Meet and Greet: June Sedlak Mooney
How did you get involved in this business? I’m fortunate to have been born into a family furniture business that my father started in Cleveland in 1947. When I was in high school, doing…
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With 43 years of experience with furniture and interior design, June Sedlak Mooney, owner of Dublin’s Studio J shares insights on her industry and the current environment.
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Serious about celebrating
The holidays traditionally represent a beacon of hope, and we need that in 2020 like never before. Holiday sales started early, holiday carols are flowing through stores and coffeehouses, and for many, holiday decorating will be particularly poignant…
Bringing the fun home
There’s no doubt that during these past few months, many of us have been passing our evenings and weekends binge watching Breaking Bad, Schitt’s Creek, Selling Sunset, The Walking Dead or even…
Bright ideas
In a different type of year, this fall’s HOMEARAMA® rose to the occasion for inspiration. Yes, hand sanitizers, masks and social distancing made a strong statement at this year’s HOMEARAMA®, but they could…
Placing emphasis on our shelter
Nearly everyone is spending more time at home due to Covid-19, and there’s no doubt this shelter-in-place experience has resulted in the demand for home improvements. According to Pam Patter,…
Pistachio carrot cake
This three-layer carrot cake has a rich, appetizing appearance, and with the addition of pistachios, it’s a delicious departure from the norm
A creamy trio of no-bake dessert recipes
Three recipes we thought were perfect to save and make for holiday gatherings and family events
Don’t crowd the cook
“Oh, give me land, lots of land under starry skies above. Don’t fence me in.” –lyrics by Robert Fletcher and Cole Porter While there is plenty of room for them,…
Beautiful bedrooms and baths
All year long we are celebrating 20 years of showcasing spectacular spaces to inspire ideas as you consider a room makeover or whole-home remodel. In this issue we are sharing some of our…
Long on charm
As historic homes go, Brad Stoll and Catherine Jopling’s residence in German Village is not atypical. A quintessential shotgun–style home, the 1880s-era structure has undergone multiple changes throughout its lifespan. There have been piecemeal updates over the years. Layers…
Welcome to the starlite
Welcome to the new normal. Thanks to sheltering in place, social distancing and business closures, we are all spending much more of our time inside our homes. As a result of all of this staying at home, the…
Battle of the patterns
Herringbone seems to be having its moment in the spotlight. We’re seeing this angular pattern pop up everywhere—in kitchen backsplashes, oversized showers and even ceilings. But is it really herringbone?…