As Seen In: HGTV Magazine
Check out HGTV Magazine’s December issue to see how the Property Brothers feature Ethan Allen’s Wyla 18″ wide porcelain enameled green metal pendant light.
January 9, 2018
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January 5, 2018
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As Seen In: Style at Home Magazine
1-2-3 gorgeous! This terrific trio (Wilder chair, Marble Coral bowl, and Sagamore accent table) recently appeared in Style at Home magazine.
December 27, 2017
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Spotted in the December of Country Living: Our Quincy bed, featured in the home of award-winning lifestyle blogger Nora Murphy.
Our Quincy bed is handcrafted in our American workshops. With its dramatic curves, boldly turned posts, and a graphic, Sheraton-style headboard, Quincy starts in classic eighteenth century design and finishes with a fresh, modern twist.
December 15, 2017
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The Perfect Fit of Metal and Wood Furniture Create a Truly Eclectic Style
When homeowners Pat and Dan Stankey tapped Betty Swenson from our Ann Arbor, Michigan, Design Center for help in furnishing their home, they didn’t know what to expect. The home is unique, with lots of metal and wood, vaulted ceilings, and rustic touches. They were worried that she’d want to replace all their furniture with Ethan Allen. They were in for a very pleasant surprise. Inspired by the couple’s preferences and the architecture of the house, Betty helped Pat and Dan choose a combination of mostly casual pieces that gave their home the fresh, contemporary look they were after.
December 12, 2017
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Celebrate the season, farmhouse style
Think “farmhouse style” and a simple, country look comes to mind: A home filled with lovingly used and pleasingly mismatched pieces. It’s a look both humble and inviting, intentionally flawed, forgiving, and easy to love. Decorating farmhouse style is authentic, making it perfect for this, the most wonderful time of the year.
SET THE TABLE
An actual farmhouse table (like our beloved Miller, with its hand-distressed, plank-effect top) is the perfect foundation for country style in the dining room. Everything about this tablescape is unfussy yet elegant, from the scalloped white plates to the striped linen hand towels that double as napkins.
GO LIVE
Bring a holiday tree in from the great outdoors and use natural greenery whenever possible. Make place cards pop by tying tags to a few winterberry branches.
SHOWCASE YOUR COLLECTIONS
Display similar things together, tucked in amongst greenery, holiday ribbon, and other decorative elements. No collection? Start one for next season! Take advantage of post-holiday markdowns on snow globes, angel figurines, and stylized trees.
THINK VINTAGE
The past is great inspiration for decorating farmhouse style, but you don’t have to go antiquing unless you want to. Our Kata bowls are true found objects, cleaned and retreated for you, perfect in their unique imperfection.
CELEBRATE THE DIFFERENCES
Farmhouse style resists the urge to make everything matchy-matchy. Our Windsor-style Gilbert chairs, finished in charcoal, look striking against the Miller table‘s rye finish.
DO SOME HOME COOKING
Embrace the farmhouse vibe and toss together this simple, delicious dessert. The scent of apples and cinnamon hot from the oven is almost reason enough to make it!
Apple Crisp
Ingredients
- 6 to 8 medium baking apples
- 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 stick chilled butter, cubed
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350ºF.
- Core the apples, then cut them into 3/4-inch pieces. Place the apples into a bowl and sprinkle them with the nutmeg, the cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of the sugar. Mix to coat the apple pieces, then spread the mixture into a baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the remaining sugar, the flour, and the salt. Add the butter and work it into the dry ingredients until crumbs form. Sprinkle evenly over your filling.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the juices are thickened, the apples are tender, and the topping has turned light golden brown. Top with a scoop of your favorite ice cream and enjoy!
BE CRAFT-Y
Humble kraft paper is a perfect canvas for creative farmhouse-style wrappings. Add a little raffia or string and a sprig of berries for supremely simple and stylish packages. Remember, you don’t have live anywhere near a farm to style your home with rustic charm. This holiday season, we send you and yours good tidings of country comfort—and joy.
December 8, 2017
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How to Style a Mantel for the Holidays
If you have a fireplace—working or not—and it has a mantel, you’ve hit the holiday decorating jackpot. A mantel, or mantelpiece (or chimneypiece in England), is by definition a shelf—but it really is so much more. It’s prime real estate in any room: an instant focal point, an opportunity not to be missed.
Often, the architectural style of a mantel (and surrounding millwork) dictates how you decorate it—but not now. From candles and crystal to cherished collectibles, anything goes during the holidays.
Mantel decorating “rules” still apply:
- Choose a center of attention.
- Design with odd numbers.
- Keep scale and balance in mind.
- Add depth by layering.
- Stick with your theme.
Following these principles, we styled our own holiday mantel to show you how it’s done. Let us take you through it, step by step.
- Focus! Center a large mirror or work of art on the mantel and lean it close to the wall. For our spectacular statement piece, we chose our Aged Silver Provincial mirror; it always sets an elegant mood.
- Go green. Place natural evergreen garland along the length of the mantel, dangling some over the sides for a lush look. Drape greenery on your mirror or artwork, too—for dramatic effect.
- Add a little color. We chose sprigs of red winterberries.
- Go glam with a few metal accents. Our lovely Pomegranates (available in gold, brass, or nickel finishes) and ever-popular Song Birds add some shimmer.
- See the light. Amp up the ambience with candles in hurricanes wrapped in red ribbon. DIY tutorial: A RIBBON RUNS THROUGH IT
- Turn on the sparkle! We finished our mantelscape with mini battery-powered LED lights.
No mantel? No worries! Try this on any long-ish horizontal surface: a buffet, a console table, or the top of a bookcase or china cabinet.
December 5, 2017
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Unique Home Décor and Gifts for Under $100
Great Gifts for Less Than $100
Looking for a stylish and cost-effective way to flatter your design-savvy friends and family this holiday season? We’ve got you covered. This curated gift list includes beautiful accents that run from pretty to plush and from chic to shimmery—and the best part is they’re all under $100.
ARTY FACT. Our brass Patina Painted vase has a rich, variegated finish that complements any décor. ($99)
PENGUIN CLASSICS. Nickel-finished Emperor Penguins are ready to waddle into a loved one’s heart. ($99)
ALL CHOKED UP. Start with an aged-finish Gold Artichoke to create a stunning still life on a holiday table. ($59)
WARM UP EXERCISE. Think soft, cozy, and comforting: That’s our Ivory Chunky Knit throw. ($69)
IT’S A WRAP. Our jewel-toned Serene throws are available in Goldenrod, Wine, and Teal. ($99)
ONE OF A KIND. Every Merryl vase is an original, mouth-blown by a master artisan in Portugal. ($79)
Ready, set, save! Make your list, check it twice, and go here for more fabulous, affordable gift ideas.
December 1, 2017
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New House, New Look
Rick and Donna Devore were ready for what they call “a lifestyle change.” They’d been married for 38 years when they decided to downsize and move into a charming Victorian in the walkable city of Birmingham, Michigan. The couple wanted a new home that was casual and livable, comfortable, with coastal notes. Lucky for them, designer Michele Nestor of our Design Center in Birmingham was up to the challenge of furnishing the house from top to bottom. Michele delivered the cool look and fresh start they were after—and so much more. Take a look and see how this lifestyle change, changed their life.
November 21, 2017
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Tips for a Stress Free Holiday
This Thanksgiving, say goodbye to entertaining stress! These simple Thanksgiving tips can help you plan a day that everyone can love.
Make a Plan
Nothing is impossible once you break it down into simple steps! So: Get your menu set and your shopping done a few days before; jot down a schedule (e.g., what’s being cooked in what order, who’s arriving when, how you’ll pace the hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and dessert) and build in some socializing time for yourself; and make sure there’s enough seating for all your guests.
Back to the Future
Nothing beats a recipe that’s been passed down for generations. Send happy Thanksgiving memories into the future by preparing a family favorite or two – you could even have copies of the recipes for guests to take home.
Get an Early Start
Check those recipes to see what you can make in advance. Stocks for gravy, sides, and dough are all good candidates for pre-prep.
Ready…Set…Set the Table!
Tablescaping game on. Check out our Harvest tabletop here.
Card Your Guests
Hosting a crowd? Assign seats with place cards, mixing friends and family to create a more social experience.
The Warmest Welcome
Greet your guests with a signature cocktail or a steamy mug of hot mulled cider (with or without the rum!).
Open with a Wow
Feel like stretching those creative culinary muscles? Start with one over-the-top appetizer to get your party started.
Child’s Play
Set up games, an easy craft, or a space where the little ones can put together a simple yummy dessert, and they won’t have time to ask, “Is it ready yet?”
Pass the Sanity, Please
If there are lots of people or lots of dishes, simplify your hosting duties: Set up a buffet near the table and let guests serve themselves.
November 14, 2017
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Behind the Design: How One Partnership Turned into a Friendship
When design consultant Gabriella met her client, Renee, to go over ideas for her master bedroom, the women had no idea that a “wow factor” project would bloom into a fabulous friendship. Renee is now married with a baby—and she’s still happy to call Gabriella a friend. “As my life has grown and evolved, Gabriella has grown and evolved with me,” she says.
At Ethan Allen, we like to think of it as added value!