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Luxe Prairie Master Bedroom
Immediately when we walked into this room, we knew we needed to keep the aesthetic light and bright with all the natural light that seeped through. Thus why we chose...
The Amethyst Collection // Digital Catalog Look Book
In celebration of our upcoming three year anniversary, we have collected our favorite, time-tested pieces that we whole-heartedly recommend over and over! This look book has the perfect sofas for...
Gorgeous Artwork, Amazing Pianos, & Efficient Movers - 3 businesses we love!
We're so grateful to work alongside local talent, from artists to movers to piano experts, to make our design dreams a reality. Allow us to introduce you to a few of...
Meet Our Friends at Freeman Custom Homes
We’re so excited to officially introduce you to our new friends, Kyle and Liz Freeman, at Freeman Custom Homes. It’s been an absolute pleasure partnering with this amazing duo for House #1...
Sneak Peek of House #1 in Kansas City's Artisan Home Tour
When a home has so many amazing features that you can't choose your favorite part, you know it's something special. We're just a month away from the big reveal of House #1...
Casual Elegance in this Gorgeous Iowa Home // Install Part 1
There's nothing more exciting than install day on a project we love. We're partnering with our friend Jill of Black Birch Homes to furnish the entry,...
How to Choose the Right Rug Size // Design Tips For You
A rug has the power to tie a whole room together. When contemplating rug size, it's important to select dimensions and orientation that are proportional to the space. For instance,...
Omaha Home Magazine Features Our Client's Ashland "Oasis"
Omaha Home Magazine's latest issue features our client Marci's beautiful home, and we're beyond thrilled for her. ...
Bennington Bathroom Makeover // A Before & After
After weeks and weeks of distancing & Zooming, it was such a joy to visit this bathroom transformation in person this week! This project was so dear to me because...
FAQ // What makes Verellen special? How can I get Verellen pieces for my home?
We've been selling Verellen pieces for three years, and we're confident you'll fall in love with them just as much as we have. You can purchase Verellen pieces through our online...
Artist Spotlight // Interview with Stacy Trammell
A self-taught and experienced artist, Stacy Trammell and her pieces inspire us. We love her creativity and how she conceptualizes her abstract art from nature or her travels. This week Stacy...
Put a tree on it! Sometimes something green can make all the difference...
Trees are one of our favorite ways to add height and create those larger than life proportions that fill up the pages of Architectural Digest, House Beautiful...etc. We are plant...
Artist Spotlight // Interview with Megan McLeay
Omaha artist Megan McLeay’s passion and talent are just two of the many reasons we fell in love with her and her artwork. An artist and instructor for the Joslyn...
Meet our New Friends at Z Design Tile & Stone Showroom
We’re so excited to introduce you to our new friends at Z Design Tile & Stone Showroom! In working with clients, many times we found ourselves sourcing tile online to...
Add the Finishing Touch to Any Space with the Right Rug // 4 Characteristics to Look For
It’s all in the details when it comes to choosing the right rug. Finishing details on rugs elevate a look and make your home feel more curated. Here are four...
Artist Spotlight // Interview with Julia Kragh
We instantly connected with Omaha artist Julia Kragh’s zest for life and her artwork. A world traveler and photographer, she captures beauty across the globe and specializes in hand-embellished photographs...
Artist Spotlight // Interview with Raven Wood Designs, Nicci Wyels
As one of my first connections in Kansas City, Nicci Wyels immediately impressed me with her gorgeous, hand-crafted wood furniture. I knew I had to learn more about her business and...
Viva Las Vegas -- Where We Stayed, Packing Lessons Learned, and More!
Being a shop owner means LOTS of travel — we recently flew the team to Vegas for 24 hours of market madness. I love staying in a new hotel each...
Destination California Coast // An Amethyst Look
Waking up to 0 degrees the last few days, has us dreaming of the west coast (even more than usual) this season. Inspired by time spent in the Golden State,...
Destination Swiss Alps // An Amethyst Look
Whenever we travel, we want to bring a piece home of the destination that has forever changed us! Cozy, mountain retreats with unreal snowy treed views. Warm fabrics, solid wood...
Behind The Story: How Amethyst Home Came To Be
The beautiful thing about owning a business is the opportunity to meet so many of you! It can be really easy for me to forget that many of you don't...
Destination Tulum // An Amethyst Look
Warm, minimalist rooms with private dip pools…we are dreaming of Tulum this week. Filled with understated natural materials of stone, jute, and wool — a calm palette of blacks, tans,...
A Year In Review: The Projects, the progress, the personal
2019 was a busy year of growth both for the shop & personally. One of my proudest accomplishments at the shop was hiring three super talented & wonderful women who...
Six Chairs, One Color Palette
We love helping our wonderful clients design their homes, and often it all comes down to the chairs! There are so many seating options out there, so we try to spotlight the lines,...
Staff Picks: Karissa's Favorites!
Hi all! I'm Karissa, and I started working at Amethyst this summer! I've tried to select and write my staff picks blog about a hundred times (give or take a few...