Smart Furniture Blog
he folks here at Smart Furniture were curious about Herman Miller’s new Yves Behar-designed Sayl Chair and how well it would affect their everyday work environment – so what better way to figure it out than to just sit in one! Whitney Kohlbus, customer service specialist extraordinaire, has graciously accepted the opportunity to sit on Sayl for one week and write about her thoughts….
Cerno Lighting is a friend-owned business that operates out of the always cool Laguna Beach. Their dedication to detail, authentic materials, and unique aesthetic set them apart from the crowd. We were able to chat with one of the founders, Bret Englander to gain a bit of insight into what inspires him and his company. Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions!…
At Smart Furniture, we know furniture, and we want to make it easier for our customers to make their purchases confidently and knowledgeably. Our knowledge stems from the awesome partners that we have, and Saloom is no exception. Peter Saloom is a 2nd generation furniture builder. We wanted to know how to help our customers shop for dining furniture. We figured, why not ask the…
If a chef doesn’t eat his own food, you know something’s wrong. We use the furniture we sell, because we know that it’s great. This blog post is dedicated to the awesome pieces of furniture that we fell in love with and had to put in our own homes. At Smart Furniture, we stand behind the stuff we sell. That’s why we have the…
We’re dropping beets and style in the kitchen with a Savory Beet + Shallot + Goat Cheese Galette along side some baking and eating essentials. Check it out and try the recipe for your next spring soirée. May is here and produce season is bright and booming. The lines at your Farmer’s Market are probably abnormally long as every week new veggies are fruits…
With 10,000 varieties of tomatoes, where do you start? Luckily, we have some gardening essentials and tips from organic farmer Tom to help you have a delicious and prosperous tomato season. There are over 10,000 varieties of tomatoes in the world. That’s 10,000 bites of juicy deliciousness to be explore. Trying all of them would hands down that would be on my bucket list….
Finding the perfect gift for a dude leaves me drawing a blank – so we asked creative mastermind and image maker, Kenneth Munoz to help us make gifting for guys way easier. See his favorites for the guy on the go! Meet Ken! He’s a global image specialist aka he’s an outstanding videographer and photographer. This year he’s racked up quite the mileage between travels…
Your free spirited friend may want a trip to Thailand this holiday season but Stephanie Duncan has a few Boho gift picks that won’t break the bank. See her favorites now … Meet Stephanie! She’s a stylist and creative consultant with a killer eye for home decor … case and point her epic home we know you are all drooling over. On top of being a…
Offices are tricky spaces – sometime they are stark & strict while others are loud & playful. How does one strike a professional balance between inspiration and efficiency? We enlisted the help of blogger Emma Brooks of Emmadime to show us her workspace. She runs a creative studio in California – where she takes on graphic design jobs and digital marketing clients. As a self-employed creative, time is valuable so distractions…
Brunch is the new “it” meal. This combination breakfast + lunch is so hip you won’t know where to go or what to wear to it. If that’s the case, consider taking cutting-edge dining to the next level and host a brunch at your place. We have some tips and tricks to make your brunch the talk of the town. Brunch is the new…