About the PROPRIETOR (click to expand)
My name is Michael Sanders and I've recently arrived in Utah to open my shop here in Downtown Salt Lake City. I've been visiting Utah for years and each time I went back East I left a little piece of my heart in Salt Lake City. Being an East Coast native, I love the energy and constant surprise on every corner that is New York City, however after a really fun (but stressful) career conceptualizing, starting and running restaurants, cocktail lounges and night clubs, I found myself wanting something a little more... calm.... a little more daylight-oriented.... and especially a little "fresher" -- say, like fresh air, nature and a home to call my own! So, on a recent visit, after spending a few fantastic weeks here, meeting loads of great new people, not only did I leave a little bit piece of my heart in Salt Lake, but I left a little bit of instruction for my real estate agent and the next thing you know I'd made an offer on a place and was packing my bags (and car) to set up camp on the Wasatch Front -- and I could not be more thrilled! Of course I miss the view of the Manhattan skyline, but every time I glance East, I am awestruck by the natural beauty of the Wasatch range. It feels like home already!
My name is Michael Sanders and I've recently arrived in Utah to open my shop here in Downtown Salt Lake City. I've been visiting Utah for years and each time I went back East I left a little piece of my heart in Salt Lake City. Being an East Coast native, I love the energy and constant surprise on every corner that is New York City, however after a really fun (but stressful) career conceptualizing, starting and running restaurants, cocktail lounges and night clubs, I found myself wanting something a little more... calm.... a little more daylight-oriented.... and especially a little "fresher" -- say, like fresh air, nature and a home to call my own! So, on a recent visit, after spending a few fantastic weeks here, meeting loads of great new people, not only did I leave a little bit piece of my heart in Salt Lake, but I left a little bit of instruction for my real estate agent and the next thing you know I'd made an offer on a place and was packing my bags (and car) to set up camp on the Wasatch Front -- and I could not be more thrilled! Of course I miss the view of the Manhattan skyline, but every time I glance East, I am awestruck by the natural beauty of the Wasatch range. It feels like home already!
About my shop NOW AND AGAIN (click to expand)
My passion for design, furniture and "all things vintage" began early for me, a very aware young lad who noticed beauty in so many things. Growing up in Philly in the 60's and 70's, I was exposed to such variety, from so many eras, that I ultimately developed a taste for both the past and the present -- vintage and modern. I put this passion to work in NY and used my knowledge to procure and arrange unique objects and organize them into complete interior environments that had a lot of visual interest, warmth, texture and excitement. And of course, always with a hint of nostalgia and a nod to the past. Frankly, I was never surprised that those hardcore minimal spaces of the 80's came and went so fast because I believe the human spirit is drawn to warmth, color, shape, proportion and whimsy and these are the qualities I look for in the objects I offer at NOW AND AGAIN. Whether it's the "NOW" items like the gorgeously simple yet complicated pleated pendant lights, or the "AGAIN" items like the wildly colorful and kaleidoscopic set of 50s Pucci bathroom linens and towels, these objects all seem perfectly comfortable in each other's company on my shelves as they will in your home!
My passion for design, furniture and "all things vintage" began early for me, a very aware young lad who noticed beauty in so many things. Growing up in Philly in the 60's and 70's, I was exposed to such variety, from so many eras, that I ultimately developed a taste for both the past and the present -- vintage and modern. I put this passion to work in NY and used my knowledge to procure and arrange unique objects and organize them into complete interior environments that had a lot of visual interest, warmth, texture and excitement. And of course, always with a hint of nostalgia and a nod to the past. Frankly, I was never surprised that those hardcore minimal spaces of the 80's came and went so fast because I believe the human spirit is drawn to warmth, color, shape, proportion and whimsy and these are the qualities I look for in the objects I offer at NOW AND AGAIN. Whether it's the "NOW" items like the gorgeously simple yet complicated pleated pendant lights, or the "AGAIN" items like the wildly colorful and kaleidoscopic set of 50s Pucci bathroom linens and towels, these objects all seem perfectly comfortable in each other's company on my shelves as they will in your home!
About CONSIGNING (click to expand)
I look for the unique, the humorous, the sleek, the nutty, the well-crafted and even the offbeat pieces that give our homes character and depth and reflect the unique personality of the owner, then I keep it all displayed in a slightly chaotic and totally fabulous and dynamic way to make your shopping experience as exciting as that unique item you're searching for!
I look for the unique, the humorous, the sleek, the nutty, the well-crafted and even the offbeat pieces that give our homes character and depth and reflect the unique personality of the owner, then I keep it all displayed in a slightly chaotic and totally fabulous and dynamic way to make your shopping experience as exciting as that unique item you're searching for!
So please pop in and say hi, have a look around for that little, something special you "can't quite put your finger but you'll know it when you see it"... or let's chat about consigning your pieces, whose destiny has been fulfilled with you and let's find it a wonderful new home!
I'm there every day keeping things fresh and nicely displayed for your shopping enjoyment, and always enjoy taking a break to visit and learn something new about Salt Lake. And, if they're not too busy sleeping next to a stack of awesome mid-century modern pillows, or posing in the front windows, I'll introduce you to "my shop girls", Jolie and Bijoux (my toy poodles), who keep things lively and fun for everyone who comes by!
PRESS & PUBLICITY (click to expand)
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