Notes from the Box

When Nature Shows Off—So Can You Fall has a way of reminding us how powerful color can be. For a short time, everything outside shifts—greens turn to gold, orange, deep red. It’s bold, dramatic, and impossible to ignore. And yet, inside our homes? We often play it safe. At Out of the Box, we...

The Excitement of Something “New” There’s something about newness that draws us in. A new restaurant. A new song. A new discovery. But when it comes to your home, “new” doesn’t have to mean brand new. In fact, the most exciting finds are often the ones that already have a story—pieces that feel fresh,...

When the Season Starts to Shift You can feel it before you fully see it. Pumpkin spice shows up everywhere. Gourds and pumpkins line store entrances. And slowly, the trees begin their transition—greens fading into warm shades of gold, amber, and orange. Fall doesn’t arrive all at once—it builds. And at home, it’s the...

The Heart of the Home—Done Right We use our kitchens every single day. Morning coffee. Quick lunches. Family dinners. Late-night snacks. It’s one of the hardest-working spaces in the home—so why not make it work better? At Out of the Box, we’re always thinking about how design can improve not just how a kitchen...

More Than Just a Quick Check Before You Leave Let’s be honest—most of us think of mirrors as practical. A quick glance before heading out the door. A last check for that coffee stain or stray hair. But mirrors do far more than reflect you—they transform your entire space. They: Reflect light Open up...

When Summer Doesn’t Slow Down We all love summer… in theory. Longer days, warmer nights, the idea of getting away. But in reality? Not everyone gets that break. Work continues, schedules stay full, and sometimes August feels more like a grind than a getaway. As Alan Jackson puts it—there’s “no cure for the summertime...

A Personal Take on What Just Arrived There’s something different about seeing a collection through someone else’s eyes—especially when that someone knows the inventory inside and out. This week, Jody Strauch, co-owner of Out of the Box, is sharing a selection of her favorite new arrivals. And if there’s one thing that stands out...

When an Entire Home Becomes Available Every once in a while, something truly rare happens. Not just a single piece. Not a small collection. An entire home. Recently, Out of the Box acquired the full contents of a stunning six-bedroom contemporary residence in Aspen’s prestigious Red Mountain neighborhood—a home valued at $55 million, complete...

More Than Just a Table Dining spaces have always been about more than meals. They’re where conversations happen. Where games get pulled out after dinner. Where projects spread across the table and somehow take over the entire room. It’s one of the few places in a home where everyone naturally gathers—across generations, across routines,...