We were fortunate to recently visit Matisse's Jazz: Rhythms in Color exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago. The gallery's main focus was on Henri Matisse's final chapter of his storied career, when he was bedridden following a surgery—unable to paint, he created cut-paper art—he dubbed this medium, "drawing with scissors." I've always been a fan of Matisse's vibrant colors—it was great to see his art in person—but, I couldn't help but think about all the artists we don't he

. . . SHE IS FIERCE! Let's celebrate the impact of #ShopSmall, #ShopLocal, and #SmallBusinessSaturday! There is a reason that small business is considered the backbone of the U.S. economy, and Rebecca Leppert with the Pew Center for Research said it well: Despite their name, small businesses loom large in the United States. she further revealed how small business is defined by the Small Business Administration ( SBA ) [. . . ] those with 500 employees or fewer – account fo

Saint Bartleby recently set sail on a journey to find the perfect location to showcase our distinctive vintage furnishings, and we were thrilled to dock port at America's Antique Mall in Algonquin , Illinois in Booth J10! It’s a space that feels like it was waiting for us — surrounded by a community of artists, collectors, curators, makers, vintage enthusiasts, and fellow dreamers who share our passion for storytelling through design. Inside our storefront, you’ll find a sam