In one of my previous blogs I wrote about 5
of my favorite things at the One of Kind show held at the Merchandise Mart in
Chicago. The Boutique Home booth surely caught my attention with the extravagant fabrics, bedding and embellished pillows. I knew instantly that this boutique would be a true home decor adventure!
In the midst of samples, fabric books and a pair of pink
glasses, owner Shari Cornes welcomed me with a bright eyed smile. Boutique Home creates couture bedding, drapery, canopies,
headboards and upholstery. It is
one of the last true European boutiques in Chicago. They have an incredible showroom on the first
floor and a sewing room downstairs for the team of seamstresses. Not only do
they design and create these incredible pieces but also do full
installation. Intense detail and
embellishment is a true niche for this store.
Boutique Home has an outstanding library of fabric. They buy their
fabrics directly from the mills, from literally around the globe, cutting the
cost drastically for the customer.
Boutique Home is now in the process of opening a second store in Geneva, Illinois.
Shari has been designing since her adolescence. With having a fashion designer Mother and an artisan Father, design and style is second nature.
Shari's design process is definitely unique. After determining her clients' needs and wants, she personalizes the designs with the use of color, texture and pattern. The designed pieces are beyond expectations.
Please enjoy the following photos.
Good Day
--D. Charles
