Last year, we reported that SF-based resale staging and interior design firm Arthur McLaughlin & Associates had taken over the retail space at the corner of Hayes and Broderick, formerly occupied by Osso & Co. A year after moving in, they've now announced that they'll also be running a retail store, Panhandle Home, out of the same location. The new store will open on October 30th. 

To start, Panhandle Home will be selling just pillows and chandeliers under their brand, although they plan to eventually offer other furniture and accessories as well.

"We wanted to relate to the neighborhood, but still relate to what we do," said John Curran, who directs staging for Arthur McLaughlin and will be heading up the retail operation. He's been with the company two and half years, but had been working out of its warehouse when the firm first moved into the neighborhood. 

Curran and Arthur McLaughlin design pillows and lighting fixtures and source the manufacturing to India, where Curran once lived. Curran previously ran an aromatherapy business, for which he made connections with the same Indian artisans that now make the company's pillows and lighting. All items are currently sold exclusively through Panhandle Home. 

Sourcing from India sprang from Curran's desire to sell his product for a relatively low price. Pillows range from $75 to $130 each, which he told us is pretty affordable in the world of interior design.  

"Arthur and I wanted them to be a little more bohemian; we wanted them more on the casual side. All the fibers are wool, so they're not too shiny," said Curran. They're still working out the details for the chandeliers. 

To celebrate its opening, Panhandle Home will host an open house on Friday, October 30th, from 3-7pm. Limited refreshments will be provided. 

"I want to just be friendly to everyone around the neighborhood, and help define the style of Nopa and the Panhandle area," Curran said. "We welcome anyone to come visit us as soon as we're open."