Notes from the Box

A Love Letter to Italian Style There’s a reason Italy has long been considered a global leader in design. From architecture to fashion, from furniture to automobiles, Italian design has always blended beauty, innovation, and craftsmanship in a way few others can match. As architect Luigi Caccia Dominioni famously said: “Quite simply, we are...

When the Buyer Shops Like a Designer Every great store has a secret weapon. At Out of the Box, it’s Steen. He’s not just a co-owner—he’s our most dedicated “professional shopper,” constantly traveling, sourcing, and uncovering pieces that most people would never come across on their own . From multi-day trips to Colorado to...

“What Goes Together, Grows Together” You’ve probably heard it in cooking: What grows together, goes together. The same idea applies to design. When you start with one strong element—like a bed—it naturally guides everything else around it. Materials, colors, textures… they begin to fall into place when you let that first piece lead ....

It’s Not “Used”—It’s New to You We all love improving our spaces. But here’s the shift: improvement doesn’t have to mean brand new. Some of the best pieces you’ll ever own have already lived a life—and that’s exactly what makes them better. Reclaimed, vintage, second-market… whatever you call it, these pieces offer something modern...

Bring Global Style Home You don’t need a passport to create a home that feels worldly. Some of the most memorable spaces are layered with influence—pieces that feel collected over time, inspired by travel, culture, and craftsmanship from around the globe. Whether you’ve traveled extensively or simply love a global aesthetic, incorporating international design...

Why Designer Lighting Changes Everything Lighting is one of the most overlooked—and most powerful—elements in a home. It doesn’t just help you see. It defines mood. It shapes a room. It elevates everything around it. That’s why this week, we’re spotlighting one of our favorite brands: Visual Comfort—a name known for blending timeless design...

Style Isn’t Found—It’s Built When you walk into a home that really stands out, you can feel it immediately. It’s not about perfection. It’s not about matching everything. It’s about clarity. The best spaces reflect the people who live in them—their tastes, their interests, their experiences. And while that might seem hard to define...

A Day That’s All About Her Mother’s Day has a long and meaningful history—from Anna Jarvis’s first tribute in 1907 to its official recognition by Woodrow Wilson in 1914. But at its core, it’s simple. It’s about appreciation. A moment to slow down, gather together, and remind the women who raised us, supported us,...

Out of Hibernation—and Into Something Fresh There’s a moment every year when it finally clicks… The windows open. The air feels lighter. The sun sticks around a little longer. And suddenly, everything feels possible again. Spring has a way of doing that. It invites us to reset—not just outside, but inside too. At Out...