![]() ![]() We meticulously designed everything ourselves, did a lot of the work, and contracted some out. The kitchen and bathrooms were the biggest overhauls for sure. It’s definitely been a bigger job than anticipated and we aren’t finished yet. We naively thought we’d be able to make some significant changes within the first three months of living here. ![]() "Yes! We have changed every single surface inside this house and have completely replaced the plumbing and a lot of old scary wiring. Functionally very minimalist, but aesthetically less so." ![]() "Warm, efficient in a really simple way, and balanced. Jefferson warned me that the owners had a sign that read 'conservative parking only,' and I remember putting on an oxford cloth button-down-and buttoning all the buttons-and a long skirt, and putting bows in my kids' hair before approaching them! Ha!" and left a note, and then I went by an hour later with a bunch of toddlers in tow. Jefferson, my husband, showed up at 7 a.m. We had been looking and had experienced some disappointment, so when this house popped up-100 years old and in a totally walkable, central neighborhood-we almost didn’t care about any other details. Click through the slideshow below to get to know Abigail and her brood, and get a full tour of their Pacific Northwest nest. And their gorgeous, handcrafted home is an apt expression of the slow, sustainable values that are at the heart of both ARQ and the family ethos. This family-first clan is a study in how business and parenting (even during a pandemic) can truly be a winning combo. This down-to-earth PDX mama is rolling with this new reality in the most inspiring ways: She and her husband Jefferson (who also works for ARQ) split the daily childcare duties down the middle, and both seem to relish the opportunity to spend more time with their 3 kids and be more involved in their eduction. That’s why we are so grateful that the very last photo shoot we squeezed in before the pandemic hit was of ARQ founder Abigail Quist. We can design and customize the Indian wedding clothing of your dreams for your special day. Our team of professional designers and consultants guide you through every step of the process to help you drape the embroidery, colors, and fabrics of your choice making a unique fashion statement on your wedding, reception, sangeet or any other special event.We’ve been enamored with ARQ‘s beautiful organic cotton base-layers for awhile now (the brand was founded in 2016), but if any moment was tailor made for all-day lounging in ultra-soft high waisted undies and tanks, we think that moment is now. Our craftsmanship, innovation, and attention to detail have furthered our venture into bespoke Indian wedding dresses and jewelry. Our ever-scintillating Indian clothing store is nestled in Edison, NJ, the home of the largest Indian diaspora in US and perfectly accessible from surrounding communities in New York, Washington DC, Boston and many more. Spread lavishly over 3000 sq.ft, this retail store can instantly transport you to India, to its spectacular alleys with women adorning the vibrant colors in rich fabric and traditional embroideries. With fabrics and designs from almost every state in India, the collections of Indian women's clothing at Pure Elegance have been handpicked to meet the exclusive taste of Indian-American women. An extension of our commitment to elegance is our association with Amrapali, the global luxury brand for ethnic Indian jewelry, and the Indian costume jewellery that gracefully complements our mission to deliver luxurious ethnic fashion to Indian-American women. Our collections re-imagine traditional Indian weaves like Kanjivaram, Banarasi, Patola, Ikkat, Tussar and Chanderi silk sarees reinvent age-old designs of the salwar kameez, lehenga cholis, anarkali suits, designer saree blouses, Indian gowns and Indian women's’ dresses and revive interest in the time-honoured Indian embroideries, patterns, prints and motifs. Imagine looking all around you and finding yourself in the midst of a kaleidoscope of colours imagine the feel of some of the most exquisite fabrics there are imagine yourself draped in a piece of work that’s comparable to art - imagine Pure Elegance.įor over a decade, Pure Elegance has captured the imagination of Indian women all across the United States, establishing itself as the leading brand for Indian designer clothes. ![]()
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