Local Business Snapshot: Mockingbird Domestics

We’ve made some new friends recently! Mockingbird Domestics is a thoughtfully curated retail shop on South Lamar. Owners, Jeff and Laura Daly, are responsible for this beautiful shop that specializes in home furnishings. One of the many things that we love about this business is their plethora of handcrafted goods by Texas artisans.

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Here’s Johnny!

Okay.  So now that I have your attention, let’s talk about upholstery and design in movies.  As my passion and excitement for furniture is growing, I am finding it more of a challenge to watch a movie without getting distracted by a chair in the corner or a light fixture in the background.  Don’t make…

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Industrial Strength Style

Working at Spruce has really provoked me to start questioning what exactly is my style of design.  I have never been able to put a defining label on my aesthetic or declare a favorite era.  Lately, I’ve been flipping through design books on my lunch break, and as I drool over the astounding rooms, I…

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The Latest and Greatest from Spruce!

Happy Friday everyone! Our production schedule has been so packed with client projects these days that we haven’t been able to dive into some new ideas for Spruce Originals. Well, be sad no more; we have some new pieces hot off the line! First, Amanda found this pair of chairs and saw the potential. First,…

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Great Gifts From Spruce!

Hey everyone! We hope you consider your design-conscious family members and friends when completing your holiday shopping and give them some gifts from Spruce! Check out some of the fun goodies we have available at the shop, starting from low to high: Elum Gift Cards – only $12 for high style! Skinny LaMinx Tea Towels…

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Our Favorite Vintage Shopping in Austin

We often have customers who come in wanting to redo an antique or Mid Century piece, but have yet to find the right candidate. One of the most exhilarating parts of redoing antique and vintage furniture is searching for and finding it. In response to the question we are asked so often, “Where do you…

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