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April 17, 2014
The peak of the interior designer’s year is the annual pilgrimage to High Point, NC for Furniture Market. Along with The Northern Migration of birds, Designers flock from all over the 50 states to High Point to see what fabric, furniture and fancies are going to be a hit over…
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April 13, 2014
Welcome! Come on in, y'all and don't mind the charging King Charles Spaniel. The worst Prince Darby will do is lick you to death. Other than the canine ankle biter, entrance in to my home and office has been choreographed to always be a warm one. The entry way to…
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April 3, 2014
Nashville Interior Designers on How to Achieve Curb Appeal A house with great curb appeal is one that, when you’re driving past, you think “Ooh, I want to see inside!”. It’s very psychological: You want your home to be more than just “pretty.” You want it ENTICING (*insert growl and…
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March 28, 2014
6: Books You don't have to be a reader; you just have to look like one. Antique books are a wonderful and inexpensive way to decorate. They don’t have to be old and they don’t even (all) have to be pretty… they just need to be placed well. Placement is key because…
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March 21, 2014
Part 4: Pillows You really can’t have too many pillows in a room. And, they are an inexpensive way to add pizzazz to a hum-drum sofa or chair. But, with vintage pillows, you can add age to a room. Of course the pillows themselves don’t need to be old. Thankfully…
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March 13, 2014
Part 3: Rugs Rule #1 about rugs: Spare no expense! Spend the most you can afford. If you spend the least you can afford you’ll end up with a glorified bath mat. GAH-ross. A good rug is a workhorse. If you’re spending money on a high quality antique you have…
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March 7, 2014
Dishes There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to dishes; it’s all down to personal taste (unfortunately). Whether they’re displayed on a table, in a book case, or on a wall, the glint of the surface polish of plates create interesting play with the light in a…
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February 27, 2014
Chairs Chairs are like friends – you need a few good ones. They also need to look good, and they need to look inviting. (The chairs, not your friends). There are a few different types of chairs. A Slipper chair is one without arms. I find these very comfortable as…
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February 18, 2014
Valentines may have been last Friday, but romance doesn’t have to be restricted to once a year in your home. It may sound cliché, but the best place to decorate with a romantic palette is the bedroom. For me as an interior designer, a romantic space has a soft, feminine…
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February 13, 2014
Despite what Netflix says, gray (not orange) is the new white (not black.) As a neutral that is the color of shadows, gray provides a moody atmosphere that can be tamed into a comforting air with lots of lighting and a healthy dose of good taste. [caption id="attachment_858" align="aligncenter" width="202"]…
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