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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.

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new items from blabla. we've expanded our offerings to include the most adorable baby hats and booties!! also, we've got a few backpacks for those little ones heading off this fall for the first time. and a number of new dolls, both large and small. come by and check it out. enjoy! k&m

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new products from beautea! we are so excited to welcome this new line to our little shop. beautea is a line of organic bath and body products.

using 100% organic certified ingredients and free of pesticides, synthetics, and any other unnatural chemical derivatives that can be harmful to your health, BEAUTEA organic bath & body care products are infused with the finest organic tea blends sourced through farming collectives from around the world.

at openhouse you can find liquid hand soap, bar soap and body lotion in white darjeeling and black ceylon.

the packaging makes for a great gift, but we suggest indulging yourself. the scents are so subtle and you now it's full of goodness, so why not?

while you're in store, check out our sale table with some great finds from some of your fave designers. a big end of summer sale with even more deals starts next week, so get in there! enjoy! and happy shopping! k&m

etsy love...

found these great decoupage frames from trixie & radar on etsy. handmade in fort greene, each one sells for $25 on their etsy page. might be something for openhouse to look into carrying. with the coming of the new website we're going to have the opportunity to branch out a little and take some risks! can't wait. until we see you again, happy shopping! k&m

hip cribs

[the winner! amy coe westport crib for babies r us, $349]

summer is passing fast and we've been super busy with projects. we're getting the shop ready to roll for fall. we're putting together the basics for an openhouse website to be launch sometime in the near future (pretty specific, hunh?) we're prepping for some local fall shows and one of us has been working on a little baby due in october! since i've been on the lookout for all things baby and cool, i thought i'd share a couple of good finds. and we promise that as the cool air of fall, falls, we'll be back in action with the blog.

ideally the baby's room would be filled with high-end design made of environmentally friendly options. but we don't live in an ideal world and i've had to re-adjust the thought process. while maintaining a healthy, eco-friendly environment is numero uno importante (sorry, never took spanish) there have had to be some compromises.

the biggest was with the crib. the argington sahara, netto collection cribs and oeuf options were on the top of the list. they were also at the top of the price scale. so here are a couple of options that i found that make for great alternatives. they are made of wood, non-toxic and available in your local store, which makes their footprint a little less large. i'll be back next week with other great finds that we've stumbled across this summer. enjoy! and happy shopping! k&m

[olivia crib from walmart, $300]

super sidewalk sale this saturday!

come out to the shops at 5807 (5807 patterson avenue at libbie avenue) for a huge sidewalk sale this saturday. megan and i will be there working our table of goodies. lots of great names on sale. we really need to clear out and make room for some sweet fall inventory, so come by and clean us out ;o) we'll have items from perch!, lotta jansdotter, mud australia dinnerware, three sheets 2 the wind, lorena barrezuetta ceramics, anne black and many more designers seriously discounted. can't wait to see you all out there! 9am - 4:30 pm, this saturday, july 19th! happy shopping! k&m

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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

etsy love...

we got an email this week from a charlottesville designer we saw at the spring bada-bing here in richmond this past april. reminded me how much i liked her designs and i thought we'd highlight her etsy site today. there's a chance you'll be able to see her work in openhouse in the near future, but until then, head on over to bycary on etsy and pick up some of her great coasters and card sets. happy friday! k&m

etsy love...

it's been quite a while since we got any etsy love. and who better to spend time with than an artist who's work I've been eyeing and saving for for a while now?! ruby's lounge is the wonderful creation of San Antonio-based designer, Jennifer Khoshbin. her faux taxadermy is kitschy, humorous and beautifully made. i could literally find a place in each room in my house for one of these. each piece is made to order and costs $345. enjoy! k&m

white elephant sale this weekend in richmond

i promise we'll be back in full swing shortly, but the spring/summer is still keeping us going non-stop and leaving no time for blogging. did want to let you know about a great sale for a good cause going on in richmond this weekend.

the viriginia chapter of asid is hosting the designer white elephant auction and sale this weekend at noland company (2101 staples mill road). there is a silent auction on friday night from 6pm-9pm. $10 admission. and a free tent sale saturday morning from 8am-1pm.

come out to see what they've got: furniture, fabrics, crafts, art, accessories and more.

proceeds support the local chapter and habitat for humanity. hope to see you out there!

k&m

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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]

perch! on design*sponge

perch! campy planters are featured over at design*sponge today. grace included them in her column for domino: under $100 outdoor decor.

we only have one left, so come in the shop and grab it while you can.

oh, and bear with us a little longer as we trudge through this hectic spring. off on vacation, but look back June 9th for some new arrivals.

byrd house market today

thought i'd send a shout out to oregon hill and the byrd house farmer's market today. o.h. is the birthplace of the openhouse concept and the market is a fine example of how that community is so supportive of the local economy. the selection is great, the market is small and quick and easy to get in and out of. you can swing by after work and get chicken, eggs, bread, veggies and fruit in half the time it would take at one of the local grocery stores. open 3:30-7pm this afternoon. see you there! k&m

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]