nEED ADVICE?

We're both designers and love getting creative and coming up with unique solutions.
  • Not sure what to do with an old, broken violin (yep, we sell those), we can give you ideas of how to display it. 
  • Want crafting and display ideas? We can help!
  • ​Want something to spruce up your office a bit, but don't know what?
  • Looking for the perfect gift for the person who has everything?
  • Need a greeting card? Need a custom greeting card? Jen makes greeting cards with old photos and types the message on the front on an old Polish typewriter.
  • We can help you figure out how to display (or fix up) something you just inherited but have no idea what to do with it.

nEED A DESIGNER?

​For more in-depth help with any of these areas, including but NOT limited to:
  • Do you want to spruce up your apartment / house / living room / bathroom / kitchen / other space? Do you want to make your place stand out? Are you looking to impress friends, a new love interest, the in-laws or slightly judgmental sibling? 
  • Did you move into a new place and have no idea where to start?
  • Do you have a restaurant, hotel, office, or other business and need decor to make your space stand out?
  • Are you a set decorator, production designer, or set designer sourcing props for a movie production, broadway show, play, or t.v. production? 
  • Are you seeking budget-friendly, cost-effective (or super-extravagant, if you want) ways to make your wedding incredible? Need help figuring out your vision? Need props, graphic, or general design help? Brides and grooms, come see us! We can offer all types of design help for your wedding. Photos of our wedding, which Jen designed down to the smallest detail, including her dress.
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