etc :: details

 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5When you look at a Knack furniture piece, it's important to look closely.  Take a step back, take in the whole piece.  Take a step in, take in the sweet details.  Great care is taken in our design process to enhance the beauty of the furniture's form and to tell a complete story, from top to bottom.  Hardware, color, finish, drawers, fabric - there's beauty in every inch.

a little kindness

 My mom always told me "if you wanna be interesting, be interested."  I try to remember this with each person I encounter; I try to remember to show genuine interest in their lives. When we take a closer look at the folks around us, there is so much to learn.  Plus, a little kindness can go a long way.

Spoonflower love

 1 / 2 / 3We are all about some pretty patterned paper here at Knack, and no one does it better than Spoonflower.Spoonflower offers custom fabric, wallpaper, and gift wrap.  There are thousands of designs to choose from on the site (including more patterns from the designers of our favorites above), and you can even upload your own patterns.We recently tried Spoonflower's newest product - peel and stick wallpaper.  The rolls can be customized to whatever size you desire, and hanging the paper couldn't be simpler.  Not to mention the lush, woven quality of the paper - it looks and feels beautiful.The possibilities are endless with Spoonflower at your fingertips. Check 'em out!

stay sparkley

image via pinterest

Sometimes, in the heat of the moment it can be hard to not let the pressure boil over and out and onto those around us. It is in times like these that it is important to remain humble, exercise mind over matter, stay focused on the task ahead, and know that life is full of seasons....that all come to an end.

Let your sparkle and joy be the thing that others remember about you, and may we not wound others because of our own discomfort or frustration.

Love.

things that are eye catching lately

wild wallpaper by designer sarah watson || ceramics by gretel home || copper light fixture by tom dixon || modern family farmhouse via design sponge

knack life :: final shoot

 What a week it has been, and it all started off with our final styled photo shoot on Monday!Monday's shoot was seamless, a quintessential representation of the creative partnership of these five women.The locations, for example, have ranged from right here on Knack home turf, to our own homes, to the homes of generous folks around town.  On Monday, we shot first at a charming and idyllic farmhouse - complete with chickens, turkeys, pigs, and bunnies - and were able to bring Audra's (the homeowner) winning style into our shots.  We then moved on to Jessica's home, and ended the day at sunset right outside of our very own studio, next to the train tracks and old brick buildings.This constant change of scenery is emblematic of the lithe nature of this team, and the ease and enthusiasm with which they have taken each turn and interaction during this knack book 2 process.  We have learned, together, to take a vision and carry through to fruition, and that sometimes plans change and you just roll with the punches to the collective beat of the drum.It's hard to believe that this creative partnership has come to and end (for now).#knackbook2 will be here before we know it.  The only thing left to do is celebrate, and wait.

yes....just yes

image found here

I am three days away from the final deadline for Knack book two, and even though the tiredness and stress are present......the excitement is even greater!

So thankful for this wonderful opportunity, and I do not take it lightly. I appreciate each and every one of you so very much.

Make it a "heck yes" day today!

xo,

Barb

knack life :: shoot day

 As you undoubtedly know by now if you're a regular reader, our book two deadline is fast approaching, and so our photo shoots as a team are coming to an end.  This seems like a perfect time to let you peek into a day at a styled shoot.Mondays on set are always whirlwind of heavy-lifting, arranging, re-arranging, errands, photo-taking, heavy-lifting again, collaboration, and laughter.  By 10:30 am, everyone has gathered and gotten down to business carefully unloading furniture pieces and props at the shoot location. From there, the styling team gets to work putting each set-up together, checking angles, getting Barb's final approval, and moving on to the next set-up.  Paige is always close behind with her camera and her professional eye, getting the shots we need to make book two great.Wash, rinse, repeat until it's done (which can range anywhere from 3 to 5:30 pm!)These photos were taken behind the scenes at our most recent shoot, at the homes of Jennifer Bedenbaugh and Joseph Bradley.  We can't wait 'til we can show you guys the finished product!