The low temperatures are really affecting this southern belle’s needs. When it gets super cold my mood changes from what I want to smell in my home to the moisturizer I use on my body. I even switch out the throws and pillows around the house. It’s really a cleansing process and I quite enjoy […]
Christmas came a bit early for me. I am thrilled to be selected by Southern Living as one of eight southern designers who are reinventing tradition to redefine this region’s style.Southern Living asked me to give them my design resolution for 2015 and I chose upholstered doors. Let’s get to the […]
I feel like I just got done preparing for Thanksgiving and am now faced with the joyful challenge of Christmas shopping. I will admit I procrastinate. So for all of you out there who tend to wait until the last minute or if you need a few items unexpectedly I have curated a list […]
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 […]
The second of my tabletop series, “Wild Holiday” is filled with whimsy and sophistication. My fine china is Jaguar Jungle by Lynn Chase. What better way to celebrate the festive season than with this bold pattern decorated with jaguars, exotic flower, birds and butterflies. These are a few of my favorite things, playful yet […]
I am very excited to be featured on the cover of Today’s Charlotte Woman this November. I plan to share my tips for setting one table five ways over the next month gearing up for the holidays. My first feature is a garden club luncheon. I wanted to create a holiday garden on the […]
Black is not a color it is actually the absence of color. Black evokes many emotions while exuding sheer confidence. Black is elegant, sophisticated, mysterious and sexy. Why did John Singer Sargent paint his muse Madame X in black? He saw all of these qualities in her. The use of […]
Don’t just stack that porcelain and put the silver in the closet. Enjoy it everyday by incorporating it into your cabinetry plans or make a closet a special space. Creatively displaying your finery will increase your chances of pulling it out daily. A modern backdrop can give new life to antique serving pieces. My favorite […]
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