Cool Lighting

Are you looking to add a cool sconce to your home, but do not want it to look like you purchased it at a big hardware store?  Then check out this one from Nova Lighting.  You'll love its sexy profile.  The various lengths of beaded chain create a melting ice effect.  How can something so cold be so hot?  See the matching sconce in person at Below Zero Lounge.

Looking for an amazing statement piece?

We have a great hand-painted oil on canvas from Uttermost.  Titled "Rain Drops", this piece measures 48" x 70".   Its a wonderful abstract work in the blues and browns.  We have it on sale for $349.99.  

Green candles

We have some great new candles at the store.  The GO GREEN candles are 100% recycled wax in 100% recycled glass containeres.   There are two different fragrances.  Bamboo is a "sophisticated blend of green tea, lime and bamboo notes with a rich wood base".  Fresh is "a clean and inviting scent with a combination of light fruit notes wrapped with floral and amber".   Stop by and check them out.  

Cincinnati Magazine March 2009

Check out the new article in Cincinnati Magazine on pages 40-41.  It is about the shops in Gateway Quarter on Vine Street between Central Parkway and 13th.  Make sure you pick up a copy and read about our great neighbors.  

A big thanks to Joy Kraft and Cincinnati Magazine for a nice write up of our community.  

"Red oak floors and loads of natural light made the recent move to this space a no-brainer.  It's a natural spot for the mix of classic modern, casual contemporary, and cozy transitional pieces. Owner Fred Arrowood added to his inventory: Palliser leather sofas and chairs, a line of custom 16-inch slipcovered pillows from North Carolina . . . and custom Best Chairs that are at your door from Indiana in 30 days.  Plus loads of lighting, accessories, gifts, artwork, and mirors."

One Year Anniversary/Final Friday Pics

We celebrated our one year anniversary and the opening of our current location on Vine Street on January 30, 2009. It was nice having a party with our good friends and meeting new people. Cuisine East West made the chicken satay, caprese skewers and the amazing salted fingerling poatatoes. I made the guac, lox hors d'ouevres, pecan bars, chocolate cupcakes and the jam thumbprint cookies. And our good friend Joe created a video for the event.

You can find more pics on our Facebook page.

Channel 5 News 12-9-08

Channel 5 ran a story on the development in the Gateway Quarter on Tuesday night's 11 o'clock news. Check out the video here.



Gateway Quarter Rising, Pushing Out Criminal Element
New Development Succeeding Despite Crime Problems
Eric FlackReporter

CINCINNATI -- The push of new business into Cincinnati’s Over-The-Rhine neighborhood seems to be having a deleterious effect on crime.

Developers said that the community is one of the fastest-growing in the state of Ohio.
But with each new store and block of condominiums comes a challenge for police to keep the neighborhood safe.

Store owner Fred Arrowood said that he knew the going might be tough when he opened his new urban furniture store in the Gateway Quarter two weeks ago.

He said that to the south of his location, customers see the new stores and condos that represent the community’s future, but to the north they see reminders of a checkered past.

"They're sort of looking to see how far they can go up the street,” Arrowood said.

But the redevelopment continues to buck the odds, shaking off a recession and some criminal neighbors to become a hot market.

Despite problems in the credit market, real estate agents said they're selling at least a condo a week. Seven new buildings are set to open next year.

Monthly meetings with neighbors keep police informed and residents feeling safe.

Devan Johnson, who moved his hair salon to the neighborhood three months ago, has already noticed less drug dealers.

"You get people getting pushed out and moved to a different location, you have to change your mind set I guess,” Johnson said.

Developers said they’re winning despite the recession as well. Store owners said they haven’t seen a significant drop in business.

Experts said that could be due to an influx of young professionals who are moving downtown to work with companies such as Procter & Gamble.

Meet Anemone

Our good friend Joe has occasionally watched our store when we've gone out of town. As a thank you for his hard work while we were at the October High Point Furniture Market, we got him this awesome light fixture. We opened an account with Robert Abbey - stop by our store to check out their catalog and see a few other pieces that we purchased.