Welcome to the Neighborhood!

June 4, 2015 Milwaukee, Wisconsin became home to West Elm. West Elm is only the greatest store to ever exist...well in my opinion. Don't worry Target I have love for you too. But seriously Milwaukee, we are lucky. It has been open for not even 2 weeks and I have been there twice. I also happened to be the first one in on opening day. I sound like a stalker... I kinda am. I got there around 9:30 and watched their ribbon cutting ceremony from across the street and then patiently waited a few seconds to ran over. It is seriously beautiful inside. It is located on the corner of St. Paul and Milwaukee across the street from the Milwaukee Public Market. This location was  the second home for Lindsay and I. It had formally been called the Institute of Beauty and Wellness where Hello Brunette and Hello Blonde learned their craft.

West Elm takes mid century furniture and modernizes to work with all sorts of decor. From tapered legs and clean lines to reclaimed wood furniture. They do it right and really at a good price. They carry beds, dressers, tables, dishes, and pretty much anything you would find at Crate and Barrel...but better.

Thanks to an app called Polyvore I was able to create an inspiration board for my next project with some great pieces from West Elm. I absolutely love the Acorn bed with the nice tapered legs and clean lines. The side table which obviously could be used in a living room would make for a simple night stand. Black and  white artwork is never out of style and looks great with natural wood. And that rug...i love rugs!!!! It is from Etsy and I know they are ridiculously expensive but it adds all the color that room will ever need.

A great addition to the West Elm Milwaukee is their designated area for local artists. I was able to pick up a triangular ceramic hanging planter and airplant. Stay tuned for pictures. It is so beautiful. They also team up with Etsy sellers and display their work through the stores around the US. If you head out to NYC they have a West Elm that will blow your mind. I want to live inside of there.

Not only do they have great items they also have free in home decor consultants. I have no idea if that's what they are called but that pretty much means if you have no idea what to do in your space and need help they will come out for free and give you some ideas.

Sherwin Williams also carries a West Elm paint line that changes 4 times a year. If you sign up for their mailers you will receive coupons for Sherwin Williams and West Elm. The more you spend the more you save. HAHA isnt that funny?

Head over there today and show me what you find @blondebrunetteandbrass