We're in full holiday mode here at the store and believe it or not, we've been decking our halls since the end of October when we geared up for the giving season. It's always so fun to get the store ready for our holiday shoppers. We stick to a silver, gold and white theme with little splashes of Tiffany blue, green or even pink and our talented buyers and merchandisers … [Read more...]
Our favorite outdoor spaces
We just got back from an action-packed week in France buying up goodies galore for our next container (arriving in August, we hope). In between waking up at the crack of dawn, hitting the fairs by 8 a.m., driving to the next destination and checking in and out of four hotels, we had a couple hours to enjoy the gorgeous summer weather in Provence and Paris. The skies were … [Read more...]
Secret Santa’s Peeps’ Picks
It's our favorite day of the year ... when Secret Santas visit the Huffingtons, with a fun and festive Christmas celebration. The preparations are intense: For several weeks, Huffington elves scurry around the store in hushed tones, snooping for clues, fishing for ideas, disguising their handwriting, delegating their gift wrapping, and doing everything to stump their chosen … [Read more...]
Making that holiday magic
It's that time of year again - and the calendars are full: parties and dinners to be thrown; visitors to entertained at home; gifts to be wrapped and delivered; and all kinds of gatherings to be enjoyed. It's also the time to make holiday magic at home with pretty and festive decor that celebrates the season but doesn't go overboard. Our mantra here at Huff Harrington is: … [Read more...]
Colleen Waguespack from Fig & Dove
We are so lucky that our buyer extraorinaire, Allison, still calls Baton Rouge "home." Because whenever she goes "home" for the weekend, she always seems to discover another artist whose unique and unusual finds are just the right touch for our store. This happened several years ago with Helen Bolin, whose gorgeous art and decorative accessories have become a staple of the … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Bring Autumn Indoors
Hi readers, Emily here! A crispness in the air has finally hit Atlanta and fall has officially arrived. Festive displays of Mums and gourds look lovely as you drive by homes ready to usher in the autumn season. Here at Huff Harrington, we're brimming with fall-inspired accessories to bring that same seasonal spirit indoors. We've rounded up some of our favorite cozy spaces for … [Read more...]
Springtime!
Even though we've barely had a winter this year, springtime is back in full force here in Atlanta. At Huff Harrington, we're popping with color everywhere, from our pillows and furniture to jewelry and of course, art. Here are some tips to handling glorious spring hues: What's the secret to balancing strong hues? This one's easy: keep the background simple and let the juicy … [Read more...]
Just In! New arrivals at Huff Harrington
We're baaaaack! After what seemed like an eternity (it was really only three weeks), we're back from our major shopping expeditions that took us to New York, Atlanta, Paris and the south of France. Phew. It was a fun whirlwind and now the new arrivals are starting to pour into the store. We're always getting asked: "how do you choose the merchandise you bring into the … [Read more...]
Holiday How To: Deck Your Halls
‘Tis the season and there are halls to be decked and trees to be trimmed for the holidays. Need some tips? We chatted with Sam Jones, our in-house designer, who’s been holiday fluffing for clients for years. Here are her her worldly (and sassy) words of wisdom when it comes to seasonal decorating: Less Is More Let your holiday decor enhance the beauty of your … [Read more...]
Porch Inspiration
Hot on the heels of finishing our big landscape project at The Nest, I'm still consumed with all things outdoor - and that includes plenty of porch inspiration. Our porch acts as a year-round room and it's one of my favorite spots in our cottage-inspired house. Porch essentials: I love plenty of seating and that means a cozy sofa, occasional chairs and whatever else … [Read more...]
