PULSE vol. 14

LeeAnn Cline • Mar 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.

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. 21

By LeeAnn Cline • 27 Oct, 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 • 29 Sep, 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 • 31 Aug, 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 • 30 Aug, 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 • 21 Aug, 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 • 03 May, 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 • 02 Mar, 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!

PULSE vol. 12

By LeeAnn Cline • 02 Mar, 2022
without sounding TOO cliche, how is everyone's year starting? are you feeling refreshed & setting new goals? for me, my year reset feels like it starts with the boys' school year NOT at the actual new year. things coming up on my radar...a trip to PORTUGAL in march! to say i'm excited would be a massive understatement. if anyone has been to LISBON or PORTO i would LOVE to hear from you!!! message me here with any tips, ideas, suggestions!

PULSE vol. 11

By LeeAnn Cline • 03 Jan, 2022
wow, my friends. i can't believe this is the 11th (how did i miss a month somewhere?! it had to be june & baseball season. haha) volume of my little project: THE PULSE. thank you for being on this journey with me; i've had the best time! my role at MHF has grown & now work in the Showroom 2 days a week! i can't wait to meet you all!

PULSE vol. 10

By LeeAnn Cline • 09 Dec, 2021
hello my friends! my first PULSE that doesn't start with a niece update! life in the north end feels beautifully fall toned. i am getting ready to host my first ever thanksgiving and then taking off for a week to Tempe. WARM!!!!!! i went to asu, so i am ecstatic to go back. the main point for the trip is an Andrew McMahon concert! do you have any holiday travel plans? i'd love to hear... let me know here . did everyone have a great halloween? is your christmas tree up yet? mine is not - but i love those who get into the spirit early! in this energy-filled volume of the PULSE i'm featuring a few great fonts, we have STAPLE pieces to collect in your lifetime, a NEW website feature, and well... PROBABLY MORE! let's see how this goes!
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