Beeline Home

While in NY a few weeks ago for the gift fair I got so much accomplished! My list of people and places to see was long. I had 3 new prospective vendors to meet with whose lines I am looking at as possibilities for carrying in the store, as well as seeing all our current vendors.

One of the lines is Beeline Home, a gorgeous new furniture collection founded by the incredibly talented Bunny Williams. In the introduction of the catalog (which is really a book-that is how high end this collection is!) Bunny explains how after practicing design for over 30 years the creation of her furniture collection was inspired by the challenge of finding pieces that make a room special. Each piece in her collection was either inspired by something she owns or loves.



Special indeed. The pieces are exquisite, the details are really lovely. Some of my favorite pieces are the Eglomise coffee table-the base is gilded iron with an inset, verre eglomise, (reverse gilt and painted glass). The pattern on top is Fortuny inspired on sea green ground.


After a brief introduction to Bunny Williams I took a peak into her office where my eye landed upon many beautiful objects, such as the Hourglass Table. It elegantly sits next to the T4 Chair and Ottoman. This table is one of my favorite pieces in the collection; the octagonal pedestal base of hand-applied reeded mahogany pieces finished in old gold patina, hosts a honed Tulung Agung stone top. So sexy and sophisticated, yet the reeded mahogany offers the natural organic look I am always drawn to.

There is no shortage of beautiful pieces like these in the Beeline collection. Stop by the store to browse through the catalogue. If you have been looking for that special piece to finish off a room, or to inspire the rest of the design, we may just be able to help you.

And stay tuned for other exciting news of new lines and product from my NY market trip!

A sneak peak

I have been helping a couple that has recently relocated to KC from NY. Their charming house in Fairway was in need of major cosmetic updating! From countertops to flooring, new paint colors and furniture-we did an overhaul on the house. It is almost complete, but I couldn't wait to share just a few tid bits of some of my favorite things we have done...

The above is a "before" picture of part of the kitchen: the cabinets, countertops, backsplash, appliances and wall color were a combination of dated colors and materials.

Now take a peak at the new kitchen: we were able to salvage the cabinets due to the genius of Jason Newton, owner of J.N.A. Painting & Fine Finishes. I gave him a tile sample and he matched the color and glaze of it brilliantly. Peter Crump of Urban Stone Concrete fabricated and installed the urban chic concrete countertops. And the shag green backsplash, is just shagalicious!
The home owner and I both agree..the kitchen is our favorite room right now.

And you know you have dream clients when you suggest a huge, tufted, green leather ottoman..and they say yes! Stay tuned for the full reveal.

Lets get cozy

Some welcomed new items arrived in the store yesterday...just in time for the colder weather that has blown our way.


Made of 93% alpaca and 7% wool, these throws from Dwell Studio are soft and stylish with a graphic pattern that is not overpowering. Drape over a chair, sofa or ottoman and add a nice layering effect to your living room, bedroom or study.

Special Order Sale at Urban Dwellings

It is time for another special order sale through Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams! They have coined this one "The Undeniable Value Event". Offering 20% off all upholstery and casegoods (which is rare-it is usually either one or the other at a time). Orders placed now will be here in time for the holidays-when we all have family visiting and want our home to looks its best!


Stop in the store to see what new offerings we have (there are lots!) and let us help you put together a comfortable, inviting and beautiful home for any occasion.

Book Signing with Kelly LaPlante at Urban Dwellings!

If you have not already heard, we are throwing a book signing party with leading eco-interior designer, Kelly LaPlante. Her accomplishments as a designer promoting sustainability are impressive and inspiring to say the least. The long list includes projects such as Venice Beach's "Eco-Cottages", being co-founder of a luxury eco-furniture line, jak and executive producer of "Brilliant Green", a special for Ovation tv.

Oh and did we mention--she wrote a book in between all of this chronicaling the various residential design projects she has taken on called ecologique. Filled with full page color pictures, Ms. LaPlante describes how she turns each space into a brilliant, sustainable and stylish retreat for each of her clients different lifestyles.

You now have the chance to meet Kelly and listen to her talk about how she does it all. As you can imagine, people are excited about her visit and there is not much space left at this RSVP only event.

Email or call the store right away to reserve your seat for next Thursday the 27th, 5:30-7:30.
contact@urbandwellingsdesign.com or 816.569.4313

Hors d'ovures and drinks will be served by The Farmhouse.

To learn more about Kelly visit her website: kellylaplante.com

To read a hilarious inside story about my relationship with Kelly visit her blog:
http://www.organicinteriordesign.com/home/?p=628

We hope you can make it!
Jaclyn

SALE at Urban Dwellings!

It is time for our semi annual floor sample sale at Urban Dwellings! Twice a year (once in the summer and once in the winter) we make room for new inventory by offering great discounts on some of our floor samples. So if you have had your eye on something but thought it was a little too much for your pocketbook, be sure to check in with us from now through August 9th. Don't wait til the last minute though-most of these items are the last ones left!

Almost everything in this setting is on sale! The Harlan coffee table with its unique turned legs is half off-originally $995, now is $497.50. The gorgeous curry leather wingback chairs with nailhead are 40% off! Originally $3725, now only $2235. These chairs are so unique-they are absolutely worth every penny! And the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams "Keaton" sofa with down filled cushions is on sale for $2077-with a lifetime garuntee on this frame and the timeless style of this sofa, you just can't go wrong.

This beautiful armoire with antiqued mirrored doors is on sale for only $3570.
And the Francois leather chairs are at an unbeatable price of $1286.

There are many more items at really great prices, we hope you will come by and take advantage of these savings!

Live well and in style.

New Scents at Urban Dwellings from k. hall

Among some of our new exciting items are these fabulous solid perfumes from k. hall designs. Made with a blend of beeswax, jajoba oil, essential oils and vitamin E.


They are great for travel and small enough to fit in your purse for a mid day touch up! At Urban Dwellings we currently have 3 scents: Tonic (refreshing), Cypress & Cassis (rich and sensual) and Milk (vanilla and coconut). They are a steal at $23!


Any of the k. hall products we carry make great gifts. Candles, soaps, lotions and now perfumes-all made in St. Louis by a socially responsible green company with all natural ingredients.

Live well,
Jaclyn