Shannon's Holiday Gift Guide 2022
Here it is - my curated list of gifts from The Pep Line for Christmas 2022!
Happy gift - giving!
I love this time of year for a lot of reasons, but most of all I love choosing unique gifts for my loved ones. I’ve decided to pull together my top gift picks from our shoppe, The Pep Line, and boy was it hard to choose! I hope these gift ideas get you in the holiday spirit! Thank you for all the love you have shown The Pep Line shoppe this holiday season!
Available for local pick up at The Pep Line, at 201 Cedar Ave, Saint Charles, IL 60174
THE PEP VAN IS COMING YOUR WAY
Do you love all of The Pep Line products, but have no idea how to style them in your home? Do you have shelves, counters & tables that are sitting empty because you are terrified of ‘doing it all wrong’? Would you love for Shannon from Peppeard Design to show up at your doorstep with a car full of pillows, furniture, rugs, baskets, art, pottery & lamps? Then the Pep Van Styling Sessions are for you!
Opening The Pep Line shoppe has been a dream of mine for a while now. I’ve always wanted to help people access one-of-a-kind decor for their home, but more so I’ve wanted to help people style that decor. I absolutely love when a client falls in love with their home. It’s such a rewarding process for everyone involved. So…we’re excited to announce the introduction of Pep Van Styling Sessions!
NEED HELP STYLING YOUR HOME?
Do you love all of The Pep Line products, but have no idea how to style them in your home?
Do you have shelves, counters & tables that are sitting empty because you are terrified of ‘doing it all wrong’? Or do you want to learn the ‘tricks of the trade’ for styling?
Would you love for Shannon from Peppeard Design to show up at your doorstep with a car full of pillows, furniture, rugs, baskets, art, pottery & lamps?
If you answered yes, and live within 25 miles of St. Charles, Illinois, then it is time to sign up for your very own Pep Style Session!
HOW IT WORKS
After you purchase your session I will come and tour your home, or the spaces you’d like to style. We’ll chat about how you use the space, browse photos for inspiration, and get to know each other. We’ll also have a conversation about your budget so that I can best accommodate your needs. After our meeting, I’ll head back to the shoppe (plus utilize my network of vendors) to source the perfect items for your home. We will schedule a date for install and the Pep Van will arrive full of decor, furniture, artwork, and more. Over the course of the day, you’ll see your home transform into the space you’ve been dreaming about. Please note, Pep Van Styling Sessions are available on a limited basis each month, so make sure you sign up early if you’re preparing for an event or are looking to be done by a certain date.
I can’t wait to work with you!
PILLOW TALK
With the launch of the Pep Line, I couldn’t think of a better Pep Talk than pillows! As a designer, I love throw pillows. They can instantly change a room and not only serve as décor, but also functionality. However, with the abundant number of options on the market, it’s easy to become overwhelmed shopping for the perfect pillows. Here are a couple rules of thumb I tend to shop by.
With the launch of the Pep Line, I couldn’t think of a better Pep Talk than pillows! As a designer, I love throw pillows. They can instantly change a room and not only serve as décor, but also functionality.
However, with the abundant number of options on the market, it’s easy to become overwhelmed shopping for the perfect pillows. Here are a couple rules of thumb I tend to shop by:
First, and with good reason, let’s talk inserts. Often times big box department stores carry foam or poly-fill throw pillows. While it is easy to get distracted with the pretty patterns and textures, pillows with poly-fill inserts simply don’t have the same look as down or synthetic down. We can’t apply our beloved karate chop (creating an indent in the top of the pillow for a finished look) to poly-fill inserts. Not to mention, they’re not comfortable…and we’re talking about pillows here, so comfort is of the necessity. Eliminating poly-fill inserts from our shopping cart will immediately reduce more than half the pillow options on the market.
Second, shop for a variety of pillow shapes and sizes. Just like texture adds layers to a room, various pillow sizes keep the eye moving. The Pep Line pillows come in five sizes making it easy to style your sofa: 12x20, 14x20, 16x22, 20x20, 18x18. Furthermore, our pillows have generous inserts that allow them to maintain their shape and fullness. If you happen to purchase cases and inserts from other retailers, we always recommend sizing up 2” on the insert (choose a 20x20 insert for an 18x18 case).
Finally, I’d be remiss if I didn’t talk about patterns! The Pep Line pillows are created from a variety of one of a kind African textiles. They are made to work together, but each has the capability of standing out on its own. I find that mixing patterns is where most of my clients find frustration, so let’s stop for a Pep Talk: choose one bold pattern, one simple pattern, and one solid pillow in coordinating colors. A great example of this would be to choose the Kelli pillow (bold pattern), the Coco pillow (simple pattern), and incorporate a solid white or navy pillow of your choosing.
I love some good pillow talk, so post a comment or question below with your throw pillow design dilemmas.