Ann's Corner

Dear Friends,


I hope that you're getting ready to kick back and start enjoying the beautiful summer months in Cincinnati or your favorite happy place.

In May, the city of Cincinnati, once again, hosted the amazing and highly successful Flying Pig Marathon. Throughout the race, there were many runners dressed in their "pig" attire. In tribute to the city's nickname, Porkopolis, the pig will long be recognized as the official mascot of the city (no offense, Fiona!).

As I walk around my neighborhood, I'm always entertained by all of the adorned statues of these adorable creatures! Of course, the creative seasonal outfits are an added bonus and I'm always excited to see the next selection.

I've included my favorite pig friends and would love to have you send picture of your friends, as well! Let's identify the most cutest pig!

Enjoy a great day and look forward to seeing you soon.

Gratefully,

Beautiful Never Goes Out of Style

Timeless Meets Trend:
Breathe New Life Into Old Favorites


Do you still love your classic pieces?
Not a fan of trending colors and furniture styles?
No problem! 

Keep what you love and add a fresh palette of color. Tweak your favorites which can add refreshing beauty to your old 'friends'!

In this dining room, I added painted chairs and very regal host chairs with a wonderful fringe for detail. A fresh aqua on the accent wall and window treatments really added a great dose of the 'secret sauce'!

Remember, "beautiful never goes out of style"!

Have a great day!

AnnHoffman
 

*photo courtesy of Ryan Kurtz and Cincinnati Magazine

Ann's Corner

Dear Friends,


Now that we have conquered another winter and are enjoying the beautiful flowers and lush landscaping and trees, our thoughts and activities are taking us outdoors.

What a perfect time to create a fabulous refresh of the exterior design of your home. As an extension of your interior spaces, it should be equally breathtaking!

Over the years, we have carefully acquired amazing outdoor resources, ranging from furniture, fabrics, lighting, and of course, beautiful area rugs. 

Make an appointment with one of our talented designers now and let the outside magic begin!

Have a great day and hope to see you soon.

Gratefully,

Ann Hoffman

**Enjoy the following beautiful Thibaut selections. Like what you see? Reach out to our team today!

Ann's Corner

Dear Friends,


As we all know, everyday life can be hectic, stressful and often exhausting. 

What a relief it can be to walk into a beautiful home at the end of the day and be embraced by your favorite colors, fabrics, art, accessories, and of course great furniture!

A great design doesn't need an unlimited budget; it just needs to be planned carefully. A professional designer can coordinate all of the ingredients necessary to make the magic happen. 

Start your journey with one of the talented Hoffman & Albers designers and create your stunning haven of relaxation. You deserve it!

Have a wonderful day and as always, I look forward to seeing you soon!

Gratefully,

Ann Hoffman

Make Your Space Truly Yours

Your home should feel like you — cozy, comfortable, and completely personal.

1. Don’t just follow trends — unless you actually live in a shoe. Trends fade, but what you truly love lasts.

2 . Stay true to you — even if you’re a twin. Your space should tell your story, not someone else’s.

3. Find a designer who gets you — the right one will listen, connect the dots, and bring your style to life, not erase it.

4. And always remember — there’s no place like home. It’s where comfort meets personality, and where you should feel most yourself.

Let’s create a space you love, with selections and style that seamlessly and timelessly reflect your personality.

By Heidi Thorn

heidithorn@yahoo.com

Ann's Corner

Dear Friends,

A great designer can not only make your home amazing once you've moved in or settled into that beautiful addition, but can also envision and guide you through invaluable decisions before any remodeling or construction begins.

Last week, I met with a long time client who recently purchased an existing home that fits into their 'right sizing' plans. I was able to guide her through making modifications for wall revisions and door elimination to create a more streamlined and functional room. By enlarging and adjusting the placement of built-ins, we were able to create a fabulous bar and display/storage cabinet, eliminating the previous bar in an alcove and creating a stunning niche welcoming them into their main bedroom.

Any of our exceptionally talented designers can assist you through this invaluable process. The more quality time that is spent before you begin your project will result in a stunning home and provide years of enjoyment.

Have a wonderful day and as always, I look forward to seeing you soon!

Gratefully,

Ann Hoffman

Amazing Color!

Over the years color trends have become more vibrant and allowed for greater creativity in our homes. Color is a most important tool to develop a landscape for comfort and pleasure.

I remember a time when the trending colors were all dark jewel tone colors, then there was the mauve era (which I would like to forget.) Then the years of gray as a neutral took over. It's amazing how society seems to wear a good thing out. You know they say that everything that goes around comes around repeating itself.

However, with color trends, I believe the colors of yesterday are reinvented to give us more options and allow for more creativity. I like to follow the color trends from fabric companies, like Thibaut. Their colors are fresh, invigorating, and just make you feel plain, old happy. They are great about taking more traditional patterns and elevating them through style and color to something new. I would like to share some new ideas for spring that you may want to freshen up your favorite living space. Hoffman and Albers would love to partner with you to help you with the latest color trends that will stay in style!

Ann's Corner

 Dear Friends,


There is an inherent beauty and luxury of being able to offer customized furniture and treasures for your interior design project. It allows our designers the opportunity to provide that personal and incredibly unique touch to your home. 

An amazing detail is the hand painted leather collection fromWhittemore Sherrill. You can provide your own personal monogram or select from one of their exquisite designs such as equestrian, wildlife, alpine skiers, or race cars motifs. Or you can add a touch of bullion leather fringe or hair on hide to your leather chair or sofa. 

From custom colored fabrics and rugs to a fabulous array of custom painted and detailed furniture, you can enjoy a design of your dreams. 

Make an appointment today with one of our talented and creative designers to start the magic!

Have a wonderful day and as always, I look forward to seeing you soon!

Gratefully,

AnnHoffman

Ann's Corner

Dear Friends,


At this time of year, I love to take time and reflect on the challenges and the successes of the past 12 months. Changes have definitely happened! To quote John F. Kennedy; "Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future."

Now that we've been in our new studio for over a year, we're settled in and have successfully tackled the challenge of 'right-sizing'. The biggest success is that the Hoffman & Albers design team continues to provide the best experience for you and to continually try and earn your trust. 

The most important part of the that success is having all of you as part of the Hoffman & Albers network. For this we are eternally grateful.

May you and your families enjoy a peaceful and beautiful holiday season. We look forward to serving you in 2025!

We are taking a break from December 24 through January 1 to refresh and spend time with family and friends. If you need anything during that time, please feel free to contact me at AnnH_hai@yahoo.com.

Gratefully,

Ann Hoffman