I think seasonal decor is just as important for the summer as it is for the winter holiday season. It’s time to lighten up for the warm weather, to have a little fun and not take things so seriously! I like to add wicker and more natural materials to my interior designs during the […]
In architecture and design, the devil really is in the details. It’s the little things in a space or home that tie together the history, the present, and the future In the South, we have so many architectural gems like this one in Mobile, Alabama, that uses unique materials and designs to give character and […]
Aerin Lauder told House Beautiful that her favorite color combination is blue and white – she says it is in her “decorating DNA.” It’s one of the key colors in her own home product lines. (Aerin Lauder’s Marila Fabric) There is a reason that blue is always listed as America’s favorite color – it is […]
Southerners are known for their welcoming homes – and it all begins on the front porch. Neighbors gather, stories are told, food is offered, and drinks are served. It’s tradition, it’s where bonds are formed and time is passed. (from the Southern Living Idea House) As I prepared my own outdoor space to welcome friends […]
What does an interior designer do when she is dealt the following cards for a living room: Andy Warhol Hunt Slonem Fantastic Family Portrait She hops on the next plane to New York to pound the pavement for 2 days. This is when the juices have to be flowing even […]
It is that time again. My yard needs a facelift and it is time to get busy and start my twice a year overhaul. I find gardening so therapeutic. My mother was quoted in a magazine saying her plants were better than therapy and didn’t repeat anything she told them. I come from a line […]
Easter is almost here and all of the things that come with it. The end of a long cold winter leads us to celebrating the joy of color. Flowers in the garden, the scents of nature, a vibrant sky and birds once again chirping with happiness. I have always loved the hues of Easter and […]
Glamour is definately a part of my design style. Walking into a room that has a dash of old school Hollywood puts a spin on things that feels right to me. Glamour can be a part of any setting dazzling the room with a unique spirit . In my opinion, being confident in taking chances […]
I am currently working on a lady’s library that will serve as the command center for a growing family of three children with a mother who could be mistaken for a movie star. We have been bouncing around thoughts and finally saw the light when we sailed the China Seas in my studio one cold […]
As a woman, I have always been inspired and energized by great female vocalists. When I was a child and teenager I knew every word to most of Carly Simon’s, Carole King’s and Stevie Nicks’ greatest hits. Bad days, break ups and horrible bosses ( I had a few but I won’t mention names) could […]
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