new shoppe // amber interiors

you may have caught wind of the amazing news that the very talented amber lewis of amber interiors has opened her very own textile shop! now, if you know anything about amber's work, you know that this is very exciting news for the rest of us. her skills with textiles are unmatched, and she has an impeccable style all her own.

case in point:

images via glitter guide and amber lewis

a sampling of what you'll find in the shoppe:

she's also been generous enough to offer free shipping with the code "iheartu"

we heart YOU, amber!

 side note: if you're anything like me, your fingers are crossed that rugs are coming soon...

Vendor Spotlight: Bekins

Looking for new appliances, home automation, or home theater products? Look no further than Bekins, Inc. Since 1982, they have been a full service retail store in Grand Haven that offers patrons a custom, personal experience. Their knowledgeable staff professionals are trained to match the best product to customer needs through live interaction and displays. Their custom approach is displayed in services and products like...

Appliances

Bekins offers a wide range of appliance brands at amazing prices. From Maytag and Whirlpool to Viking and Sub-Zero, they have something for every budget. Appliances like dishwashers are hooked up and ready to run in the showroom to display how silently each operates. Their service staff is highly-trained and specialized in order to personally install and service every appliance sold.

Here are a few Visbeen Associates' designs featuring Bekins appliances...

Legacy Woods

Westchester

Carlton Shores

Cypress Pointe

Sinclaire

Home Automation

Home automation systems can help you take control of your entire home - remotely, but setting up this system can seem like a daunting task. This is why the Bekins' team simplifes the entire process for you and works with you individually and personally to get to know exactly what you want before customizing and installing the system for you.

Home Theater

"Wow" your guests and delight your family with a professionally installed home theater system, whether you are looking to transform your current home media center or planning to create a new one.

Cooking School

Get the most out of your kitchen appliances with a variety of fun and informal cooking classes designed to make you a better cook. From culinary novices to seasoned professionals, the Real Cool Cooking School at Bekins has something for everyone. Lead by New York trained chef, Tom Reinhart, these classes teach cooking techniques ranging from the fundamentals of cooking to specialty classes in fresh pasta and ravioli, tapas and artisan breads.

For more information on these products, services and more, please visit Bekins' website - www.realcoolstore.com - or their showroom - 735 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI.

artist // kirra jamison

these artful cutouts are so fun!

and basically the definition of my life right now with all of the twists and loops and seemingly no end.

cut out series by kirra jamison

new at home // feeling brassy

SOMEONE got tired of hearing me talk about these guys, so we ran out to see if they were still waiting for me . . . and they were.

 

they need a little TLC and they're hanging out with some of the old mantle adornments, many of which will likely change. mostly because we (and by we i mean i) are thinking that what was going to act as a formal room might now be our dining room!

we're trying it out.

so far, i'm really liking the idea. it will allow for a much larger table and, therefore, better entertaining. yippee!

Home by Design: The Big Picture

As featured in Home By Design Magazine, this manor-style home in the midwest settles into its surroundings with the help of Visbeen Associates...

For ease of reading, the full article can be found on our website - www.visbeen.biz.

interiors // trina turk in matchbook magazine

you've probably seen it. i know. i'm sorry.

but trina turk's home, as featured in the latest issue of matchbook magazine, may go down as one of my all-time top 10.

absolutely. sensational.

  photography by bonnie tsang for matchbook magazine

Hillcrest Residence

Recalling the Shingle-style designs that dotted America’s East Coast at the turn of the century, the Hillcrest offers classic comfort and style. Four large columns and a rounded window flank the entranceway and welcome residents and guests alike. Inside, an abundance of windows flood the main rooms with light, from the centrally located kitchen and open living room to the first-floor master suite. Two additional levels include a second floor with two bedrooms and a walk-out lower level with two additional bedrooms and a family room.

Built by Newman Construction.