Looking for a unique gift for Dad? Three French Hens in Wildwood is infused with unique furniture, home décor, florals, and delightful gifts for dad.
"I pull inspiration from many different places and periods," says the store's general manager and designer, Rae Sutton.
Located at 16935 Manchester Road, Three French Hens is a one-stop, full-service design business. "We help clients design custom looks for their homes, opening their eyes to new ideas throughout the process. We also work on renovation projects from interior finishes to custom furniture for new or existing spaces," says Rae.
The store features a 12,000-square-foot showroom with 12 themed rooms, displaying a revolving mix of European antiques, reproductions, home furnishings, accessories, and memorable gift items - with particularly cool things for dad. Rae explains, "The careful blending of unique finds sets us apart."
One "must-have" Rae likes to incorporate into interior design projects is a unique décor piece, family heirloom, antique or special artwork from travels.
"2024 preferences are transitioning from gray-colored selections to richer palettes. We bring in rich textures through accessories, such as new lamps, art, vases, rugs, and updated floral arrangements," Rae says.
An exciting preference that Rae says is emerging is the use of more saturated tones for timeless and classic looks. Think deeper terra cotta, emerald greens, tones of black charcoal, sapphire blue, chocolate browns, and stone rather than steel.
Rae's recommendation for freshening home interiors is to update lamps, swap out artwork, update bookshelves with greenery, or layering with baskets. "You don't have to change core pieces of furniture every quarter if you make timeless selections," she says.
The Three French Hens offers on-site, 1-hour consultation, measurements and photographs, and an in-depth presentation of offerings in the studio.
Consider joining Rae at the store for once monthly "Mondays and Mimosas" design workshops at 9 a.m. She covers a different topic each time.
Local shoppers might meet the Three French Hens clients who drive in from coast to coast. "We have clients nationwide who monitor our events calendar and plan their trips around a stop with us," beams Rae.