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Local Business Snapshot: Photographer Ryann Ford
Imagine being paid to jet set across the globe and take photos of gorgeous places for major publications such The New York Times, Southern Living and Esquire. Enter Austin-based photographer Ryann Ford, who has spent most of her adult life doing just that. Envious much? Just a couple of years ago, Amanda was spending some quality time with Ryann,…
Read MoreDesigner Spotlight: Ann Lowe Edgerton
If you haven’t heard of interior designer Ann Lowe Edgerton, you probably will soon. She’s a young Austin designer on the rise, has received accolades for her work on Contigo, and the photos of her family’s river house in Llano she designed have been a hit on Pinterest! She has her finger on the pulse…
Read MoreNew Upholstery Class: Ottomans with KKDW
They’re back! We’ve just rolled out a fresh new batch of upholstery classes for the fall. Get excited! We’re super pumped to be collaborating with local furniture maker Kelly Dewitt of KKDW on a special Ottoman Class on Saturday, November 8. Kelly is a talented maker based in Central Texas who has collaborated with Hotel…
Read MoreAugust Storage Sale at Spruce!
Take advantage of our Storage Sale this month! We’ve never done anything like this before. We’re pulling all the furniture pieces we’ve collected over the past seven years from our sheds and discounting them for sale and/or custom upholstery. Items include vintage and antique chair and sofa frames (along with a few headboards, stools and…
Read MoreDesigner Spotlight Series: Chris McCray of McCray & Co.
We love working with Austin’s most creative and talented designers. One of our favorite creatives is Chris McCray of McCray & Co., a designer who has natural talent and a persistent salvaged DIY aesthetic. His creations are always fresh, soulful, and inspiring. We’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with him in the past, and we’re excited…
Read MoreBench Auction to Support AIDS Services of Austin
We’re excited to participate in a special collaboration that’s kicking off a Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) event – Urban Picnic by Design (featuring picnic table set ups by 20 talented local designers) – held on September 11. Take a look at The Frank Bench! We’re auctioning this one-of-a-kind bench on our website, and all of the proceeds…
Read MoreAlt Summit 2014: Highlights From My First Blogging Conference
When I first met Amanda, the very first conversation I had with her was about the awesomeness of Alt Summit. “If you’re into blogging, you should definitely go,” she said, after sharing some gems she learned about social media and SEO during her time at the conference in 2013 (which you might remember us blogging…
Read MoreDesigner Spotlight Series: Jill May
This month, we turn our spotlight on Jill May, the woman behind Jill May Interiors — a full service residential interior decorating and design firm based here in Austin, Texas. We love Jill’s traditional meets modern sensibility, and we were happy that she took the time to collaborate with us for our series highlighting some…
Read MoreJoin the Spruce Team. Now Hiring!
We’re hiring two employees at Spruce! Yes, we’re growing, and we’re now accepting applications for a part-time sales person and a full-time upholsterer. More than anything, we’re looking for high-energy candidates with a strong work ethic and a good attitude who embody Spruce’s DIY spirit. These individuals must be team players and should be familiar…
Read MoreSpruce Hosts a CRAVEfuel Event Focused on Creativity!
We have a treat for you, Austin ladies! Several months ago, CRAVE Austin approached us about hosting a CRAVEfuel event at our shop. It’s happening! Spruce is hosting what’s going to be a fun, all-woman mixer at our place on Thursday, May 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The best part is some our favorite local…
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