Home theaters and in-home recreation areas are all the rage these days. It makes sense. Why not bring the fun where it can be enjoyed more fully? Whether you have an official theater set-up or simply want to give your family room a extra glitz and glam, Hollywood keepsakes from ...

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Down to Earth is down with brown and can't get enough of this year's hot hue. Have you heard the delicious news? Mocha Mousse is the Pantone Color of the Year for 2025! A color inspired by chocolate AND coffee? Sounds like a delectable win!   Here’s what Pantone had to say about ...

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If you’re in the “don’t decorate for the holidays until AFTER Thanksgiving” camp, you might want to stop reading. We’re about to go into full holiday mode with decorating ideas from Layers Bedding that will leave you eager to settle your brain for a long winter’s nap.   Right now, Layers has a ...

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Everybody knows witches enjoy a good cauldron cookout or night ride aboard a broomstick, but did you know they’re also pickleball proficienados, skilled painters, and the greatest of green thumbs? (S’pose that last one is a given.)   If you’ve taken time to visit the green gals on display during WitchFest at ...

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Why is green so often associated negatively? It’s not easy being green. Green with envy. The jealous green-eyed monster. Truth is, green is a very POSITIVE color, especially when used in your home this year. Spring is fast approaching, and our friends at Down to Earth are here to share a ...

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Don’t get bored of gift giving and decorating… get board! At Down to Earth, it’s all about the cutting boards this season. We have so many unique styles to choose from. Whether you’re looking for the perfect hostess gift or you want to easily add some style to your kitchen ...

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This Halloween season, you’re in for a treat – tricked out front porches and outdoor decor ideas! The locally owned shops at Gardner Village have pulled out all the decorating stops to set the ‘Ween scene before you ever set a pointed shoe inside. The following porch pretties are definitely ones you'll want to ...

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Simply Flowers puts the weeeeee in Halloween! A trip to this shop is so much fun, you’ll want to throw those hands in the air and holler in delight.   Where else can you find such whimsy and delight for Fright Night?   The store is tricked out in treats that will transform your ...

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Just in time for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, the pumpkin play continues with two crafts that will add a festive fall touch to your home. Whether you make these now to decorate for the season or you choose to do them on Thanksgiving as a fun family activity, you’re going to ...

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Looking for some brilliant Halloween decorating ideas? We’ve got you covered! How about some happy window shopping? Yup, we’ve got that too. Hop aboard our broomstick for a flight of fancy that’s as inspiring as it is FUN!   This time of year, much of our focus is on the enchantment of ...

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Hello, darling! Won’t you join us for some pillow talk? As much as we love sweet nothings, this post is actually full of sweet somethings. Pillow pointers! Our friends at Layers Bedding have different ideas for placing decorative pillows, the different types and sizes available to you, and even ideas for taking ...

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Summer means savings at Gardner Village in our furniture and bedding stores. Our highly-anticipated annual Summer Sale is in full swing. Visit CF Home Furniture & Design, Down to Earth, and Layers Bedding through July 31 to get great deals on shining new home decor and furniture pieces. The following 2021 summer trends ...

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Spring = Fresh Fresh plant growth outdoors. Windows open, welcoming the fresh air inside. And freshening things up around the house. The spring cleaning can wait. We're talking about adding a few decorative touches to change things up with the changing seasons. Our annual Spring Sale is happening now through April 30 at CF ...

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Decorating for the holidays tends to go one of three ways:   A. You’re a sentimental purest, creating the same sweet vibe year after year. B. You like to mix things up, based on current looks and the latest trends. C. You like to add a few new pieces to your established base.   Where do ...

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Looking for a memorable shopping experience in the local Salt Lake area? CF Home Furniture & Design at Gardner Village is located in a landmark flour mill, built in 1877 by one of Utah's original settlers, Archibald Gardner. Today, the structure, which now sits on the National Historic Register, is home to an impressive ...

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Awww… refreshing white! Used in decorating, it works for many seasons and reasons. From a classic Christmas look to a winter whites tablescape to symbolizing a clean slate at your New Year’s gathering, decorating and dining with white will make an impressive and elegant statement.  To inspire your white delight, our ...

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Need a break from the usual, ahem, paper work? Cue Wizard of Oz music…  The witches have landed at Gardner Village! Now's your chance to welcome the upcoming fall season with these FREE witch displays, an annual tradition at Gardner Village. As you walk about The Village, you’ll see these cooky cuties up to all ...

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School’s out … Now what? Never fear, Gardner Village has your back with an entire catalog of ideas to share with your children. It's your chance to create your own cool summer camp experience. If we handed out merit badges, you could fill a full sash with the options available. Take ...

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A decorated fireplace mantel isn’t the only way to reflect the signs of the season in your home. Your beds and sofas can also get in on the seasonal celebrating. The experts in all things cozy at Layers Bedding have three simple tips to help transform your home into a spring scene.    THINK SPRING ...

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Is “try something new” a 2019 goal you hope to achieve? There’s something very rewarding about stretching yourself, especially when it includes creative play. Gardner Village offers a full course catalog of creative class options. From chocolate sweetness and fairy gardens to fabric art and flower arranging, there are many artistic ...

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Where wonderful witches reside, you bet you’ll find the best in Halloween treats to trick out your home. Follow the hats for witch-approved decor ideas from some of your favorite Gardner Village shops.  Aunt Elsie’s Trinkets & Treasures This is your chance to re-create the Halloween styling you grew up with. Aunt Elsie’s ...

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Meet Georgia Kendall, the manager at Layers Beautiful Bedding in Gardner Village. She’s been in this position for nearly four years, but her Village story began at birth. “As an employee, I still feel like a newbie in The Village,” Georgia explained. “People have worked here for so long. Some for more ...

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Like a knitted sleeve hugging a hot beverage, you'll find plenty of ways to cozy your home this winter. From bedding to home decor, these ideas from the shops at Gardner Village are big on comfort and creating a warm and inviting space to dwell.  CF Home Ready to feel like Bond, James ...

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You know what they say, “home is wherever I’m with boo.” And Gardner Village is here to make your house the happiest haunt on the block.  Consider this your Halloween scene. The shops are loaded with unique decor elements so you can dress your home up in style this Halloween. Here ...

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Witches aren’t the only magical visitors milling around Gardner Village this fall. The enchanting world of Harry Potter is making itself known at Willow Hill Yarn Company. Introducing The Wizarding World of Yarn!  Between now and Halloween. you’ll find Potter-inspired knitting and crocheting patterns. Here’s the real magic: they’re FREE! All ...

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Throw that confetti. Twirl that baton. One of the most highly-anticipated parades of the year is in town—the Salt Lake Parade of Homes! And CF Home Furniture & Design at Gardner Village is on parade throughout one of the gorgeous dwellings.  On the parade route, you’ll find this awesome abode!    Inside, items from ...

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Last year, Down to Earth at Gardner Villlage offered a free interior design class. I'm thrilled to share that due to popular demand, classes are being offered again this year. Yay! This class isn't about the "rules" of design. You aren't going to receive a lecture on why your coffee table is outdated ...

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Let’s talk tables. This month, the table serves a key role in our celebrating. It’s the place we gather with those we love to give thanks and enjoy a bounty of blessings. Being such a prominent ingredient in our Thanksgiving celebrating, it’s no wonder we want it to look gorgeous. ...

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