{A+Y Design Gallery}

So, I have been wanting to do a post about {A+Y Design Gallery} since I first stepped into the gallery a couple of weeks ago. First, you have to know that back story. You know me, there is ALWAYS a back story.

Adam and Yesenia Duncan are the owners - hence the whole A+Y thing. Isn't that sweet. I just can just picture that carved in a tree in the Colorado woods somewhere. Anyway, Adam was actually one of my neighbors growing up as a kid. It was great fun for me. Adam and his two brothers did all kinds of crazy stuff that was very entertaining. (When you visit his gallery you should ask him to tell you some of the stories. They are hilarious.)

So, we all grew up and moved our separate ways, got married (order may vary by couple), had kids (some of us more than others), and then moved back to our hometown where we all started to attend the same church together. The same church that my husband is now the youth pastor at.

My husband started to get to know Adam's wife through a ministry outreach that he did at the place where she used to work. So, we started to get to know Yesenia, who is this amazing person and it is very clear why Adam made her his bride. So, now we are at present day...

Adam turned out to be this phenomenal artist/designer and craftsman. (I am hoping I am doing him justice here because there really aren't words for the work that he does. You will see in a minute.)  


Anyway, Adam and Yesenia recently opened their new gallery downtown. I was finally able to visit and I have fallen in love!


There are a few things that I absolutely love in this word:


1.) Almost anything vintage
2.) Handmade items
3.) Unique design using various elements - the more unexpected the better

Adam utilizes ALL of these elements (& more) and creates these amazing pieces. No matter what your style, you will find something there and if not, then he will design it for you.

I am not kidding when I say that his designs are world class quality - heirloom quality. You know, the kind your kids will be handing down to their great-grandkids.

Anyway, the reason why I am also so excited about this place is because this is where Jason bought my birthday gift from. I know, right! But you are going to have to wait for the big reveal on that one. I don't have pictures of it yet but don't you worry, it is making itself quite comfortable in my home.

But I will show you some of the photos I took of the gallery and some of my favorite pieces (other than the birthday gift.)

Please note - First, A+Y Design Gallery also features pieces from other artisans in the area, so some of their pieces are featured below. Second, my photos simply do not come close to giving these pieces the justice they deserve, so please bare with me.

{This is an inlay in the floor of the gallery and is just dripping with sweetness. Another thing that I love about this place is the husband/wife team behind it. Adam is the designer but Yesenia completes her husband in an amazing way and obviously provides a great deal of inspiration to him. You can also see her touches throughout the store as well.}

You can learn more about {A+Y Design Gallery} by vising their website or their Facebook page. Please be sure to give them a "like" for me while you are there. :-)