The leaves are coming down and it’s about time for my gardens to rest for the winter. I am thinking about going all green this year with low maintenance containers that will work well as my Christmas decorations with some added oomph in December. Here are some images that light my fire… I love the […]
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. […]
The last of my four part design legends series is highlighting the one and only Sister Parish. Sister Parish is known for her legendary American look and LOVE of color and home. ” In good decorating, innovation is often the ability to reach into the past and bring back what is good, what is […]
Clean, simple, fresh. These are the words I would use to describe my kitchen. I am not a cook but over the years I collected a notebook full of images of white kitchens with great stones, stainless appliances and hardwood floors. I wanted white cabinetry with some glass. The existing […]
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 […]
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