https://www.annabartzdesign.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-04-30 https://www.annabartzdesign.com/blog/spring2026 monthly 0.5 2026-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/9050d1f5-20bc-41b3-9340-43861f19f783/IMG_7048.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: Spring - Spotted in south Minneapolis. You can’t fake this patina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/8dc252e9-4ce3-4ca9-992b-8161e122a063/tempImageHUvOv1.jpg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: Spring - Case in point: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/91119a8a-4114-483e-a5da-58c84bbc80d0/IMG_7094.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: Spring - Precious silver/tin fishies. How sweet would one of these be above a doorway? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/909f7954-74d6-450f-b4ae-21048f38cff0/IMG_7046.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: Spring - Two perfect plates in two perfect materials; copper and wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/8573396f-f015-493c-bee5-706bafcc9fc3/IMG_7047.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: Spring - This very utilitarian curtain caught my eye. Just few grommets in a lovely striped sailcloth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/e352db63-66b6-4f73-9c1f-cf3b94659828/IMG_7135.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: Spring - Colors on the St. Croix This corner in Stillwater perfectly portrayed the colors of the river valleys. We took a road trip last Summer along the Mississippi river valley and this palette (and materials) followed us everywhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/d5f67974-17c1-47b4-bc60-1e96ea7f11a7/IMG_7131.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: Spring - I’ve decided I’m going back for this watercolor. Dated 1911. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/739f826f-94a8-4f54-8d90-96d0dbfea35b/IMG_7133.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: Spring - I guess I had fish on the brain. This chalkware fish is something of an upgrade from the Big Mouth Billy Bass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/4a860e9b-3431-4148-b20e-24dea0b3a5d9/IMG_6644.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: Spring - Colors, always colors. I regret not buying this. Found in a garage near Columbus. Still thinking about it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/e86eb84b-a8df-4214-a330-a6448c9bd9c5/IMG_7145.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: Spring - Forgotten Tasks I came upon this wood shed at an estate sale near Afton. The screen porch below was on the same property. These colors in the early spring light were striking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/dd04918b-466b-48bf-a147-cd47089dfb93/IMG_7142.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: Spring - Parting Thought What some people see as the yuckiest time of year, I see as one of the loveliest. The evergreens are strong and the sky is a chilly blue. The native grasses are rusty red and muddy beige. Once the buds pop they are the most perfect shade of green. The colors are blurred, soft and in my opinion, just right. https://www.annabartzdesign.com/blog/concept-coffee-shack monthly 0.5 2026-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/1b3ad926-0abb-4a97-a617-9c8bd43972ff/Screenshot+2026-01-08+at+3.07.21%E2%80%AFPM.png Reading Material - Concept: Coffee Shack - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/1253e5d1-f4ad-4278-9f3a-4e18409cea3d/Screenshot+2026-01-08+at+3.08.32%E2%80%AFPM.png Reading Material - Concept: Coffee Shack - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/22eeda02-9aa9-4930-8dbb-6ae12ae74c6c/Screenshot+2026-01-08+at+3.10.41%E2%80%AFPM.png Reading Material - Concept: Coffee Shack - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/30ee7ceb-a758-44f4-8c75-255f3701c56b/Screenshot+2026-01-08+at+3.09.33%E2%80%AFPM.png Reading Material - Concept: Coffee Shack - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/8ff2562b-871f-44bb-980e-713620807efe/4056287-2.jpg Reading Material - Concept: Coffee Shack - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/7b80f75b-0342-46d7-8a81-547e5464d8dc/5273653c18d4aad5df6dd78cf43dc320-3.jpg Reading Material - Concept: Coffee Shack - Parting Thought In my mind this spot would have a little grab-n-go marketplace. I think the only worthy shopping tote would be this one. Photo Source Unknown https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/fd6af48f-7d3b-41a0-a4ed-2ba0083418a4/4bb75bae172ce765c4f247670dde37fc.jpg Reading Material - Concept: Coffee Shack - Parting Thought #2 I couldn’t help but include this chair. It would be the perfect perch for little ones waiting oh so patiently. Photo Source Unknown https://www.annabartzdesign.com/blog/decemberpicks monthly 0.5 2026-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/44670dea-0bb0-4c9a-b488-1f3c11b365cc/IMG_6519+2.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: December - Wrapping is the best part of the gift. This year I dug deep into my craft cart and used all the bits of ribbon and paper I’ve collected over the year. I enjoyed giving each family unit a color palette. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/1f96944f-4671-4d64-8080-b9ad2a38e101/IMG_6217.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: December - Star light, star bright. I came across this perfect little flush mount last month at Architectural Antiques. It felt appropriate for this grouping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/cab02d3c-aacf-4670-986d-05b81e1fd9cd/IMG_6420.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: December - Make it stand out I spent some time digging through the Orijin stone yard for the perfect powder bathroom sink. I think we found the winner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/6e7d4cca-fd31-4141-9b00-db0d38bb63b7/IMG_6355.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: December - Parting Thought Paper chains aren’t just for kids. These made me so happy I made a few more. https://www.annabartzdesign.com/blog/readingnook monthly 0.5 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/46fd18fe-68ae-4f9c-847c-f3cbfa85f481/39871322.jpg Reading Material - What If: Reading Hour with Charlotte - Make it stand out 1. Wretched Flowers 2. Vintage Pendant 3. Vintage Sconces 4. Charlotte Perriand 5. Woodard Weave x Billy Baldwin 6.Vintage Floor Lamp 7. Alexis Stiteler 8. Jean-Michel Frank 9. Marmol Cork Tiles 10. House 11. NJP Floor Lamp 12. Striad Sofa 13. Burchardt Nielsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/0175f270-db57-45f4-88e4-8c6e9f3544e0/25723712.jpg.png Reading Material - What If: Reading Hour with Charlotte - The What If: There are quite a few “What Ifs” in this space but the star is the modular Nuage by Charlotte Perriand. When I started diving into this beloved design further I had no idea how much controversy surrounded the design’s credit. On top of that, the design itself did not have immediate success. "Undoubtedly too far ahead of her time, Charlotte Perriand did not realize that the public was not yet ready for so much freedom." Same girl, same. Read more here, here and here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/e73aef15-86f6-4181-9cfa-e13555e729b4/0f8e578cf91c4ae7ccf0adf46699f006-2.jpg Reading Material - What If: Reading Hour with Charlotte - Parting thought When starting to design this space, I saw this lovely stained glass which led me to remember the Nuage. If anyone knows the credit for this image/design, please let me know. https://www.annabartzdesign.com/blog/novemberpicks monthly 0.5 2026-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/23bfe099-57af-4891-967e-c0f6ac161018/IMG_6256.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: November - Chair of the Month Club I keep thinking about this silly butterfly chair at Find Furnish. I say silly only because I had one of these in my childhood bedroom in bright purple. It gave me back problems then and it would only exacerbate them now. Maybe this one made me stop because we matched. Couple goals as they say. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/aafa7ef0-d3c5-4a81-b3b0-8625fb10778a/IMG_6231.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: November - A classic. It was tough to capture but the patina on the leather was delish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/898cb21d-5aee-4624-9a98-5f03148687b2/IMG_6242.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: November - I might have to go back for this one - and the red phone? I’ve never seen a safari chair with blue waxed canvas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/e26c26bb-1019-481d-a2c7-9412aa3e571d/IMG_6234.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: November - This was one of those chairs that is perfectly proportioned. Generous seat and the back hugs just right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/d819370e-6d4d-401b-b625-bddc1e6fc6f8/IMG_6221.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: November - When the Sink Fits This sink stopped me in my tracks. Everything about her says utility. The close-set sinks, very tall backsplash, heavy patina and shared faucet. At first I wondered if that would be frustrating to use but returning to it now it seems very useable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/069b2e37-d5f9-4da3-bc36-bbdcbd90bd24/IMG_6224.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: November - Sinks of Apartments Past I had one of these sinks in my uptown apartment. We had a love-hate relationship but I still think of her, years after the split. It was paired with Lino tile and 10’ ceilings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/0ca386f1-17c0-42c9-b60a-8dc1df089d1b/IMG_6223.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: November - A fun utility sink? Could it be? This sink has been at Architectural Antiques for years now. Someday I will find a home for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/92e4f0ce-9acf-4693-b1ab-fa3d9c550567/IMG_6166.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: November - Parting Thought I came upon this wacky shower in the basement of the German Club in Racine, Wisconsin. It’s ugly and I love it. It’s okay if you don’t agree. https://www.annabartzdesign.com/blog/octoberpicks monthly 0.5 2025-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/389491d7-e5a5-4508-be50-da8f701e170b/unnamed.jpg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: October - Last days in the garden The squirrels were busy stashing little treasures around the garden. Some were better hidden than others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/7239b33e-ad3a-4380-9b25-301ca56dce57/0785FB32-C1E7-4281-B34B-8C6A1F52B427_1_105_c.jpeg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: October - Garden Walks The garden slowly gave up the ghost this month. Many of the cold hardy greens are still holding on. This Yarrow is on its way to seed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/76b378f5-258b-422a-b9a3-df54779c6a27/IMG_6103.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: October - Loved these little pots at Andi Collective https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/fc4306db-92f2-41e9-b736-8ccc113bc3d4/IMG_6105.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: October - A lovely evening perusing the latest from Morris & Co. with AJ Maison https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/d8d40068-0dc4-40a4-b159-fa299aaaa55a/IMG_6160.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: October - Another great tiled entry in Wisconsin. This time near Milwaukee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/db631aad-3b92-4eda-b08f-297934cac097/IMG_6126.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: October - A visit to the apple orchard For the past few years we’ve been visiting Pine Tree with my in-laws. It’s a nice way to mark the change in season. My nephews (and I) love watching the apples being sorted - especially when the conveyer is the perfect green. Hah! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/a9d69da0-8b60-430d-835e-f67aa96774e2/IMG_6030.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: October - Gathering of Friends Passed by this blanket and loved it with my boat tote. Anyone else a die hard boat toter? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/81b5867a-a37a-420b-80e5-119d1f3b57e8/IMG_6033.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: October - Parting Thought: The only way I can describe my feelings about this is, “kombucha girl”. https://www.annabartzdesign.com/blog/what-if-butter-yellow monthly 0.5 2025-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/841c29e4-738c-4c2e-a506-fd13103fcfa0/3871702.jpg Reading Material - What If: Butter Yellow - Make it stand out 1. Teo Nguyễn 2. Vintage Swedish 3. Christian Adam 4. Danish Teak Classics 5. Quarry Tile 6. Rug & Kilim 7. Brian Cypher 8. Tove & Edward Kindt-Larsen 9. Sasha Saari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/35f572db-9ce8-4774-bfd6-383fe2b8241c/table-by-christian-adam-1970-1459.webp Reading Material - What If: Butter Yellow - The What If: This kitchen nook was born out of love for this butter yellow fiberglass table. It’s feminine and subtly sculptural. I love the idea of it sitting in a sun-soaked kitchen nook. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/8b763f22-692b-4b5e-970a-93add4e3ddcf/079199ce0f6f2bd0c9e777278b490090.jpg Reading Material - What If: Butter Yellow - Another What If: What kitchen would be the jelly to this nook’s (peanut) butter? This space balances elegance with utilitarianism. A similar juxtaposition to the materials in the eating nook. I wasn’t able to find the source for this kitchen image. If you know, let me know! https://www.annabartzdesign.com/blog/septemberpicks monthly 0.5 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/0e5e1916-c8e8-4f78-bbab-1a79ace5dd59/DDC9004F-5326-43F9-BD28-AE0F64CAAA45_1_105_c.jpeg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: September - A Dictionary of Color Combinations The month’s inspiration seemed to exist within these palettes. This is my go-to book for when I don’t want the distraction of style or setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/b33481f8-43a8-4723-95fa-d40f5f8a53f7/IMG_5884.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: September - Lookin’ down We drove down to LaCrosse with my brother, Daniel for the day. Their downtown has no shortage of tile inspiration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/b2e697a5-9868-433a-9ca0-9dfa2d2f606d/Screenshot+2025-10-13+at+12.27.32%E2%80%AFPM.png Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: September - A bee buffet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/2f7235bc-663c-466a-94a1-914b57f0db51/6BEB74FE-244E-4567-8E43-FE19432B6925_1_105_c.jpeg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: September - A blanket that got away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/b647763a-e107-4021-921f-3e0b61002582/C3C1DC92-0592-4B55-B183-BF548A56D071_4_5005_c.jpeg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: September - A door in the perfect green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/33b4727f-b350-489b-8698-d466458fa7fb/IMG_5831.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: September - I will always pick up house plan books. It’s such a fun way to learn about trends from the past and maybe even bring them into the present. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/f1da6e5f-1868-4698-a848-d96b295096cf/5E1E4D3C-82D6-4C2E-8017-A72EB5BD1AFD_1_102_o.jpeg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: September - This tabletop made me stop in my tracks. It was inside a little historic cabin at the Almelund Apple Festival where there was a baking demonstration for white sandwich bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/a40691a5-41e7-4c53-85e8-892a5a9b6dbb/76E06544-D4D7-449E-A925-F8D85C5F47B3_1_105_c.jpeg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: September - Parting Thought: Eli and I spent a few nights this month looking through our forgotten or unheard records. This past spring we moved all physical music to the living room, turning it into a glorified “listening room”. https://www.annabartzdesign.com/blog/floursackupholstery monthly 0.5 2025-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/0acce460-62fd-41e0-bbf2-f0d6737ff7c0/3829374.jpg Reading Material - What If: Flour Sack Upholstery - Make it stand out 1. Petite Motif 2. Sawkille 3. Architectural Antiques 4. J. Plourde 5. Martin & Brockett 6. Robert Allen 7. Hem 8. Muuto 9. Russell Woodard 10. Ingrid Restemayer 11. Heifetz Rotaflex (Vintage) 12. Moss & Fern 13. Woodward Throwbacks 14. Orijin Stone 15. Spears Furnishing (Vintage) 16. Hans Jørgen Frydendal for Christian IV (Vintage) 17. Urban Outfitters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/7949ab17-b830-4d5f-b52e-05f67a72a7b7/il_1588xN.6894583445_g1ss.jpg.webp Reading Material - What If: Flour Sack Upholstery - The What If: Once constructed from rough cotton, most of these vintage sacks have softened considerably over time - which would make them more ideal for soft sofa cushions. The two pictured here are fairly subdued but once you go down the rabbit hole you’ll see the color and patterns range considerably. At one point in time they were colorfully patterned and marketed for re-use as quilts and clothing (particularly during the great depression) - so why not upholstery? Love feed sacks as much as me? Check out 69 Tearz. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/5707509c-aab8-4715-9209-d7e9613e6c77/How+the+West+Was+Won%2C+Rosehill+Cabinet%2C+3.jpg+copy.jpg Reading Material - What If: Flour Sack Upholstery - The design hero: How The West Was Won cabinet, Jonah Meyer from his 2017 Exhibition, How the West Was Won, A Re-Education More on the exhibition and his influences here. An overview of the collection here. https://www.annabartzdesign.com/blog/julypicks monthly 0.5 2025-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/925f4e21-80e0-4457-894c-b3c5346c36f2/C77EF511-D731-4917-8229-733F9754B33C_1_105_c.jpeg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: July - Down to the Studs This late 60s/early 70s home is filled with fun details and an even ‘funner’ client. They love time capsules as much as I do. It’s been a joy to start sketching this space. I often look to raw materials for inspiration and this was no exception. I drove straight to Rockler and started dreaming up their VHS shrine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/37e0ef45-6cea-4882-bf75-eff2643e9c26/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+12.52.57%E2%80%AFAM.png Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: July - I saw some good floors in July. Most were in thrift store bathrooms, wayside rests and in front of antique stores https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/e8d70abc-0a7a-406f-8ce6-d50301dfe19d/SUNP0266.jpg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: July - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/6b57426c-7f94-48a3-8b15-0a70cc0553bf/33E308BF-AFF5-4A46-AF69-C50D9FCCF9BD_1_105_c.jpeg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: July - Make it stand out I’d like to put both of these floors in this cabin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/20c68355-8689-4e2e-9dbc-b486057913fe/60B8C7F0-EF3F-49DE-BCA1-6A1C21C2DA52_1_105_c.jpeg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: July - With this rug, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/76bec936-604d-4dff-bbf9-d63451524df1/2400A515-F83A-431E-8745-71DF6C493E9F_1_105_c.jpeg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: July - these blankets, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/ebb52f89-2582-4c71-8a83-09eb8c9e2e63/IMG_6007.jpg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: July - and these flowers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/398f14db-cdf7-407f-9448-ac24ebd50bb9/40D92FBA-3123-454C-BB6F-382FB133C45F_1_105_c.jpeg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: July - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/9873772c-3660-40f7-92d6-e444bd7d1699/F081565E-447C-428C-BB82-43C99A9C224F_1_102_o.jpeg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: July - Parting Thought: Cock-a-doodle-doo https://www.annabartzdesign.com/blog/junepicks monthly 0.5 2025-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/141dd2a4-6c81-4216-8091-6f41a38df99c/D40638BC-C3F6-4654-BB2D-2B31DB645C99_1_105_c.jpeg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: June - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/4453192b-93f3-41a1-86e0-e9ceae558d57/IMG_5047.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: June - A few of the rugs from Carol. This top rug was my favorite of the bunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/3766cab7-b809-4079-bc96-682adf5706ad/084FCE13-8BBA-4856-A3E5-D415499A4231_1_105_c.jpeg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: June - This is Marty. He had lots of jokes to tell. As we were leaving he called after us to “hold hands as you cross the street!”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/50705d69-ca69-4117-8931-ffe9188b5462/4DCAFC46-628D-4734-8679-D1385F785EA2_1_105_c.jpeg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: June - I love small towns. They feel like home to me. So many hold onto their history with both hands, offering us a time capsule to enjoy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/7f5bc9ed-46d3-4bc0-b748-e86dbebde4ee/738D74D6-BE5C-426B-8E01-2B6B7ACBEB37_1_102_o.jpeg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: June - Parting Thought: A few times on road I was reminded of the Barrett Pavilion. Barrett is a teeny tiny town in between Alexandria and Fergus Falls, MN. My maternal grandparents helped decorate/build the pavilion. My grandma, Kay still remembers hanging the strips of tinsel on the ceiling. I have memories here of family reunions, community church services and even a night with a rockin’ local cover band. The afternoon I took this photo, we were setting up for an evening of bluegrass, performed by my parent’s band, FlattGrass Revival. https://www.annabartzdesign.com/blog/maypicks monthly 0.5 2025-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/83d1775d-6ba9-4b1b-a414-066c25c8b819/Screenshot+2025-10-11+at+12.13.34%E2%80%AFAM.png Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: May - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/01c7ce13-6b91-45ab-a635-28dfaa16afb2/41B7A621-117A-47C6-BA4C-CB66F0B90BEE_1_102_o.jpeg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: May - Cool chair #1. Found at Midtown Antique Mall in Stillwater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/118711e9-fe34-4fc9-a17d-b65ec27b74fa/4E949537-03CC-4AD3-BC15-1EF6C5AEC18D_1_105_c.jpeg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: May - Cool chair #2. Found at Loft Antiques in Minneapolis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/23e9c489-eea9-4189-ae16-d8410bf7a7c1/D55D71B7-8006-4F82-BD13-CFCE531B9CF1_1_105_c.jpeg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: May - Who is it for? I think the first person that really made me realize that I design or even just consume this way was Beata Heuman. She articulates this thinking so well in her beautiful book, ‘Every Room Should Sing’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/e1b42c7e-3c0a-4428-8db0-4441ff461477/IMG_4769.JPG Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: May - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/e2e61e6b-64be-4fd4-8747-e6b7af915f78/3D428039-24FE-434D-9303-6D4AFA7AE436_1_105_c.jpg Reading Material - Pickin’ and Musing: May - Parting Thought: This month we enjoyed a little “sew and sauna” evening with our dear friends. I was mostly distracted by snuggling their cute babies. Next time I’ll get behind the machine. https://www.annabartzdesign.com/home daily 1.0 2026-04-30 https://www.annabartzdesign.com/contact daily 0.75 2025-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6851efbaa749ab6a13dfe619/02ed3ecc-c96c-43ed-932c-9bbcb90a9c23/IMG_4902.jpeg