Inspired Living

09/02/2026

Estate sale finds… come see what I found!

06/04/2026

Why AI thinks your furniture quote is too expensive…

You can’t compare a Ferrari to a Honda or an E-bike.😜

I recently communicated with a CEO, Alex Shufford, of Rock House Farm family of branch, which includes:







All these lines are made and based in Hickory, NC.

Alex shared that they are getting calls to their customer service department on a regular basis because of clients taking quotes and comparing them in AI. They ask AI to tell them if the price is fair or “ what should the price”; or tell it to “find the best price”.

Most AI’s are trained to always answer with confidence and to extrapolate information based on what it’s given. If the prompt is not specific and tight, very incorrect, pricing estimates come back as an answer, along with wildly wrong ranges of what similar items should cost. Sometimes they even get completely wrong answers to product options questions.

Comparing luxury brands to selections from Ashley furniture and other mass market retailers is like comparing a custom built luxury home to a starter home, and wondering why the numbers don’t match.

There are differences in frame construction, cushion quality and durability, craftsmanship, warranty coverage, customization options, and expected lifespan.

AI can be great, but I’ll like him in the right information. Price matters. But understand what you’re actually buying matters even more.

Have you had any crazy answers come back to you?

05/18/2026

What would you call it? Vote below…on our fireplace surround challenge.

This was a big challenge once we discovered what the problem was. Of course, we could’ve ripped the entire thing out and started from scratch, but the client did not want to and the fire box is where it is.

Therefore, we came up with the best solution that we could to work with what we had. It turned out really well.

My question to you is, did we put lipstick on a pig 🐷 or did we polish a turd 💩 ?

We would love your vote. 😂

There is always a solution to every problem. And when you work with a great team of people, you can figure anything out.

If you’re planning to remodel or build, make sure that you find a solid team that will help you accomplish your goals.

05/17/2026

This little guy is now on his own. His mama weaned him and he walks around like he’s lost.

Shoop saw him face to face thru our glass patio door. She went bonkers.

These bears are finding their way and the mamas will mate again.

☀️

05/16/2026

05/14/2026

Gorgeous architectural hardware and lighting switches from

I came across this company at a couple weeks ago. This wonderful lady gave me a tour of their booth and I wanted to record my experience for you all.

Please forgive the background noise. It was a busy day on the showroom floor.

I love their painted plates and clear plates that help create a seamless look in any room.

I also love how they took designs from early history and made them modern. They’re known for creating timeless classics that are reimagined.

They choose their materials for longevity, recyclability and tactility. Solid breast designs are built to last and delivered in plastic free packaging, which equals sustainability.

They launched in 2019, and focus on creating perfectly proportioned, timeless designs to suit, modern and traditional properties. This company chooses NOT to follow trends. 🤗

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Thank you Corston! I love your line!