WHAT ARE YOUR THREE MUST-HAVE ITEMS FOR FALL 2014? 1) The Emporium Home “Lauren Sofa” in our yummy petite animal print. Its sexy curves and lush velvet upholstery creates the chicest spot for curling up with a glass of wine on a crisp fall night. 2) An Alicia Adams alpaca throw blanket. There has never been a more stylish way to to keep warm at a Razorback game! 3) Graphic black and white original art. It complements any color palate perfectly and adds a bit of edge to even the most feminine of spaces.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PAINT COLOR AT THE MOMENT? Down Home by Behr. My dining room has been this color for the past two years and I never tire of it. It’s as glorious in the morning sun as it is by candlelight and makes me smile each and every day.
WHAT IS THE LAST THING YOU PURCHASED FOR A CLIENT? The Lumens Prism from Pheromone by Christopher Marley. Morpho and Arhopala butterflies create a circular pattern and are brilliantly reflective. The composition is absolutely stunning and the perfect conversation piece.
IS THERE A DESIGN TREND OR PRODUCT YOU AR DYING TO TRY (OR PURCHASE FOR A CLIENT) ASAP? Installing our Emporium Home “Penelope” wallpaper in a dining room would be a dream. I would deck it out with a lavender grass cloth ceiling and crisp white trim, it would be the most fabulous backdrop for a festive Sunday brunch.
WHAT IS ONE DESIGN SECRET YOU CAN SHARE WITH OUR READERS? Always remember how important beautiful lighting is. To me, nothing dictates the way a space makes you feel more than gorgeous lamps, sconces and chandeliers. Take time choosing your lighting and buy what makes your eyes widen with excitement. We all deserve to live with beautiful things and feel completely inspired by our personal spaces.
Ashley’s line, Emporium Home, will be available to the public for the first time on October 4th at its new retail location Emporium Home Heights, along with a handful of other outstanding lines. The grand opening celebration will include mimosas for all from 10am to noon at 5801 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock. To get a fuller sense of Ashley and her work, visit emporiumhome.com.
