By AML Publisher
Photos courtesy of Belle Vie Photography
Hob Nob Home is the chic setting for our next Monday Night Meetup on May 3rd in Wayne. Kindly RSVP on AML’s Facebook page.
Hob Nob Home is the Main Line’s newest home design co-op spearheaded by renowned interior design Valerie Pogue. The spacious second floor locale, home of the former Scallywags and next door to Chilis in Wayne, is the gorgeous setting for our next AML Monday Night Meetup.
Pogue is a graduate of the Moore College of Art and Design who worked for Allison Forbes of Forbes Design in Berwyn for two years. The Haverford native has had Hob Nob Interiors since 2000. She opened the store this January and has quickly filled it with a fine group of home décor and interior design accents, while keeping a keen eye out for new local talent who fits her design philosophy.
Pogue’s son Jamie, jamiepogue.com, is a talented illustrator whose artwork graces the walls of the boutique. He specializes in children’s book illustration and fine art oil paintings featuring landscapes, portraits and still lifes. Other designers as part of the co-op include local artist Ann C. Snyder, ML Wilcox of Wayne’s former French Lemon boutique, Jood Thompson of Tableau and Karen Lander of Drapery Design.
AroundMainLine.com: Describe your design style and approach.
Valerie Pogue: European, Mediterranean and British design elements always work their way into my style. I try to purchase ‘made in America’ goods whenever possible, but also buy from France, England and Italy. I design eclectically and fun for the store, with serious consideration concerning scale and proportion. It is different purchasing for the store than individual clients. I like to have something for everyone. I encourage people to bring in their digital photos printed out from their computers, so I can show them the next step in their projects by drawing right on the picture. It is an easy way to help them go in the right direction! Color consulting is one of my specialties.
AML: How did the store come about?
VP: I found this space when I had decided not to renew my lease in Malvern, and rented it. I invited some of my friends from Nesting Feathers to join me. I feel very fortunate to have found this space before it was actively on the market. The light and the floor plan lent itself to our concept here.
AML: How would you describe the design style and feel of the co-op team?
VP: I believe we all complement each other with our styles, while keeping our individuality. I made sure I picked businesses that would give us enough variety without overlapping, and this way can satisfy many more tastes, styles and needs. Now that we are settling in some, we will all be taking turns working in the store.
AML’s May Monday Night Meetup at Hob Nob Home
What: AML’s regular Monday Night Meetups invite local business owners, neighbors and friends to come out and network in a casual and cool environment for free.
When: Monday, May 3rd 6-8pm
Where: Hob Nob Home, Lancaster Avenue Wayne (next door to Chili’s)
RVSP: Please RSVP here on AML’s Facebook page so we can plan accordingly. Attendees can also send a personal message to: rsvp@aroundmainline.com
Cost: This event is free. Attendees will sign in with AML at the door. Please bring business cards!
Think of Mom: The store is filled with great gift ideas for mom—including picture frames, artwork, affordable home accents and more.
Door Prizes: Bring a biz card or fill out our raffle form as two attendees will win a $50 gift certificate to Hob Nob Home. The drawing will be that evening on AML’s Facebook page.
Food: This event will be catered by John Serock of Serock Catering.
Parking: There is ample parking behind the store for all attendees.
