A friend of mine once told me about her mother’s "Armoire à Cadeaux." I was surprised with the term, given that she is not French (although being from Ladue Missouri, she probably has some French running through her veins). But I loved the concept of a closet filled with gifts for the “je ne sais quoi” events that inevitably pop up during the year. At the time, we lived in … [Read more...]
Wedding Belles: meet bride-to-be Darby Fallon
It's officially wedding season around here and we're having a blast at Huff Harrington Home helping couples pick out china, serving pieces, decorative accessories, art, barware and all the other bits and pieces they need to feather their first nest. (Attention brides and mothers-of-brides! Stop by the store this coming weekend - May 11th and 12th - to check out our wedding … [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...]
Summer Entertaining: Everything but the Feast
Ah summer entertaining! Truly the most effortless of all seasons in which to host; the food is easy, the setting is almost always outdoors and everyone comes in their best summer spirits. With the 4th of July right around the corner and nearly two more months of balmy conditions ahead of us, we thought we'd share a little tablescape inspiration. Red, White & Blue A … [Read more...]
Bridal Bliss at Huff Harrington Home
Here comes the bride! Wedding season is fast approaching and whether you are a blushing bride yourself, an attendee of some special nuptials or hosting a shower for the happy couple, we’re brimming with everything you need for a happily ever after. For the soon to be Mr. & Mrs.: Did you know that we offer a full bridal registry at Huff Harrington Home? Our … [Read more...]
Huff Harrington wishlist: coffee table books
Here at Huff Harrington Home, nothing says the holidays like an antique farm table loaded up with the most gorgeous and glossy coffee table books. The Huffington elves always do a great job of curating our books so we've got a wonderfully varied assortment with plenty of appeal for everyone. In between helping our lovely clients cross names off their lists, manning the … [Read more...]
Best Mosquito Repellent ever: Aromaflage
Poor Mikey. He probably didn’t expect the warm welcome he got from our store last week, just as some of our nice loyal readers are probably not expecting a blog about mosquitoes! But we love the marriage of a good story and a fine product, and this one is about both: Why a nice a nice guy named Mikey, and his lovely wife Momo, came up with the best mosquito repellent ever … [Read more...]
Huff Harrington Must-Read: Nancy Braithwaite’s “Simplicity”
It's book season and our coffee tables can't wait for the gorgeous new releases that are piling up at Huff Harrington Home these days. At the top of the list: Nancy Braithwaite's "Simplicity". We have a special spot in our heart for Nancy: we're right next door to the over-the-top and exquisite B. Braithwaite: the baby store she collaborates on with her daughter, Chaffee. … [Read more...]
Huff Harrington Hommes: The Experts Weigh In on Dad’s Day
Father's Day is almost upon us...and we realized that while we have a blast figuring out what we girls like, we might need a little help in the guys' department. So, we went straight to the experts: We gathered the guys around one afternoon, poured them a little cocktail or two and picked their brains (while we took some cute pictures of them.) One of our experts, Mark, … [Read more...]
Hmmm, Hmmm Good!
Haute Cuisine: The Soufflé Here at the gallery, we Huffingtons pretty much love all of life’s little sensory feasts: art (of course), food, wine, travel, good cashmere sweaters, an excellent novel and the Sunday edition of the New York Times. We all like to eat and we like to cook, too. So, on a recent cold, wet and windy March night (I think it was a Tuesday), I heard my … [Read more...]
