by Aubrey Shoemaker | May 15, 2019 | Services
Recently, Lee began a collaboration with Amy Zinner of Potted Plantscapes, a Louisville-based company. We recently sat down with Amy to get some insight on where the partnership began. It goes back to an evening a few weeks ago when she bumped into Lee and his wife...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Mar 4, 2019 | DC and NYC, Interior Design
Lee is delighted to welcome Amanda Faulkner Khouri to the expanding team at the Lee W. Robinson Company. Amanda has come on board as a project manager for the Washington DC and New York City metro areas. She comes to the company with an unexpected background,...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Jan 22, 2019 | Show Houses
This is the week our team has been working for these past several months! The Kips Bay Decorator Show House opens in Palm Beach this Saturday, January 26th. Being a part of a show house is a whirlwind of an adventure. Multiple designers all under one roof –...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Jan 8, 2019 | Interior Design, Palm Beach
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and a celebratory start to 2019. We spent a lot of quality family time around the fire with all three of my boys home. My wife and I found time to “just be” as they say, and enjoy the...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Dec 4, 2018 | Showroom Events
What a fantastic weekend we had at Wine & Design! It’s taken me until today to sit down and reflect on how much fun and how successful the event was, once again! Ok ok, it could have been the “wine” part of “Wine & Design” too,...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Nov 15, 2018 | Showroom Events
Hey everyone! November 30th is just around the corner and we are hard at work preparing our Second Annual Wine & Design Event. This year, we are pleased to welcome back some of our retail vendors from last year and we’ve also added to the list. Lee has...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Nov 1, 2018 | Design/Build, Interior Design, Palm Beach, Show Houses
This just in! In collaboration with our Palm Beach Design Manager Kyle Johnson, I begin work on the Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Palm Beach this weekend. Show houses are nothing new to us. They are a great opportunity to work with designers from all areas and with...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Oct 29, 2018 | Showroom Events
Our second “Wine and Design Event” to kick off the holiday season is coming! Mark your calendar for Friday, November 30th and Saturday December 1st. By now you probably know I encourage people to shop using all five senses so before you start clicking at...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Sep 12, 2018 | Interior Design, Uncategorized
It’s official. The Lee W. Robinson Company is returning to Palm Beach. I’ve recently invited a bright, young, creative interior decorator to join the team. I’m excited to introduce you all to Kyle Johnson, Design Manager for the Lee W. Robinson...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Jul 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
When a client is proud of the home they’ve created, my job is complete. We’ve now launched my E-Design service which provides a path for clients to truly create their own beautiful living space with the guidance they need to feel like they are “doing...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | May 8, 2018 | Interior Design
I love to repurpose older items of quality and use them for today’s needs. For instance, a sterling silver Mint Julep cup works well in a bathroom. It’s impenetrable. If you drop it, it will survive. That old Oriental rug your mother gave you when she moved out of...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Apr 27, 2018 | Design/Build, Interior Design
I’ve often said that every home should have a mix of old and new. By paying homage to the past, we can live better in the present. Not everyone lives in – or wants to live in – a historic home like I do. But we all have heirlooms, valuable whether in price...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Mar 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
I’ve never been a person who can do just one thing. It’s been a long time since I’ve taken a personality test, but whatever the result is that shows me retaining lots of information and being able to use that information quickly – that’s...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Jan 31, 2018 | Fabric, Furniture, Interior Design, Lee Robinson
The holiday decorations are gone and all of a sudden, your home looks…blah. I get it. You’ve had weeks of lights, color and everything that exudes happiness in your home. Now that it’s gone, that beautiful neutral palette you tirelessly selected looks, well,...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Jan 4, 2018 | General, Lee Robinson
Often, I get calls from my clients about little things happening around their house that they aren’t sure how to handle. Being in the building/design industry for so long allows me to know a lot of great tradespeople who can get the job done for you and keep...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Nov 8, 2017 | Design/Build, DIY Design, Furniture, Interior Design, Lee Robinson
We are so excited about this weekend and cannot wait to share all the fun with you! Click here if you’ve heard enough and just want your tickets right now. If you haven’t yet heard, Mary McDonald, star of TV’s Million Dollar Decorators and Property...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | May 15, 2017 | General, Interior Design, Lee Robinson
Well, folks. The day has finally come. We’ve been working on overhauling our brand and business for nearly a year and today is the day. We’re pleased to bring you the updated look of The Lee W. Robinson Company. Our new, streamlined brand is a collaboration of meeting...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | May 20, 2016 | Design/Build, Interior Design, Lee Robinson, Services
Over and over, we keep bumping into people who say, “I was at my friend’s home last week and saw your new designs. I had no idea you did that kind of work.” Well, we listen to our community, we truly do. So this summer we’ll be working on...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Apr 27, 2016 | Design/Build, Gifts, Interior Design, Lee Robinson
I’ve recently returned from High Point Market where we had the opportunity to see so many new trends, old trends revisited and ideas that are coming next. Many of these furnishings and accessories are on their way into the showroom. See something you like? Call...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Apr 13, 2016 | Design/Build, Interior Design
It’s interesting… when people select an interior designer, many times they look for someone who is like them, whose home looks like the home they want. But once the design process begins, what they find is that they have their own tastes, and they want to...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Mar 22, 2016 | Design/Build, Furniture, Interior Design, Lee Robinson, Uncategorized
“When you are through changing, you are through.” ~Bruce Barton, American Author, Advertising Executive and member of the US Congress from 1937-1940. The time has come for us to announce a change at The Lee W. Robinson Company, and we hope you’ll be...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Dec 10, 2015 | Gifts, Showroom Events
Looking for a quick gift? No matter your price point, no matter your needs, we have got you covered. Meet Hannah, our Holiday Gift Specialist, who recently joined our team. Hannah is your one-stop source for getting all of the people on your holiday list taken care...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Nov 21, 2015 | Gifts
The holidays are here, believe it or not, and around here we like to give gifts. Of course, it would be irresponsible to ask you to break your budget moving through your list. Therefore, we have honed in on 100 gifts we think make the perfect items for our...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Oct 28, 2015 | DIY Design, Furniture, Interior Design, Lee Robinson, Uncategorized
We’re just back from Market at High Point in North Carolina. This is where the buck stops. While Atlanta and New York markets are amazing and a great experience, High Point is where much of the furniture is actually produced – we’re right in the...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Oct 21, 2015 | Construction, Design/Build, Interior Design, Uncategorized
For a build/design firm such as ours, one of the most exciting challenges we have is creating a new space within an older space for a client. Sometimes a client has a change in their needs (empty nesters want smaller space, new families more space). One of our past...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Oct 14, 2015 | Design/Build, Interior Design, Uncategorized
We are pleased to announce that The Lee W. Robinson Company now has a presence in San Francisco. Meet Emily Dowds, our newest designer, in her own words: Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, I grew up surrounded by the beauty of Southern traditional design. I will...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Sep 28, 2015 | DIY Design, Event Decor, Game Party, Lee Robinson, Uncategorized
No matter if you’re a Cards fan, a Cats fan, or a fan of a different team altogether, part of the fun of the Autumn season is celebrating sports. For those who attend the games, there’s tailgating. But when it’s an away game, take the opportunity to...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Sep 11, 2015 | Design/Build, DIY Design, Interior Design, Uncategorized
It seems like just yesterday we were talking about rolling up rugs, lightening up throws and softening pillow colors. And here we are, back at the turn to Autumn, looking to reverse those edits to our home design. What I like I about Fall is that it’s...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Jul 23, 2015 | Buying, DIY Design, Furniture, Interior Design, Uncategorized
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit the Atlanta market and I took my middle son, Rodes, along with me. I love visiting the markets – everything we see in magazines comes to life. It’s fun to pick out items for specific clients, but also items that we...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Jul 1, 2015 | Event Decor, July Fourth
July fourth is always such a fun holiday to celebrate. There aren’t a lot of rules, though red, white and blue must be incorporated. Parties are casual, fun and laid back. Here are some of my ideas for incorporating fireworks into your pre-fireworks...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Jun 2, 2015 | DIY Design, Interior Design
Spring has had us so busy at The Lee W. Robinson Company that we’ve hardly had time to sit still. It started with the Kentucky Derby Festival and moved right into the end of school. Most recently, we’ve been a part of The Chamber Music Festival of the...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | May 14, 2015 | DIY Design, Fabric, Interior Design, Lee Robinson
Spring is time to start anew. Whether with new seedlings in your garden, new flowers on your front porch, or new color on your couch, Spring is when people seem the most motivated to make a change. At the Lee W. Robinson Company, we’ve been having fun with...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Apr 20, 2015 | DIY Design, Interior Design, Mcdowell
The design of space begins like a blank canvas to a painter. I like to begin from the ground up, literally, focusing first on the floor and then up to the walls. We recently discussed precisely how to go about this process in the McDowell Vignette at our showroom....
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Mar 19, 2015 | DIY Design, Interior Design, Lee Robinson
‘Tis the season for opening up your windows and enjoying a cool breeze. Back in November, we shared some ideas for winterizing your home decor. Now that spring seems to have arrived (well, it did a few days ago, I’m sure it will be back), it’s time...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Feb 18, 2015 | DIY Design, Interior Design, Lee Robinson
I’ve just returned from New York Fashion Week where I had a great time taking in the beauty that is runway fashion. I realize I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in such an experience, and encourage you, if you ever get the chance, to go....
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Feb 10, 2015 | Event Decor, Lee Robinson
Often I’m asked how to temporarily “dress up” a room for a holiday. With Valentine’s Day Saturday, here are my thoughts. It’s easy to add a very hip, effortless vibe to your room for Valentine’s Day. I use the word insouciance to...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Jan 30, 2015 | Construction, Design/Build, DIY Design, Interior Design, Lee Robinson, Services
For many people building homes, the process is to work with an architect and contractors to design and build a house, and then to involve an interior designer later in the process to make that house a home. While I do enjoy working with clients on their already-built...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Jan 26, 2015 | General, Lee Robinson, Showroom Events
I’m excited and pleased with my partnership for 2015 with NFocus Louisville. I look forward to seeing friends, customers and colleagues at the NFocus February launch party this Wednesday, January 28th from 5:30 – 7:30 at our showroom, 211 Clover Lane. Hope...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Jan 19, 2015 | Buying, DIY Design, Furniture, General, Interior Design
I’ve just returned from Atlanta where the annual market event was held. There were so many great options for items we want to add to our store, one could be overwhelmed. Fortunately, I had a clear direction on the items I wanted to add to our showroom...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Jan 11, 2015 | DIY Design, Interior Design, Lee Robinson
While a room can incorporate many different pieces of decor from furniture to paint color, accessories and pillows, the one piece that can truly tie it all together is a rug. No matter the size of your room, a rug can add warmth – both literally and...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Jan 7, 2015 | DIY Design, General, Interior Design, Lee Robinson, Mcdowell, Owsley, Selling, Services, Thruston
Happy New Year! As 2015 gets going I find that our showroom is in a whirr of activity. From people working on their homes independently utilizing our DIY option, to those perusing our showroom, to the ten homes I’m working on with full-service...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Dec 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
With the gift-giving holidays behind us, it’s time to move on and celebrate 2014 as we usher in a new year. I love New Year’s Eve, whether we are hosting or not. I love the magic of it all… starting over with a clean slate and looking forward to all...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Nov 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
Of course around this time we are all looking for the most value for our money, and the best deals. At the Lee W. Robinson Company, we have many local organizations that are near and dear to our hearts. This year, we are pleased to be able to accomplish our goal of...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Nov 25, 2014 | Gifts, Lee Robinson
Whether shopping for a hostess gift for your neighbor or a holiday present for your mom, it’s important to make your recipient feel not just acknowledged – but special. There’s a skill to moving through your list, and it is to maximize the perceived...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Nov 19, 2014 | DIY Design
As The Lee W. Robinson Company launches our brand-new DIY concept, Lee shares with you his vision, and reason for creating the idea: “I recognized a change in the design industry and began to see two distinct groups. The first group is made up of those who require...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Nov 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
With Thanksgiving, as with all the holidays, I believe in not overdoing it. Keep it simple and elegant. Your table, and your whole home, should feel inviting and full of grace. Use greens from your yard: fresh magnolia on your mantel, adorned with pinecones, is really...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Nov 9, 2014 | DIY Design, Lee Robinson
Each year it seems the summer comes to a sudden halt, and we run straight into Halloween. Once we get past the orange and black, it’s time to pause and begin to think about preparing our homes for the holidays. As you get ready to welcome your family in, there are...
by Aubrey Shoemaker | Oct 29, 2014 | Event Decor, Halloween, Lee Robinson
Halloween, in all its Autumn splendor, can easily turn into the most “kitschy” holiday of all. I see this holiday as a kickoff to the main event: Thanksgiving and the winter holidays. Though focused around the family and trick-or-treaters, it is possible to create a...
