Summer 2023 Edition
This summer, come along with us as we journey on a road less traveled – one that reveals beauty and inspiration at every turn. Delve into the uniquely individual stories behind the projects, products, and get-away experiences that personify our dedication to luxury living in all its forms, from residential interiors and commercial properties to custom rugs and hospitality stays. Read on to discover more.
– Shea & Martin
Host in Style
The word is out: from wedding celebrations and corporate retreats to family reunions and bachelorette parties, the Wickwood Inn makes a charming destination for private gatherings. It’s been a delightful summer of sharing our intimate inn with guests who’ve chosen to book all eleven of our luxurious guest rooms and suites to commemorate their special events.
Wickwood Inn Earns Media Acclaim
From Forbes and USA Today to Luxury Travel Magazine and Midwest Living, the Wickwood Inn is garnering praise for ensuring guests enjoy luxurious, memorable stays. Discover what these writers had to say:
Five Stunning Hotel Bathrooms to Unwind in Style
The Wickwood is in good company – along with the Four Seasons, among others – in a Luxury Travel Magazine article praising our all-new, marble-clad baths.
Midwest Living Road Rally – Michigan 2023
Midwest Living’s annual Road Rally series this year traveled along the state’s Lake Michigan coastline to sample the best the area has to offer – including the Wickwood Inn.
Wickwood Inn named one of USA Today’s Top Ten Bed-and-Breakfasts
We’re thrilled to be listed as one of the top ten bed-and-breakfasts in the United States in a poll by USA Today!
We’ve Added to Our In Stock Rug Collection!
SHIIR’s ever-growing assortment of ready-to-ship rugs is bigger and better than ever, thanks to a fresh array of sizes, colors, patterns, textures, and price points. If you need a rug in a hurry but aren’t willing to sacrifice luxury, style, or design, our In Stock collection is for you.
Coming this Fall: Hand-Loomed Rugs
SHIIR Rugs will drop all-new designs this fall – but we can’t wait that long to share the news! Our upcoming Lyric Collection will be as quick to produce as hand-tufted rugs and will feature luxurious fibers and surprisingly complex hand-carving techniques
Shea and Martin’s Jerusalem Travels
Never ones to miss an opportunity to roam the globe gathering inspiration for our clients, Shea and Martin joined the Design Leadership Network for their recent summit in Jerusalem. From historical sites to modern architecture and ancient art to innovative food, our principals were truly awed by their experience.
Soucie Horner In the News
One of our favorite projects is featured on the front cover of Luxe magazine! Home to an active family of six, it demonstrates Soucie Horner’s dedication to luxurious beauty even when young kids and muddy paws are in residence.
Just in time for outdoor dining and relaxation, 1st Dibs included Soucie Horner’s work – and Martin’s thoughts – to showcase the ability of beautifully designed pergolas to shade, cocoon, and soften under-the-sky spaces.
Coming to Fruition
No recap of our summer activities would be complete without a shoutout to our growing teams, who’ve been busy installing exciting new projects the past few months. From New York to Michigan to Florida and points in between, it’s been a time of anticipation and satisfaction bringing years of planning, scheming, and creativity to life.
“Modeling” Design Creativity Focused on Developers’ Needs
For a glimpse into the way we partner with our commercial clients, look no further than the model unit we recently installed at the Tribune Tower Residences. It provides potent lessons on the importance of understanding developers’ goals and employing our two decades’ worth of luxury residential design experience to achieve them. We utilized the same process to equally beautiful effect in a nearby luxury residential condominium tower. And we did it all with stakeholders’ ROI in mind.
Collaboration Between Our Own Business Divisions
SH Studio and SHIIR Rugs recently teamed up to attend HD Expo, a hospitality industry trade show showcasing beautifully functional furnishings for commercial projects. Together, our representatives were able to highlight Soucie Horner’s commercial
capabilities – and the highly customizable products we’re able to create.
India Beckons, Again
Along with her trip to Jerusalem, Shea also traveled recently to India and Nepal in search of new suppliers, materials, techniques, and inspiration to fuel her imagination for future SHIIR rug designs – and to collaborate with the master artisans who handcraft our rugs.
Follow us on social media! From Soucie Horner Interiors and SHIIR Rugs to the Wickwood Inn, we’ve got plenty of beautiful inspiration to share!
Lead Designer
Kristen describes her personal design style as traditional with blurred lines. “I don’t color completely within the lines,” she says. She also tends to value vintage over new because, as she notes, “Charm and elegance are gained over time.”