Archive for the ‘Local’ Category
The Green Building
Here in Louisville we are pretty proud of the Green Building, the first building in our city to receive LEED Platinum certification (the US Green Building Council’s designation of a sustainable building). The Green Building is also host to offices, an art gallery, and event spaces. pb What makes it so “green”? Re-Use Design: The […]
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Tags: LEED Platinum certification, Louisville KY, The Green Building
Getting Down and Derby
It has begun. The countdown to the Kentucky Derby, hosted by our fair city. Although multitudes attend the Derby at Churchill Downs, many opt to host parties in their homes rather than fight the maddening crowds. It doesn’t matter if you are here in the Bluegrass state or miles and miles away, you can prep […]
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Tags: Derby, Derby Hats, Eclectic Living, Kentucky, Kentucky Derby, Kern's Kitchen, Louisville KY, Mint Julep
21c Museum Hotel
There are many reasons that Louisville, KY is one of the most awesome places on earth, but, today, we will focus on just one, the 21c Museum Hotel. While driving along downtown’s historic district, the large red penguins will let you know you have arrived. The hotel is a 90 room boutique hotel, contemporary museum, […]
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Tags: 21c museum hotel, David, Giant Pink Snails, Red Penguins
Robby Davis
Local artist Robby Davis has drawn all of his life but decided to get serious by getting a BFA in Graphic Design. Seen often here in Louisville in publications and ads, Robby’s works range from disturbing to highly amusing, sometimes in the same illustration. We are proud to offer his art through our store.To see […]
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Tags: Local Art, Robby Davis
Eclectic Living is hosting another event in honor of Retro Month. Local upholsterer, Pam Rollins, will be working in our store this Saturday, January 21st at 10am. She will bring the pieces of our Dunbar Sofa ready to go – upholstered in a grey Knoll fabric – and will begin re-building our MCM sofa as […]
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Tags: Before After, Fabric, Furniture, Hallingdal, how to, Knoll, Maharam, Mid-Century, Modern, Re-Upholstery, Retro, Retro Month, Textiles, Upholstery, Wool
On the dreary, bitterly cold days of winter nothing can warm your space more than vibrant yellows. Yellow is warm like sunshine and makes us feel hope and happiness. You may feel more comfortable adding yellows to your room rather than the stronger warm colors of red and orange. But, if you are the adventurous […]
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Tags: American Leather, blu dot, Dwell Studio, Madpixel Art & Design, pillows, Sprout table, Watt lamp, Yellow
Homegrown
Working in renewable wood and using craft skills both thousands of years old and brand new, Frederick Chaffin specializes in making the impossible real. And really beautiful. You truly must come by our Frederick Chaffin gallery to fully appreciate their beauty and craftmanship. Many pieces are made from locally fallen trees and are the perfect […]
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Tags: Craft, Frederick Chaffin, Furniture, Handmade, local, Local Art, renewable, Wood
