A Southerner has never met a season that didn’t need to be celebrated – and spring is one of our favorite times to get dressed up and raise a glass. Just think of the Kentucky Derby, with the finery, hats, and drinks. You would almost forget there’s a horse race. And most of us have […]
There is nothing that soothes my soul more than being in my garden. It’s the first week of spring and small shoots are coming up to remind me that it’s almost time to lose myself in blooms, warm soil, and greenery. My mother taught me that a Southern garden should be well tended but sometimes […]
I’m a bit boho at heart – I like the mix of funky fringe and fabulous color. It’s a balancing act of pattern and exotic flavor. Where else would you find a quick lesson in Greek (key), accompanied by a trip to Pakistan via China? Boho is all about being natural and colorful, about enjoying […]
The most functional items in your house aren’t always the most beautiful – except when it comes to the fixtures that provide us with light. There are jewel-like designs that will reflect the light like diamonds. Breathtaking chandeliers that are organic and inspiring. Whimsical bubbles float in serene pale green that glow against gold. Chinoiserie […]
New York Fashion Week is my muse for home decor trends – and this season there were amazing looks that I know will walk off the runway and into the homes I design. Most of all, I loved the mixology in this season’s shows: teal and black, Victorian and Edwardian, stripes and solids. Rodarte mixed […]
My passion for fashion started when I was a young girl. Shopping and dressing up in heels, hats, and costumes that were frothy and frilly was pure fun for me. I bought my first mink coat when I turned 16 with my own money. The ability to work hard to acquire things I wanted was […]
SPRING IT ON!!!!! Spring is a time to celebrate the gifts of color and we see this clearly via these 2015 images of art and design. Color combinations to think about incorporating into your life. […]
I love Christmas morning. It seems to be one of the most relaxing moments of the season to me. It’s a special family gathering time to unwrap presents and have breakfast. My children have always loved nutcrackers so I have a large collection. My final tabletop is a creation of love […]
Chic sophistication can be created by mixing silver and gold with crisp white linens. I wanted this tabletop to be about the beauty of actual objects on the table. The centerpiece of white roses, hydrangea and lilies beautifully crown the table while not taking over. All you need is your little black […]
The third post of my tabletop series, “Ladies at Lunch”exudes pure femininity. I have been told my design work is feminine, confident and southern. Perhaps this is how I challenged my design style to the tabletop. You may be thinking pink for the holidays? Yes, pink! I love this china of my grandmother’s […]
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