Retailer Spotlight: The Nest Egg

The Nest Egg, located in Fairfax, Virginia, is the star of our retailer spotlight this week.  Owners Ann and Sean O'Shields opened The Nest Egg in May of 2004 with the desire to provide a unique shopping experience for customers in Northern Virginia.  True to its name, The Nest Egg feathers its nest with unique, inspired pieces ranging from beautiful upholstered furniture made in North Carolina, to custom-designed, domestic and imported case goods, to wall art, lighting, rugs, pillows, decorative accessories and gifts.  Professional interior design services are also offered - click here for more information.

Their popular Spring Red Tag Sale starts today!  Great savings on floor model upholstery pieces, art, rugs, accessories and more.  If you are in Northern Virginia, it is a sale not to be missed! 

Congrats to Ann and her team for achieving 10 thriving years in business!

The Nest Egg in Fairfax, Virginia

The Nest Egg carries a great selection of art, rugs,
upholstered furniture, decorative throw pillows and more

Pretty vignette with our Lacefield Seafoam
 Linen lamp for Gallery Designs

Manager Jennifer Edwards & Owner Ann O'Shields
surrounded by colorful Lacefield pillows

The Nest Egg carries lamps from the
Lacefield for Gallery Designs lighting line 

Manager Jennifer Edwards and Assistant Manager Kara Parios
at a Lee Loves Local event held at The Nest Egg

Lee Industries sofa with Lacefield pillows

More Lacefield pillows

Interior Design services are also offered by The Nest Egg
(Lacefield Zebra Ikat Steel fabric is on round ottoman)

The Nest Egg is located at 11940 Grand Commons Avenue | Fairfax, VA | 703.988.0944
www.shopthenestegg.com | Follow The Nest Egg on Facebook

Textile Tuesday: Hibiscus Collection

Lacefield textiles from top: Zebra Ikat Hibiscus | Tahitian Stitch Tangerine
 Zig Zag Ikat Raspberry | Marrakesh Firefly | Fez Cobblestone
 Bali Mandarin  | Calypso Hibiscus | Monaco Coffee Bean

Lacefield Hibiscus pillows

Make a statement with bold patterns in shades of pink, orange and brown from the Lacefield Hibiscus textile collection! 

Kitchen Love: Open Shelving

We love the clean look of open shelving in a kitchen.  Whether you have a fantastic collection of French ironstone and creamware, or simple white everyday dishes from Crate and Barrel, open shelving in the kitchen is a great way add character.  Here are some looks that inspire:

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Friday Faves: Atlanta Brunch Spots

Atlantans love brunch.  Anyone who has waited an hour for mimosas and black pepper gravy biscuits on a Sunday can attest to that! There are so many fabulous brunch spots in Atlanta, including these five standouts:

Trend Watch: Brass Accents

After years of silver and chrome accents dominating the home furnishings market, brass is back in a big way!  Here is a round up of some budget friendly side tables that are right on trend: 

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Textile Tuesday: Happy Earth Day!

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Work it! Inspiring Home Office Spaces

These inspiring home office spaces are sure to get the creative juices flowing and give a real boost to productivity.  Thank goodness for the internet, which allows so many workers to leave the confines of a cubicle and work in lovely spaces like these!

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Friday Finds: Easter Treats

Happy Easter, y'all!  Here is a round-up of our favorite Pinterest worthy Easter sweet treats (along with links to the recipes).  Enjoy!  

bunny cake

simple duck cupcake

bird nests

Easter peanut butter buttons

mother hen cake and chicks

bird nest cupcakes

no, they aren't baby carrots!

coconut macaroon Nutella nests

Peeps Rice Crispy treats

carrot patch cookies

bunny push ups