Stray Dog Designs are immediately recognizable for their fun, eclectic creations in bold, juicy colors. If you’ve been to our store, seen them in magazines, or own a few pieces already, you know exactly what we’re talking about! Here are our 5 favorite pieces by Stray Dog Designs: Paulina Otomi Pendant We love everything about this. The handwoven shade. The thought put into each detail . And the colors, of course. It’s pure handmade beauty. Billy Goat Side Table What’s not to love about this table? The definition of a conversation piece. Gold leaf top to boot! Joe Weeks Table...
Brand Focus: Stray Dog Designs
Glance around the shop and one of the first things you’ll instantly recognize are the colorful creations of Stray Dog Designs. Papier-mâché animal sculptures and nature-inspired home decor dot the periphery with their exuberant presence. You may even spot a large blue crab (although it may not necessarily be blue—perhaps lime green or hot pink!) crawling across a chair or sofa, made exclusively by them for our store here on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Beginning as “a collision of free spirits”—including man, woman and dog—Stray Dog Designs have dedicated their time and space in the universe to creating and bringing...
WHAT’S UP BEST OF 2018 EASTERN SHORE AWARDS
Dwelling & Design is the winner of What’s Up? Eastern Shore Magazine’s Best Of Eastern Shore 2018 Reader’s Poll for both Furniture Store and Interior Design Service. Dwelling & Design co-owners Don Wooters and Fiona Newell Weeks attended the Best Of Party on Thursday, June 14 and received acknowledgment for their awards. They would like to thank all of their clients and fellow business owners who voted for them this year! Dwelling & Design previously won Best Home Furnishings Store in 2016, as voted upon by What’s Up Magazine readers. What’s Up? – Photography by Steve Buchanan What’s Up? –...
Interview with PetConnect Member Wendy Grubbs
Ahead of our Rescue Pet Event on June 15 & 16, we spoke with PetConnect board member and local “foster parent”, Wendy Grubbs. She currently is parenting four lovable senior dogs in her home near Oxford, MD. She has been with PetConnect since 2016, and has been affectionately caring for animals since she was in kindergarten! We asked Wendy a few questions to learn more about the organization, the national stray-animal and euthanization epidemic, the solutions, and what they’re focusing on currently in their day-to-day efforts. What animals do you rescue and help people adopt? Both animals we currently serve...
Rescue Dog Event w/ PetConnect
RESCUE DOG EVENT W/ PETCONNECT Friday June 15 & Saturday June 16 Save on every purchase, while also helping to save a stray! Take 10% OFF storewide at Dwelling & Design during this event, and in addition, we’ll donate 10% of each purchase to PetConnect Animal Rescue. Meet the animals! PetConnect Rescue (PCR) will have adoptable senior canines in-store for those who would like to meet the animals firsthand. PCR “foster parents” will be present providing specific information about the animals, adoption process, success stories, volunteer opportunities and more. For this event, Dwelling & Design will feature animal-friendly fabrics and...
Styles Inspired by the Outdoors
A collection of fresh styles perfect for celebrating summertime. You can look forward to enjoying family and entertaining friends both indoors and out with these fab-plus-practical designer offerings. Not just for special occasions, these are ready to be employed all season long. (Disclaimer: Not all of these products are intended for outdoor usage. Please see Manufacturer’s recommendations and use with own discretion.) Juliska | Lalana Melamine Photo: Juliska Refreshing style combined with the durability of melamine equals all the reason in the world to spend time entertaining outdoors. When the weather is beautiful, you now have zero excuses! Bunakara |...
Mother’s Day Gift Picks
A few items available in the shop that will make perfect gifts for that special lady who brought you into the world! 1. JULIE VOS | CATALINA COLLECTION The 2-in-1 hoop earrings in this year’s Catalina Collection by Julie Vos are particular faves of ours. Remove the second hoop for a different look. She’ll appreciate the beauty, simplicity and versatility. Cost: $110 2. DESIGNERS GUILD | MAKEUP BAGS Choose among the colorful designs Designers Guild is known for, plus these makeup bags are also pretty handy. You might end up grabbing one for yourself as well. Cost: $30-45 3. VETIVER...
High Point 2018 Spring Market Recap
We’re officially back from High Point Market! After days spent scouring the newest product lines, conferring with company reps, placing orders, and savoring the freshest infused-with-everything cocktails, we’re back home. Take a look at our favorite highlights of the show. EVOLUTION If we could pick a theme of the show, it would have to be “evolution”. We witnessed many of our favorite vendors doing exactly what they do best—sticking with familiar design recipes, but pushing the envelope a little—and with much success! Showroom: Lillian August MAKING A SPLASH Making waves with new, colorful products was the legendary Thibaut. Featuring their new ‘Dynasty...
High Point: Spring Market
#HPMKT This week we’re off to High Point Market! We’re excited and anticipating lots of amazing new products in the realm of interior design. Now is when we place orders and bring back items that will influence the look of our retail store stylistically in the coming year, as well as offering a wider variety of options for our design project clientele. What are we looking for? We’re not always sure ourselves, until we see it, sit on it, pick it up, etc. in real life! Want an inside scoop? Check our Instagram Story (@dwellinganddesign) for the hottest product line debuts, home decor...
10 Spring Product Picks
Ahead of the anticipated High Point Market coming in less than two weeks (April 14-18), we couldn’t help but put together our favorite new Spring releases that are sure to make a few waves this year. Juliska has us craving a cocktail. Le Jacquard Français is giving us an equal appetite for sitting down to the dinner table. We can’t take our eyes away from the mesmerizing new geometrical patterns of Designers Guild. And all day long we’re dreaming of Julie Vos’ pastel precious stones. Suffice it to say we’re absolutely humming about the new collections this year. Also, be sure to...