Tag Archives: retail

Before and Afters

By lizzie | Published: July 7, 2010
With so much going on around the shop (like a new bus in the works, the 4th of July holiday, and general day-to-day busyness) it’s been a little while since we’ve posted some before and after photos of what we’ve been reinventing in the workshop.  Here are some before and after shots of some recent [...]
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Monday News & Inspiration

By lizzie | Published: May 3, 2010
If you’re looking for a bargain and have Spruce in mind, tomorrow (Tuesday,  May 4th) is your big day!  The gals about town from Austin Tidbits and Spruce have teamed up and offer you a Tidbits Treat!  This works much like the popular “Groupon” where you’ll get a great product at a substantial discount.  Since [...]
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The History of Thonet

By amanda | Published: April 4, 2010
I have always loved wooden armchairs with smooth, curvy details. There is something about bentwood furniture that  is classic, clean and sculptural. So this week I thought I would touch on the work of Thonet, one of the most recognized chair designers in history. In my mind, what makes Michael Thonet (1796-1871) one of the [...]
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Inspiration of the Week: Outdoor Living

By Tessa | Published: March 15, 2010
Hopefully, many of you are as happy as we are about daylight savings this week. As we all sprung forward Saturday night, I couldn’t help but think of how lovely it will be to have more daylight in the evenings after work. This means spending lots more time outside enjoying your outdoor living space. At [...]
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Before and Afters – New Work!

By keegan | Published: January 19, 2010
After a long and fun week, Spruce is proud to unveil our newest retail creations available in our store and on Etsy! First up, the antique settee: With a little TLC, we got the wood back to its (stunning) original state and then rebuilt it using amazing vintage fabric: Can I get a close up?? [...]
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Project Preview: New Etsy Projects!

By keegan | Published: January 10, 2010
The Sprucettes are gearing up for a full week of brand new Etsy projects! All of these pieces will be available for purchase in our shop and online Etsy store just as soon as they are finished. Here’s a quick look at some of the “befores” . . .
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Spruce gift ideas

By lizzie | Published: December 7, 2009
As you may have seen in the last entry, we love the holidays! We have some great gifts and stocking stuffers available in our shop. We can certainly help you out by boxing up a chair for someone special on your nice list! Yep, it’s possible! If you don’t know exactly what they want, we [...]
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