Keel’s Simple Diary

Philipp Keel, artist and writer brings a new twist on the diary. Guided by the notion that life rushes us by and we are not able to find time to reflect on the days as they pass, Keel came up with a quirky, imaginative and sometimes very humorous way to journal your day to day life. Keel’s diary is more of a multiple choice test than endless blank pages…except unlike a test you are left feeling uplifted and renewed. This Journal is a perfect gift for a friend or loved one. Its incites are endless….Just a small example…

Did I mention they come in great colors. Orange. Brown. Red. Green.

Come browse Smart Furniture Studio’s full selection of Taschen books. Taschen books are always a unique addition to any book collection…not to mention they make for great bed side accessories. Grab one for inspiration or stack 10-15 to make readable side tables. The company is known for their ability to capture the world of art, architecture and design. How could you go wrong with titles like Architecture Now! Green, Classic Cars of the 1950’s, and 1000 Chairs.

Downtown Chattanooga Gallery Hop

It's that time of year again, when art lovers from around the region flock to downtown Chattanooga, exploring our cities wealth of art galleries. Join Smart Furniture Studio, along with 19 other galleries and 10 artists studios, for Chattanooga's annual Gallery Hop. This festive event takes place Saturday, September 12th, 2pm-9pm. Smart Furniture Studio features modern to contemporary works of local and regional artists, sculptors, and craftsmen. We will be serving wine and food throughout the day. We currently have 4 artists on display: Brent Sanders, Sandra Washburn, Linda Kerlin, and Denice Bizot. We also have two hand crafted furniture pieces on display, a beautiful Foyer Table built by Aaron Cabeen and a contemporary Entertainment Stand by Steven Sloan from GT Industrial Design School. We at Smart Furniture are proud to be a part of Chattanooga's thriving art scene. You rock Chattanooga!

Son Of A Bench!

Son Of A Bench...simultaneously: function, sculpture, and colorful conversational interjection. Interlocking loops of hot-rolled steel create an intriguing form of mass and space. A glossy black rubber-dipped skin positively drips with attitude. Repeat after me: Son Of A Bench! Now, you want one.

Come and get it! At Smart Furniture Studio - Shop the BluDot Annual 20/20 Annual Sales Event and save 20% off BluDot's entire selection of home furnishings and accessories until Sept. 8th!

Alessi. Did you know...?

The name Alessi is synonymous with influential and challenging design. Collaboration between the company and 20th Century star designers and architects has produced an array of classics, from the elegant condiment set of Ettore Sottsass to the anachnoid simplicity of Phillipe Starck's lemon squeezer.

“a true work of design must be able to move people, to convey feelings, to trigger memories, to surprise, to go against the grain... We work on expressive languages and on the expressive potential of the items... From this point of view, design intended... to conjure up images in people's minds, which makes them a bit happier, still has tremendous potential ”. - Alberto Alessi

In our humble Smart Furniture Studio opinion, Alessi = cool. Visit our Studio on Chattanooga's North Shore...

Meet Cobi

Next time you drive by the Studio, take a look in the window and "Meet Cobi." Cobi is the fabulous new desk chair from Steelcase. Beautiful, comfortable, and affordable. This chair is available in a variety of fun colors that will liven up any work space. Stop in the Studio and try one out. Also, checkout Smart Furniture's "3-Minute Cobi" and design your own.

Better yet, Smart Furniture is giving away 5 Cobi Chairs. The 5 most compelling stories submitted will win. We're also giving away an ipod Shuffle with every Cobi Chair purchase. We even have a blog about this chair! Can you tell we like this chair?

Introducing smART.show at the Studio

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Join us Thursday Aug 27th from 6pm-8pm for Smart Furniture Studio’s inaugural smART.show. Keeping with Chattanooga's vibrant and creative community, Smart Furniture Studio regularly presents speaking series, displays local art, and now hosts a monthly art show . We are pleased to exhibit the best in modern and contemporary art by local artists. “Chattanooga is a vibrant and creative community, and the Smart Furniture Studio will honor that tradition.” Stop by the Studio every 4^th Thursday for Wine, hors d'oeuvres, good friends, and great art.

This month’s Studio Spotlight features local artist Sandra Payne Washburn. Sandra has studied under several nationally noted painters and sculptors in a variety of media. Her works are represented in private and public collections nationally and internationally. She has earned signature memberships in the National Watercolor Society, Southern Watercolor Society and Tennessee Watercolor Society. Furthermore, Sandra is an authority on watermedia and mixed media techniques. Smart Furniture Studio is proud to host its inaugural smART.show

Culture in the Courtyard. Live music every Saturday at 2 North Shore

We are proud to announce a weekly concert series in the courtyard here at 2 North Shore. Every week will feature a new musician. Performances start around 12 and last for a couple of hours. We encourage people to bring their own comfort (chairs, lunch). Although, Smart Furniture will provide some cool outdoor seating. Bring your friends, kids, and pets and make your own atmosphere. This is entertainment for all ages. Stop by the Studio for more information or look for "Culture in the Courtyard" on Facebook.

Last week Smart Furniture's own Joy Devlin performed a beautiful and upbeat set of Jazz standards for spectators. We are proud of our multi talented employees here at Smart Furniture.

Bling Event at Smart Furniture Studio

Last Month Smart Furniture Studio hosted "Bling" which was an exclusive luncheon specifically for Architects and Interior Designers. Guests enjoyed a wonderful light lunch by Foodworks, while previewing the newest products and services available in the industry. The party was a huge success with over 70 guests. Prizes were given away and invitees were introduced to Smart Furniture's Trade Program. Smart Furniture Studio is quickly becoming a destination for local and regional interior designers and architects. We have exclusive lines, services, and designs that no one else comes close to. In addition to our exclusive product lines, we offer the Trade special services such as free delivery or complimentary 3d renderings for their clients. If you know someone who is an architect or interior designer, they should know about this wonderful program courtesy of Smart Furniture.

Smart Furniture Warehouse Sale

Saturday, June 13th at 9am Smart Furniture will have its first ever Warehouse Sale. This is going to be an exciting event and you will not want to miss it. Please come early to our warehouse on the Southside of Chattanooga, located at 1861 Polk St. This is a one day only, first come, first serve event. Items up for sale include floor samples, Smartshelves, classics, clearance items, returns, cubitech, lighting, accessories, etc... We will have most items at or below cost. Imagine: selling online for 8 years + 20,000 sq. ft warehouse= time to have a sale. Come with your truck and an open mind (you never know what you may need). Please call the Studio, 423-643-0025, if you have any questions or need directions. See you there!

Earth Day Festival in Chattanooga

The 2nd annual Earth Day Festival at 2 Northshore Complex was this weekend, had a blast! Groups such as Greener Chattanooga, Scenic City Recycling, Cabeen Orginal woodworking, and several others setup booths and represented. There were earth friendly crafts for kids and games. Of course, you can not use the term festival without an inflatable, carnival-like Moonwalk and Giant Slide. Greenlife also had its children's art contest. There were arts, crafts, and music as well. 2 Northshore is trying to make this annual festival their signature event. I think they are well on their way. It was a beautiful day and this type of event is perfect for such a cool city. You rock Chattanooga!