Growing up in Indianapolis, Jill’s parents owned not only a Scandinavian furniture store, but a store selling primarily wicker pieces as well! Housed in a Victorian house in the bohemian Broad Ripple neighborhood, it was two stories chock full of wicker and rattan furniture. Jill remembers very clearly spray painting clients’ pieces in the store’s side […]
We are thrilled for our upcoming Modern Mix book signing with Eddie Ross and partner Jaithan Kochar, in celebration of their recently released book – taking place at the steve mckenzie’s showroom on Thursday, October 8th from 5-8PM. Mark your calendars now… This fabulous event is not to be missed! We shared in an earlier blog […]
Another successful and exciting High Point Market has wrapped up, with colorful new launches and additions. Our hearts and eyes were dancing with this collaboration of Cotton + quill fabric on a Dunes and Duchess glossy bench, against the backdrop of the dramatic Copacabana Cotton + quill textile. Cotton + quill Pendant/Capri color way on […]
A Southerner with a deep rooted connection to Scotland, Scot Meacham Wood is renowned for his timeless design and magnetic personality. And we’re thrilled his fabulous textiles are now a part of our fabric offering here at steve mckenzie’s! Scot Meacham Wood Recently featured in the pages of Traditional Home, Scot’s designs draw inspiration from his […]
We’re just getting back into a regular routine post Design Bloggers Conference 2014 (DBC) – and after this whirlwind conference, regular may never be again. It was a motivating and an inspiring few days, for sure! Filled with fun, fabulous advice, and friends new and old. Attending this exciting conference cemented our commitment to the […]
Ever heard of Parlore? Chances are, you haven’t yet… And that’s okay, because as Founding Adviser Designers, the team here at steve mckenzie’s is thrilled to have the first opportunity to share a bit about this awesome new project management app, specifically geared toward interior designers! Now, it won’t launch until this fall, but we’re […]
Last week when the October/November 2014 issue of Peachy the Magazine came out, we were absolutely ecstatic to see our own Steve McKenzie featured within the pages of this fabulous digital publication! Steve’s art is the focus of Peachy’s Artisan Spotlight and this piece highlights his process and how it’s translated to some of the products available […]
If you’ve been out of touch for a while, you may not have heard… Wallpaper is back in a BIG way. Chances are, you already know this and have been seeing the wonders of wallpaper just about everywhere you look. We were inspired to share the wonders of wallpaper with you, thanks to a fantastic […]
Today, we introduce you to one of our most delightful new friends – Nan Myers of Firefly Home. We first met Nan at a Recipe for Press event; she’s one of wonderful things that’s come out of those events! And she’s got such an eye for fabulous finds, specifically ones antique in nature. When we […]
The late Alexander Girard has been an inspiration to Steve since first seeing his iconic mid-century designs. When you think of mid-century design, chances are you envision a Girard design, whether you know it or not. As a multi-platform designer, Girard is especially meaningful to Steve, as he continues to expand his own design platforms, […]
Each year, a fabulous lantern parade lights up the Atlanta skyline in preparation of the Art on the Atlanta Beltline event… And this year, steve mckenzie’s is excited to participate by hosting a Lantern Creative session! Join us Saturday, August 29th at the steve mckenzie’s showroom to decorate a paper lantern for the Atlanta Beltline Lantern […]
It’s “art you can touch” and it’s right in our own backyard! While taking a walk and exploring their new neighborhood, Steve, Jill and their youngest, Mimi, discovered Isamu Noguchi’s architectural playground! Mimi and Jill enjoying Noguchi Playground This was a wonderful surprise to learn of, as Noguchi is a big influence on Steve’s art […]
Building on his WCAF Bloggers Tour success, Steve is joining acclaimed stylist and entertaining expert, Annette Joseph on a once-in-a-lifetime photographer’s retreat to Berlin as the tour’s Branding Expert! Annette enjoys sharing the many ideas, tips and tricks she has gained as a nationally recognized photo stylist/producer specializing in lifestyle editorial images for magazines. Annette Joseph With over 20 […]
Today, we introduce you to one of our most delightful new friends – Nan Myers of Firefly Home. We first met Nan at a Recipe for Press event; she’s one of wonderful things that’s come out of those events! And she’s got such an eye for fabulous finds, specifically ones antique in nature. When we […]
