Retro Den Featured Pick: Hutch with a History

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When Susette and her husband brought this mid-century modern hutch into the shop to sell, they had barely made it in the door when they proclaimed, "This hutch survived a tornado." 

I was all ears. It's an exciting occasion (at least in our lives) to learn that a vintage hutch isn't just a pretty face, but has a colorful history too. 

The hutch originally belonged to Susette's aunt and rode out the 1979 Red River Valley tornado outbreak in her home. Luckily, Susette's family members came out  uninjured and the hutch remained intact although other property was damaged.

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Hand-built pottery by Suzanne Burden with Mud House Studio

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Hand-built pottery by Suzanne Burden with Mud House Studio

We Ashleys have a firm business rule: we only work with nice people. Everything you buy from us not only represents our Retro Den commitment to beautiful aesthetics, but it speaks for the hard work of someone who is nice. You're supporting the success of local goodness. And today, we are happy to share with you about the lovely potter we work with, Suzanne Burden. Enjoy this question and answer session with her below.

Where are you from? Born in Georgetown, Texas, I've called many places home. From way down South, all the way up to the Pacific Northwest. My immediate family now lives in Northwest Arkansas, and I've spent a good deal of time there. It's an area I'm glad to have ties to.

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Succulent Care Guide Part Two: Upkeep

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Succulent Care Guide Part Two: Upkeep

Hello! So you've successfully planted your succulent, huh?

No? Go back to Part One and read how. If yes, continue reading to learn the basics of how to care for your little guy.

Succulent placement:

  • Succulents thrive outside, but they can lead productive lives inside as well. If they live indoors, please get them lots of natural light. 
  • If it rains for more than a day, bring your succulent to a covered area.
  • When it gets below 40 degrees, be sure to bring your succulents inside.
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Succulent Care Guide Part One: Planting

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Succulent Care Guide Part One: Planting

Congratulations! Perhaps you are the new owner of a baby succulent. Follow these planting tips we've compiled from our succulent expert Sara to ensure a long and happy life together.

Contain your succulent:

  • You can use most any container (bowls, pots, cups, boxes, baskets), but use something with drain holes if you can.
  • If it doesn't have drain holes, adding a layer of pea gravel in the bottom is very important. This helps with drainage.
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