this just in...

beautiful new designs from Pacific and Rose. Elizabeth's tea towels have
been hugely popular over the last year and these do not disappoint.
i'm partial to Sarita, but also excited to have a new version of the
James and classic blue Arts & Crafts in the mix. available online now
and in store tomorrow for $8 each. happy shopping! k&m

{sarita}

{arts& crafts, blue}


{james}

30% off select john robshaw!

online only through the end of October. check out the select robshaw pillows and sheets on sale 30% off (some even more!). remember, all sale items are final sale items. but it's john robshaw, so why wouldn't you love it?!

enjoy! and happy shopping! k&m

new line of textiles available at openhouse

we'd like to introduce you to a great new designer at openhouse: pacific & rose. based in Orange, California, Elizabeth James creates beautiful textiles that she has hand block-printed outside of Jaipur, India. employing age-old techniques, each design comes to life by block carvers, colour master, block printers and seamstresses.

we're happy to carry some AMAZING prints in tea towels, oven mitts, table runners and napkins. come by the shop to see them in person or check out a small selection online.

i can tell you from firsthand knowledge (after purchasing some tea towels over the holidays) that the great design is matched by great quality. The towels wash well and really stand up to anything in the kitchen. nice to find a product that is not only nice to have out but also tough!

more new arrivals from perch! and india rose coming this week, so stay tuned.

and don't forget, we're still offering 20% off our entire collection of John Robshaw bedding and pillows through the end of the month. lots of people have scored some great items, so don't miss out. happy shopping! k&m

this just in...

new holiday stockings from india rose. they are going fast, so stop by the shop or visit us online to grab yours. only 3 styles left to choose from. enjoy! and happy shopping! k&m

lorcom lane design

an interesting booth caught our eye at the ivy market a couple weeks back. lorcom lane design, a local richmond collaborative, was selling some stunning handmade items. napkins, runners, coasters, pillows and blankets lined their booth. all beautifully constructed with exciting patterns that you don't usually see. we're hoping that we'll have a chance in the future to highlight them in the shop, but until then, visit their etsy site to see more. perfect gifts for the holidays. enjoy! k&m

this just in...

some yummy, snuggly wool totes from lotta jansdotter!

should be in the shop this weekend. enjoy! k&m

this just in...

placemats, napkins, laundry bags and notebooks from our newest family member, india rose!

check it out in the shop as well as debuting at the ivy market next wednesday and thursday. enjoy! and happy shopping! k&m

this just in...

tons of new goodies from john robshaw. we've got pillowcases and queen sheets in all the available patterns and great new pillows from a variety of his collections. they should be in the shop by the end of the week, so hurry in, they don't usually last long. it's amazing what a new throw pillow or set of cases can do to completely change the look of a bed. you don't have to buy the whole set, just bits and pieces can make an impact and you're not spending a fortune for a little luxury ;o) enjoy! and happy shopping! k&m

**11/28/08** Check out our new web shop to find Robshaw items available for purchase, http://www.openhouse-richmond.com.

this just in...

new textiles from dermond peterson!!! we're so excited to get some new designs in from this great sister-duo. just in time for the heat of the summer we have lovely, large, cotton tea towels in a variety of designs. pick up a pair of lemon and lime slices, garden fresh artichoke or eggplant designs or go totally virginia and grab one of the great crab or other sea life designs.

for the first time we are also stocking some of their pillows. my personal favorite, the gold octopus on white linen is here. we also have some beautiful coral and shell designs. i can't imagine these are going to last. the quality and uniqueness of the pillows is just too much to have them hang around. so get by the shop and check them out asap.

enjoy! and happy shopping! k&m

marimekko

hey folks. we wanted to alert everyone to a great sale going on over at always mod. they have over 400 marimekko items on sale. bedding, fabrics, paper, you name it. all on sale until july 15th. shipping is only $5. so check it out. and stay tuned this week for a new arrival at openhouse and a fun event coming up next week. happy shopping! k&m

this just in...

new organic lavender sachets from inleaf design [$21 for a set of 2]



as well as a garden/jungle/farms worth of blabla dolls. [$32-$38]

in print...

[dermond peterson pillows featured in "the best" section of june's house beautiful]

it's a banner month for a group of openhouse designers. you can find them scattered around the best design mags on the shelf right now. looolo is featured in the june issue of dwell (we'll have those pics tomorrow), and a design*sponge feature, while dermond peterson is getting props in house beautiful, along with john robshaw. i love how the designer in the robshaw image used his linens in a totally traditional space. very strong and masculine, yet at the same time, delicate. and stay tuned for new dermond peterson to hit openhouse next month. enjoy! k&m


[new looolo products unveiled at ICFF, courtesy of joanna at looolo, by way of design*sponge]


[john robshaw shams, quilt and throw pillows in a room designed by christopher maya in the june issue of house beautiful]

this just in...

[13 x 17 messenger bag, 100% linen, $69. great to sling over your shoulder, or, over the stroller. washable and durable and totally fashionable]

new spring arrivals from lotta jansdotter! sorry for the un-announced disappearance. work and the shop and spring travels have kept us super busy. lots of great things in the works, though. this summer looks to be an exciting one for openhouse. we'll let you know some of the suprises we have in store soon.

in the meantime, beautiful new pieces from jansdotter. we just nabbed a few things: cool pencil/makeup cases and a couple of great summer totes. come by the shop this weekend and check them out.


[16 x 17 large tote, 100% linen, $59. simple, clean and perfect for summer]


[8 x 2 x 2 pencil case, 100% linen, $26. great for keeping your pens and pencils organized or use it as a stylish glasses case or to hold you makeup]


[14 x 18, 100% linen round bag, $82. modern and organic design on the perfect summer bag]


[8 x 2 x 2 pencil case, 100% linen, $26. goes great with the round bag to keep yourself together]

etsy love...

i've been meaning to showcase this particular etsy artist for quite a while now. the problem is, my etsy love folder is so fat that i'd have to post one a day for the next three months to clear it. anyway...

karen hilton is a london designer making some of the most "wow" pillows i've seen in a long time. the designs are interesting, the colors pop, the quality is superb and the price is right. why not add a little humor to a room? people take design so seriously. so, enjoy the pillows, enjoy the weekend and we'll be back on monday with a whole week's worth of interesting tidbits.

*shameless plug*: we're in the heart of wedding season and i just thought i'd mention that openhouse has some great wedding gifts in stock right now. why would anyone want a salad spinner when they could have a karin eriksson bowl or a j.mendicino vase or some small serving dishes from lorena barrezueta? and mother's day too! get her something unique for once. a set of napkins from flowie or a great beach bag from virginia johnson :o) happy shoppping! k&m

bada-bing? you bet!

[photo courtesy of prettynpync]

standing ovation for the richmond craft mafia. they managed to pull off a top-notch event yesterday down at plant zero. the 2008 spring bada-bing was everything they said it would be.

if you weren't able to make it down, i think you really missed out on one of those great moments. it might have been wet and gray outside, but inside it was bright and cheery and lively. the vendors were wonderfully varied and the quality of product on display showed the level to which craft has risen. there was so much to see i was actually a little overwhlemed. so much so that i missed a couple of booths i wanted to see! but it was a good overwhelmed. it made me so proud to be a richmonder and even prouder to be a part of the greater craft/design community.

literally everything there was great, but we did have a few favorites that we wanted to share:

april scott


booogie babee




shannon by hand

bycary


skullknockers


erin taylor designs


pink kiss pottery


crystal j

modern june


like i said, it's just a handfull. we didn't even get to all the great jewelry. but you can see how much talent is out there. the good news is, if you missed the show yesterday, you can buy from these designers online. hopefully, in the near future, many of them will also be available at openhouse. so get out there and support local artists and designers as well as local businesses!!

enjoy! and happy shopping! k&m