PULSE vol. 14

LeeAnn Cline • March 31, 2022

hello dear readers, instead of boring you with words for an intro...please enjoy a few photos of my magical trip to portugal. wow. i would highly recommend the charming town of porto to anyone who loves cozy old europe full of cobblestone walkways and no major roads. beautiful tile work & unique doors at every turn. 

ready to plan your trip to vila nova de gaia or lisboa? here are the links to where i stayed in both cities which i would HIGHLY recommend to any of our readers.

hotel in vila nova de gaia: House of Sandeman
hotel in lisboa: Torel Palace Lisbon

so! now that i'm back and in routine - what is happening at MHF? well first of all, we are filled to the brim with bright, new accessories, unique glass wall art & beautiful rugs!

but even more exciting than the little beauties floating around is our amazing showcase of outdoor furniture. in this volume you get to meet ethan, enjoy a very portuguese inspired playlist, and of course lots of inspo! 

well, as you can probably guess - the playlist this month is a little european inspired. while staying in Porto, there was a record player in my room & a little stack of vinyl to explore. i found susanne vega (had never heard of her before - had to ask my mom :D) and listened to her in the mornings while i got ready. quickly i fell in love with tom's diner, luka & more. 


this playlist originally only had 4 songs - 3 by susanne & my favorite song i heard while on my trip: quantanamera. but that wasn't enough (haha) so i added in some traditional portuguese fado, and other suggestions. 


The Portugal Playlist

spotlight on
E T H A N
jack of all trades.

Q. HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED AT MHF?

two years ago, i worked here for about 4 months & now i've been back for about 2.5 months...so 6.5 months total!


Q. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING ON THIS TEAM?

the people. the crew...the guys (HEY!) & the girls, haha! everyone makes it awesome.


Q. WHAT WOULD YOU NAME YOUR BOAT IF YOU HAD ONE?

i don't know...like, i can't even think about it...maybe the USS TITANIC.


Q. DO YOU HAVE A BOOK SUGGESTION?

you know...it's been so long since i've read a book. my favorite book is Maze Runner.


Q. FAVORITE QUOTE OR LIFE MOTTO?

just be unpredictable in a predictable way.

SPRING THIS OR THAT WITH ETHAN
HIKING or KAYAKING
FLOWERS or PLANTS

APRIL SHOWERS or MAY FLOWERS

UMBRELLA or HAT

SHINE or RAIN

BABY BUNNIE or BABY CHICKS

BAREFOOT or SOCKS
PANCAKES or  WAFFLES -- BOTH?!
EGG SALAD SANDWICH or DEVILED EGGS



the mercado sofa is ethan's favorite piece in the showroom.


it sits like a CLOUD, the material is so cozy, and the throw pillows are soooo soft.  


AVAILABLE TO TAKE HOME TODAY!  $959

CHANGE YOUR INTERIORS
SMALL IDEAS TO MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE.

so, i got home from europe and was like "I NEED TO REARRANGE MY HOUSE & GET ALL SORTS OF NEW THINGS TO MAKE IT FEEL PRETTY!" ...but really, sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest impacts. 
here are a few quick, easy ideas for a little spring refresh.

Move Rugs Around!

another simple change, is rugs! a change from room to room, or throw a new one down! for a reasonable price this changes the WHOLE room! it's such an easy change, and there are so many beautiful opportunities. 

Lamps & Shades

move table lamps from room to room. (or just swap shades around!) in the winter season, a plain shade that allows max light is perfect...but in spring in summer - splurge on a shade that is patterned or a fun color! i'm currently obsessed with this table lamp! we don't have it on the floor yet but it is available to order!

Unique Stool

invest in a unique small little stool. this utility piece can be used as a side table, a bedside table, a holder for your coffee (wine) or any little odds and ends that find their way. this walnut end table could have SO many uses! entry way, by a sofa, outdoor, near the master bathtub, end tables for a chic bed, the list goes on! ORDER 1 or 2 today! 

meals in portugal were full of fresh food, fruit sashimi for dessert, and all kinds of sangria. it has me in a headspace for yummy little bites that are unique, seasonal & flavorful.

here are a few recipes for you to enjoy & take to the next backyard get together! 

  • Prosciutto & Melon Skewers

    how beautiful! i LOVE food that doesn't require silverwear for a party, so i make skewers a lot! perfect for an easter brunch or any backyard get together! 

    Recipe

  • Cuban on a Stick

    in life, i love nothing more than pickles. so here i present you a chunk of swiss, ham with yummy mustard, topped with a mouthwatering baby dill! yep. i need to make these ASAP. 

    Recipe

  • Bacon Skewers

    i went to an event last fall, and someone brought a pyrex full of bacon... & i have wanted to try it ever since! this recipe calls for a delicious brown sugar glaze. nom nom nom! 

    Recipe

OUTDOOR IN STOCK
take these pieces home today!
or, purchase them over the phone & have them delivered same week!

an elegant choice, this sofa marries sturdiness & style in a delightfully light way. for weather protection, the eucalyptus wood frame is treated to a 5 step finishing process. the included cushions & throw pillows are wrapped in our high-performing, low maintenance nuvella fabric.



a little bit cottage, a little bit cool with this weather resistant aluminum fire pit table. it includes a burner cover so you can use the full table space when needed!


this outdoor sectional is a natural choice if you like to be a bit more minimal. it's made of eucalyptus wood and has a clean line frame. the thick cushions are wrapped in a high performance fabric that is fade and stain resistant. (LOVE THIS SET)

PULSE vol. 42

By LeeAnn Cline • September 17, 2024
welcome to the pulse! how is everyone? welcome to this month’s volume of the pulse, your go-to roundup of everything in the world of furniture, design, local boise tidbits & more. from new arrivals, to recipes to fonts - you’ll find it all here! i wanted to send a thought of gratitude for opening & loving my monthly blog. i know inboxes are overflowing these days & i truly appreciate you making space for the pulse in yours. let's talk about that pasta image in the header! alright, you all know how much i loved juniper & shared that they were closing a few volumes back. well, i finally got the courage to try the newest concept from STLG: rustica . (where juniper used to be) it’s beautiful, they left the old wood bar, and the pizza oven. we tried the burrata app (yum!) and i ordered the grande meatball! haha! yep there’s a huge meatball in there! it was great, and i can’t wait to try some of the pizzas!

PULSE vol. 41

By LeeAnn Cline • September 3, 2024
let’s talk about our upcoming event. the pulse UNPLUGGED. it’s our free, after hours, RSVP only event. i will be releasing new event details in the upcoming pulse volumes & of course, i need your input, too! if you have always wanted to try the apps from previous pulse editions now is your chance!

PULSE vol. 40

By LeeAnn Cline • August 15, 2024
district champs & on to state! you guys!!! we had a hot weekend in burley last weekend and our TRIBE took districts! we begin state games tomorrow night & hopefully in the championship game on saturday! in other news, my sister had her 3rd little baby last night! i am grateful to have my 4th precious nephew! no name revealed yet! my guess is Nicholas Jeffrey. such wonderful things going on in my world this summer! i hope you are all doing well & staying cool this summer! in this PULSE i am excited to share NEW products with you, home projects, our newest staff member & SO much more! grab your wine, your water or your kombucha & let’s hang out. 

PULSE vol. 21

By LeeAnn Cline • October 27, 2022
welcome to the PULSE. we have a lot of new subscribers so it is time to re-introduce myself & this publication. my name is LeeAnn & if you've seen me in the showroom, you know i'm the one that wears the hats! i'd like to personally welcome you to MHF's PULSE blog written by moi. i'm a mom of 2 little dudes (both taller than me) & i live in the north end of boise. 5 things i love: new restaurants, fonts, furniture, design, boise state football & MUCH more. the PULSE is our space to hang out together. i'll be sharing markdowns, collections fresh to the floor, recipes, free fonts, design tips, trendy new eateries, travel tips & such.

PULSE vol. 20

By LeeAnn Cline • September 29, 2022
hello my friends! i am writing this pulse right during the broncos niners game. 😬 go broncos! how is september for all of you? mine is busy as always & i'm sure you can relate! i ended up taking the trip to see my sister in SF over Labor Day weekend & it was a beautiful time. an andrew mcmahon concert, lots of yummy food & playing with my little nephew, bentley. the day after i left, she had the new baby! a little boy named henry. (missed him by less than 24 hrs!)

PULSE vol. 19

By LeeAnn Cline • August 31, 2022
i hope you have all enjoyed a beautiful august. final summer trips, school starting & preparing to celebrate the end of summer with labor day weekend upcoming. carson and i had a fantastic trip to seattle. we stayed in an airbnb in fremont and took boat cruises from lake union to pier 54 & walked to t-mobile park. the mariner's lost the first game we went to but won the second! we had some amazing food & walked for miles! i love traveling with this little guy.

PULSE vol. 18

By LeeAnn Cline • August 30, 2022
hello my friends! wow another month has zipped right along. i hope you all had a fantastic july. our boys took 2nd & 1st in each of their baseball leagues! other than that, my littlest brother got engaged, so planning all sorts of showers & parties as i have been asked to be maid of honor. ♡ i fly to walnut creek to visit my sister this weekend, and next thursday i fly out with carson to seattle to catch some M's games. i would love to hear about what you guys are up to, any suggestions for a trip to SF or brunch spots in Seattle. shoot me a line here !

PULSE vol. 17

By LeeAnn Cline • August 21, 2022
well we made it through june & there is actually a PULSE for this month! (unlike 2021 when june flew passed me & i missed a PULSE volume!) as always we are wrapped up in baseball 4 nights a week & undefeated thus far! we got the pool up in the backyard, leave to McCall for 4th of july weekend - so just like all of you, i'm going a million miles an hour with a million things to do!

PULSE vol. 15

By LeeAnn Cline • May 3, 2022
dear gentle-readers (anybody finish season 2 of bridgerton? thoughts? let me know here. ) how was your april? ours at MHF was great. the months are really cruising by. the only even worthy of this top section was that i went to tempe the first weekend of april for the billie eilish tour! i love tempe for it's desert architecture, ASU (where i went to school) and of course amazing SUN & food. here are a few snapshots ♡

PULSE vol. 13

By LeeAnn Cline • March 2, 2022
hello friends! wow february has FLOWN by! a big highlight in the month was our costumer appreciation event at the store this month! thank you to all who stopped by, shared in goodies, and enjoyed our yummy bites! it was great to see so many friendly faces. & because i love you guys, here is the recipe for the bark you all asked about! YUMMY!
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