As I write this the A/C is cranking, I’m taking gulps of water constantly and my body is about to break out in a sweat, lol! The temps in the next week are expected to be in the 105 degree range. This is pretty normal though for this time of year,, nothing new……Now onto the good stuff.

Typically, during the summer months where the heat in parts of the country can be stifling, its difficult to have functions outside and to stay comfortable. However, its always mind over matter so one can “create” that feeling of being in a more moderate climate. Adorn your patio, veranda, loggia, or any outdoor space you use to entertain with beautiful sheer and very colorful fabric panels, cool lighting, canopies to diffuse and shield the heat and bright tables. As the sun sets you may catch periods of a slight breeze to cool off a bit. With the sheer fabric panels hanging the breeze makes them look flowy, the lights emitted by the lanterns are sparkly, and with cold beverages in hand and a luscious light menu of salads, veggies and fruits one feels suddenly refreshed and comfortable.

In Every Corner has all that you need to create that lovely space I just described. We have Moroccan lanterns that are perfect for the outdoors, beautiful sheer & beaded curtain panels from India, and colorful benches and tables to make “Alfresco” dining a pleasureable experience. Check out these colorful Moroccan tables, and the henna lamps. Remember- color exudes a happy environment always especially when entertaining guests during any festivity!

Please wear lots of sunscreen and keep hydrated with plenty of water so we all can get through the heat! I hate it; hubby loves it!

Until next time……D:-))

 Often we get asked questions about mirrors in general. Round? Oval? Square? Rectangular? Ahh yes, also lets not forget those less common shaped ones like hexagonal, octagonal, diamond shaped, etc…you see what I mean? The possibilities are endless! In addition should I choose a wooden frame, glass, metal, resin? Traditional? Modern? Ethnic? Contemporary? An antique? A flea market find? It sure gets confusing. The most important thing is loving it! Period.

When selecting a mirror think about where you’re going to place it. Above a buffet cabinet? An entrance? Over a sofa? In a bedroom above a vanity? On the ceiling above the bed?…we won’t go there, big lol! Hallways? Be sure that regardless of the shape you eventually choose  the proportion is right. You’ll know it just by playing around with ones you may already have just sitting in storage, lol. (My hubby was amazed at how many we had collected over the years after we recently did a massive cleanout of our storage space!) I love utilizing large mirrors in small spaces. It creates not only drama but makes a small room look much larger. Always have the mirror reflect or capture an object or multiple pieces that are very refractile and colorful. This brightens your surroundings naturally. The interaction of a mirror with beautiful things is aways a good thing. Not to mention checking ourselves out once in a while, lol! Well, for some people, several times a day!

So, walk around your home, assess the “dead” zones, especially ample wall spaces that may require a finished  or complete look. It is also not necessary to hang mirrors on the wall all the time. What we do in the store often is place them atop a large cabinet or console and lean them against the wall so it softens the total surface and sort of free floats on its own. We flank them with candle pillars, suspend really cool Moroccan lanterns in front of them to reflect more light, table lamps, vases with fresh flowers, and a plethora of all things from “in every corner” of the world. Trying to hang a mirror on the wall can be a challenge if the mirror is very heavy and it eliminates holes ( in my case, big holes) in the wall especially when you’re trying to hoist and carry one by yourself! Did you know that most handymen or guys and gals who do odd jobs around your town will help you hang up your mirrors and artwork for a very nominal fee? Trust me, its worth it especially if the mirror is oversized and weighs too much. They have all the nuts and bolts and things that you may not have to get the job done. Well, pardon me, but its time  to powder my face and touch up my lipstick…walking right now to my favorite mirror in the store:-)) Until next time..D.

Hey Everyone! I know, I know, its been awhile but we’ve been very busy lately taking care of a multitude of things we’ve been putting off all winter long. So, as the old saying goes,” spring cleaning” here we go…. done.

Here in Las Vegas, NV, this is perhaps the best time of  the year with the temperatures in the 70’s throughout April. Now, as I type this, if only that darn wind would stop blowing already! My allergies are dragging me down and I’m into my 2nd box of tissues now, lol.

I attached a picture of one of our benches we are previewing now in the store. It so adorable; its called the “butterfly” bench and comes in several Spring colors like the blue shown as well as green, red, purple, and yellow. It is made of a strong and durable metal that can weather the outdoor elements. Add colorful pillows and a seat cushion and you’ve got instant seating outside in your patio or garden. Its a great bench to just sit outside on while sipping a cup of tea, coffee or your favorite drink:-).

Shown here is a grouping of fabulous Moroccan tea glasses that are perfect for serving the country’s  famous mint tea. Think of creative ways to brighten up your outdoor sanctuary by scattering these glasses all around areas where you’re entertaining your guests. The brass tray top table (shown above) is the perfect thing to place these tea glasses on too. The brass has an etched appearance as shown in the inset and lends to a global inspired motif. If you’re ever in the area, please stop in anytime and say ‘hi” and browse around our store. Right now, we’re taking orders for these items and from now until April 20th if you mention In Every Corner’s blog, we’ll take an additional 20% off the regular price. Call us at 702-254-0077 for the regular prices of these items featured. Until next time…..D.

Hey Everyone!!

Well, we’re back from a long and well deserved vacation! As we traveled around, one of the things that I paid attention to was the sound of water and it seems like everywhere we went, you could hear the sounds of trickling water or random splashes whether it be from a nearby lake, river, ocean, or even inside one’s home, place of business or a restaurant. As a water sign, these sounds would always put me in a calming mood, lol, as vacations can be quite hectic and tiring especially during the last phases.

I want to share with you what we offer in our store. Take a look at these wall fountains. In person, they are breathtaking and everyone that walks into the store stops dead in their tracks to compliment its features especially the sounds of the water running off from the marble and slate. With the fountains on, the music going, and a candle or two burning, it immediately puts people in a chill out state. They say to me how peaceful and rested they suddenly feel during their busy days. Children are especially mesmerized by the look of our fountains and comment on how much they want to bring them home. Its funny because I sure appreciate them so much more now. They are available in a plethora of sizes, colors and shapes. Just ask us to show you our large selections via our catalogs to order.

Next time you stop by In Every Corner, don’t forget to take notice of our wall fountains…..we’ll even take a lucky penny or two to throw into the water for good luck! Until next time…….D.

Here we are halfway through January 2010 and here’s hoping that everyone’s year is off to a good start. 2009 was a very challenging year for many of us but there are some subtle signs that things may turn around so we must be patient and optimistic… ahhhh where’s my crystal ball when I need it:-)

As In Every Corner heads off to Winter Market which is held in Las Vegas this year starting Feb. 1-5, we’ll be exploring the continued trend of eco-friendly home furnishings that are reclaimed and repurposed to create gorgeous pieces for your home. This month we’ve been featuring our plethora of Old Doors in-store. These doors are like pieces of artwork which can certainly take the place of any painting on or against a wall. They are handcarved of reclaimed woods from India or Morocco with distressed brass inlay,nailhead details, and intricate ironwork. Stop in and mention you saw this blog and take an additional 20% OFF! We also have beautiful handpainted doors to choose from too.

So, as we enter a new year, a new decade, as the title blog indicates, here at In Every Corner, we continue to stay positive by renewing, refreshing, and recreating….Be good to Yourself!

Hey everyone, here’s hoping that we all had a wonderful Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwansa! Right at this moment many are probably very relieved the Holidays are over and are ready for some much deserved renewal and a fresh, crisp home environment for the New Year. At In Every Corner, we constantly strive to present our customers with new ideas and  approaches to home design. It seems lately, we are asked questions about where we stand on the concept of going green or being eco-friendly. For us that’s an easy answer. We’ve been pretty much eco-friendly since the store opened more than two years ago. All of our furniture is made of reclaimed wood and is repurposed by our special artisans worldwide to hand make beautiful pieces of home furnishings for you. In Every Corner is firmly committed to eco-friendly sourcing.We’ve gone through extensive measures to assure and meet the requirements supporting sustainable products. We’ve partnered with several major manufacturers that adhere to strict eco-friendly quality control parameters as well.

As shown in a few pictures here, our furniture shows knots, grains, cracks, and color variations which are natural characteristics of the reclaimed woods and that is what gives our pieces their natural beauty, uniqeness, and rustic appearance.

Feel free to stop by our showroom anytime to ask questions and explore our home furnishing selections. You won’t be disappointed. Next time I will discuss and re-visit our textiles as they are also eco-friendly:-)) D…. Great Ideas for Bringing Global Style Home! Happy New Year To All!

Did you know that a buffet or console also makes a great dresser for storing clothes too? We recently re-merchandised a  buffet cabinet and instead of placing the obligatory serving bowls, trays, dishes, silverware, table linens, etc. we decided to place articles of clothing on the inner shelves and drawers. Any spaces that were exposed or open,  we put a lovely tray of candles or a handsome set of storage boxes that complemented the cabinet. As customers came in, they saw how we had utilized the buffet cabinet in a different way and some have now adapted this idea. One customer commented on how it forced her to become very tidy and orderly as opposed to shoving and stuffing all her dresser drawers and not being able to find anything! Lol.. I wanted to share this with you because a furniture piece doesn’t necessarily have to be used for what it was originally intended. Another example is a rectangular dining table. If you have a large area, whether it be adjacent to a master bedroom or in another room or part of your home, you can utilize a dining table as a large desk. A nice sturdy pedestal table makes a great alternative to a standard desk. If you work out of your home, you can place all of your pertinent accoutrements atop the table: books, files, laptop, desktop computer, a nice lamp, photos, etc…whatever you like. For those who live in small spaces, the table can certainly double as your dining table as well especially when entertaining guests. The typical height of a desk is 30-32″ as is a dining table, so the application works quite well. The cabinet shown above is called the Augustine Tall Credenza and is available now and can be ordered at the store. This is a beautiful cabinet and exudes an Old World Charm which can be infused in most design styles. It is made of heavy solid Acacia wood and the front panels are made of solid iron carvings. The table shown below is called the Santiago Pedestal table. Imagine this as a desk? It is 78″ in length. There’s plenty of room to add a comfy leather high back desk chair or whatever you like. 

At In Every Corner, we are here to give you these tips and ideas and to help you decide on how to effectively space plan your home. Whether you’re downsizing or expanding your living area, drop by our showroom, don’t be shy and ask us for designing ideas.:-)) Until next week….D.

I recently had the pleasure of helping a close friend plan a holiday party. She didn’t just want the usual and common decorations that most people put out when hosting a holiday dinner party. Since Moroccan decor is colorful and festive, I suggested to her that she do a ”Night in Marrakech” theme and she was delighted. I told her that her guests would have a great time, the party would be a big hit and her friends would be talking about it the day after.

While in our store, In Every Corner, I recommended colorful Moroccan tea glasses with a serving tray and a silver teapot, several cool looking lanterns to create that exotic ambiance, layers of colorful beaded runners in vibrant tones of reds, oranges, magentas, and to serve the party food, a couple of tagines. A tagine is a Moroccan cooking vessel in the shape of a dome. There are ones that are used only for cooking and then the ones for serving. I recommended she get a couple of serving tagines as they are very colorful and would complement the rest of the theme. She also got a hexagonal table unique to Moroccan design to place adjacent to her dining table to allow guests more room to place things on. I sketched for my friend a layout of how to decorate and where to place all the things she bought. I also gave her a couple of Moroccan recipes to try….I received a call from her the next morning and she was so elated! Everyone asked how she came up with the idea to do something out of the box and compliments were flowing all night. I’ll spare you all the details of what went on at the party, lol. The tagine dishes were a big hit too!

Anyway, the point I’m making here is we all have it in us to stand out and express our creativeness. Try new things be it a new way to throw a party as described above or reinvent oneself especially in these times. Always stay relevant and insightful.

As a reminder, don’t forget to browse our gallery site and head over to our online store at www.ineverycorneronline.com. We’re running a 20% OFF special all month on all purchases….Until next time, have a great week! D.

I know this time of year can be quite hectic as we enter the month of December with holiday shopping to do, entertaining company, cooking, ( geez, we just got over turkey day, and some of us cooked, lol) and possibly traveling to see close family and friends out of town.  This can make many of us feel overwhelmed and then the blues set in. Let’s remedy that and get you in a cheerful mood, ok? Take a few minutes and browse our gallery site. Enjoy the music and imagine yourself on an exotic excursion somewhere far away from the hustle and bustle of your everyday life. Perhaps our site will give you ideas for that future trip…) Don’t forget to look at our online store to see if we can make your shopping needs a bit less stressful. We offer free shipping (except for Hawaii & Alaska) and take 20% OFF all purchases using the holiday code.

If you’re in the Las Vegas area, stop by the store and say hello. Browse our huge selection of handcarved and handpainted furniture including consoles, chairs, cabinets, almirahs, and reclaimed  old door dining tables. We also carry an extensive line of high quality candles for gift giving and beautiful embroidered or beaded runners with matching pillows which is another gift idea. All month long we’ll be offering sets of 2 pillows and a matching runner in store at 20% off the regular pricing.

So, whether you’re feeling cheerful or a bit under the weather always take that time out for yourself each day to decompress and rejuvenate for the next day…..Until next week…D.

Its hard to believe that  Thanksgiving is upon us. This is the time of year when we start thinking of taking out our special serving dishes, trays and silverware. At In Every Corner, in addition to offering exquisite home furnishings, we also have in store beautiful ceramic platters and a variety of trays to place your favorite beverages on or to use when serving guests during the holiday season or anytime for that matter.

The month of December we’ll be featuring, “Embracing Joy Around The World”. Stop by and take a peek at some of the vignettes, or “corners” displaying how countries around the globe partake in their holidays and see the vibrant colors throughout the store. I know when I see festive colors everywhere it makes me happy and puts me in a very good mood:-))

This week, I will keep this short and sweet. We wish all of you and your loved ones a blessed Thanksgiving and by all means eat to your hearts content! You have my permission, lol!

As always, hugs to all and see you here next week……….D.