Benson's...A Unique Home Boutique

Benson’s was a dream of my mother’s for as long as I can remember. Over the years, interior decorating had become more than just a hobby for her, it was a passion and she took pride in every single piece she brought into her home. And it really was a home, not just a house. Growing up, friends and family always congregated at my parents’ house (usually around the kitchen table) because of its comfort and hominess. But as children, we moved a few times, and not until we were older did we realize that it had a lot to do with my mother’s decorating obsession. She would become complacent and would need a new space to let her creative juices flow, but my dad finally put his foot down after our fifth move and my mom had to find a new outlet. Moving was getting too expensive. She knew that she had the eye for design and everyone was always complementing and imitating her taste, so she needed to bring it to the public and expand her love of furniture and décor without having to move her and her family into a new house. In the meantime, as my sister and I got older and moved into our own homes, we both found that we loved the art of interior design as much as our mother. When she came to us recently stating that she had made a decision to open a store, we both were immediately on board.

We had started experimenting with painted furniture after discovering a love for vintage and antique pieces that had lost their life, and we thought it would be great to sell our newly enlivened furniture to other people who would love their character and individuality as much as we did. And so Benson’s was created: a seamlessly eclectic mix of new and old.

After the store was open and shoppers had such a genuine response to what we were trying to achieve, we wanted to be a resource to people who may not have the innovative vision or confidence to make their house into their home. So as an addition to the items we sell in our store, I’ve created this blog as a source for anyone needing inspiration, looking for unique decor ideas, furniture painting tips, party planning concepts, diy designs, and anything else remotely interesting. I hope to make the fearful designer more fearless and make lifeless rooms livelier.

Thank you for stopping by. Make yourself at home. And make sure to check back often as I will be updating weekly.

-Lindsay