Capturing the Essence of Nature
Market is a great time to look for fresh inspiration, and summer market in Vegas proved noteworthy. The idea of capturing the essence of nature to me suggests a paring down if you will to the bare essentials; perhaps event to an abstracted suggestion of a natural element. This is a great inspiration for the […]
Master Weavers With Graphic Appeal
The reference to indigenous culture and bold graphic pattern play works well in the alpine home, done sparingly in the mountain modern home and layered for the more traditional alpine home. Again, these new rug-like pillows feel fresh. I was particularly inspired by these new interpretations of the hair on hide rugs now combined […]
Featured Artist of the Week – Patricia Wallis
At Alpine Home Furnishings, we pride ourselves in our ability to showcase a variety of artwork in all mediums throughout our store. Our Spotlight Artist of the Week is local artist Patricia Wallis! Pat Wallis is one of our favorite artists, and her work is truly spectacular. What makes her work so different and intriguing […]
Featured Artist – Paul Schick
At Alpine Home Furnishings, we provide a wide variety of accessories. We especially like to support local artists by displaying their art within our store. This week we would like to proudly show off the work of Paul Schick, local bay area artist! Paul makes beautiful sculptures of out birch branches, allowing clients to bring […]
Reflections
“Good design achieves a sense of place, somewhere with an interesting and memorable appearance.” At Alpine Home Furnishings, we strive to do just this. At the end of a busy day full of in-store work, client work, deliveries and design work, it is important to stand back from the mayhem and reflect upon not […]
Sunshine and the Warm Weather
Nothing compares to the summers in Lake Tahoe! From the clear mountain waters against the sandy beaches, to the lush pine green forest, it is hard not to want to be outside 24/7. Our unique Adirondack chairs are perfect for lounging in during the day with a glass of lemonade but also ideal for marsh […]