too), as does our interior and event design style.

No one is just “one” look, nor do they fit into one category.  Your life may be as different as ours.  No one fits into one box, nor should they.  Therefore, we strive to help your room (and event) feel collected, not decorated as they are an extension of who you were, are and will be.

Now, this is exactly what you will see in our store.  A curated collection of the unusual, unique, elegant, traditional, “cool,” and collected ideas of our backgrounds and design aesthetic brought to Bedford, New Hampshire.

That’s impeccable.

Motherhood Mondays

A new type of blogpost for the site.  

It’s official, I am putting in time at my new “office.”  Prudence and I have a busy life coming up these days: working.  Before this whole motherhood thing hit us like a ton of bricks, I was slowly chipping away at a dream of mine: entrepreneurship.  I knew that I would have a little tag-a-long with me as I got ready to open the store and build my practice, but now it is official.

So, not only have I been busy adjusting to motherhood and life with a newborn, now begins the countdown to opening our doors.  I have been so appreciative of all the support people have given us, but me and my little girl spend most of our days in the store (her hanging from me in the Moby wrap, and me slowly plugging away at all the little things that need to happen) and then we head home to make dinner and crash on the couch with our doggies.

I’d like to say it has been a glamorous transition, but I have packed away all maternity wear in favor of yoga pants (until my pre-pregnancy clothes fit again) and flip flops, and some days seem to go by with nothing getting done.  The question I keep asking myself is, can I really do this?  And I remind myself, I can.

I know there was no design advice in this post, but trust me, there will be because I feel that I can officially give advice on how to be a new mom, and still have an aesthetically pleasing environment.  We are making it work.

That’s impeccable!

And we are back in the store!

It has taken us a month to get here, especially since we had to adjust to life with a newborn and such, but we are spending time in the store everyday.  Our days are spent taking care of each other (Prudence and I), then tending to the store and getting it ready to open, and then passing out on the couch before we are up for the night!  Not really, but that is how it seems…

Anywho, I promise to make these blog posts a bit more consistent, with more than “new mom” ramblings, but today, that’s all you’re getting from me.  

Happy Thursday everyone!

New Normal

Hello all…

It has taken a little while to get back to blogging, and find the appropriate time to blog since the birth of my sweet, dear Prudence.  But, here I am.

Life has certainly changed since her birth into this world.  I find that I sleep the best in the middle of the day, and we are awake at random times during the night.  However, it doesn’t really matter.  Work has also been on the back burner these days, and staring deep into her eyes has become my number one priority.

However, I have placed some orders for the store, and we (Prudence and I) have been there a few times since we’ve been home, and are gearing up to spending more time in the store in the coming weeks.

Knowing all of this, I really appreciate everyone’s kind words and thoughts as we work our way through this transition, and try to figure out our new normal these days.

Thank you,

Emma & Prudence

Hanging Artwork

Well, it seems as though phase one of a three phase project may be coming to a close this week, and one of the requirements is hanging artwork.  In fact, we were commissioned to select new artwork, get it framed, and hung, but unfortunately due to budget constraints, that will be left for another day and time, so we are working with the existing artwork that was previously in the space before our project began.

So, naturally as I embark on this quest to finish the scope of the project, I decided to do some research on how to properly hang artwork.  This seems like a big problem for many, but the flaws in artwork/photograph hanging seem to run rampant in many homes and spaces.  It seems as though many hang their framed pieces of art or photos either too high, or too low, and if they are clustered en masse, there is too much space or not enough space between each frame.  So, here are some good rules of thumb to follow when hanging your art:

1. Hang your art 57” on center.  Which means the center of the photo or art piece should be 57” above the floor.  This is where most people’s eyes rest comfortably, and it is best able to accomodate the average eye-height of people.  
2. Relate the art to the wall size.  Be careful of too large of pieces on too tight or small wall space.  This can be overwhelming, or underwhelming in the case of a too small print on a large open canvas.
3. When grouping artwork or photos, etc, it is important to think of them as one unit, not as individual pieces.  This helps make the space appear cohesive and intentional.
4. Always relate the artwork  to the surrounding area.  This is incredibly important since it really enhances a space and environment when it is done (and hung) correctly, but it can also have the opposite effect when it is in conflict with the design intent.

Keeping these four little ideas in mind, go for it.  Too many people are afraid to poke holes in their walls, and experiment with their living or work spaces.  In fact, I would argue that it makes your house a home to have artwork (whether it comes from your children, college days or bought from a store or gallery) and photographs lining the walls of your home.  I know in our impeccable interior, art hangs in every room of our house, and it is that “je ne sais quoi” that gives our space whimsy and charm that is needed.

Go ahead, hang some art today…that’s impeccable!

Get inspired!

This morning I am working on two inspiration boards for a client and they are coming out pretty good…can’t wait to share the boards and let you know the direction we went in.

Also, today the focus is on a table talk event that Impeccable Nest is taking part in next Friday.  Table Talk is a fundraiser for the Palace Theater in Manchester, NH and it fosters friendly design competition among companies to create a unique dining experience (with the emphasis on the  centerpiece).  There are certain restrictions, and limitations to work with, but it is a really fun event.  And it is a fantastic opportunity for Impeccable Nest to show off its event design/planning services.  We can’t wait!  

Lastly, this past week has been filled with many new store deliveries, small projects, finishing up phase 1 of a large commercial project and dealing with being 36 weeks pregnant…so, needless to say we’ve been a little tired here.  I know the blog updates have been few and far between over the past week, but we appreciate your business and you following us!  

You know what’s impeccable?  That we spring forward tonight, and spring is only a few weeks away…that’s impeccable!  (Especially for us New Englanders!).

Happy Saturday!