Fabrics and their roles in rooms: The Power of Stripes 

Selecting fabrics is truly a passion of mine.  It is probably my most favorite part of the job of a decorator, or at least this decorator!  I love all fabrics, the colors, textures and materials each convey a different part of the story that I am creating for my clients…

A Life-Long Dream Realized

Enduring Southern Homes  For those of you closely following along on my Instagram, I’m sure you have noticed that I have made several vailed mentions of a big project, soon to be announced. Well, the time has finally come for me to reveal the exciting news! (more…)

Comeback Kids: A Four-Part Series on Trends

Part Four:  Pastels are cool again Thanks for following along on my take on the trends I am most excited about over the past year.  Wicker, chintz and damask are some of my tried and true go-tos for designing rooms that clients love.  These items all add elegance and whimsy…

Comeback Kids:  A Four-Part Series on Trends 

Part Three:  How to Use Damask and Not Look Like Downton Abbey  Damask is one of the most regal and romantic fabrics in a decorator’s arsenal.  If a client is painfully traditional, you can pull out a damask for a room and know that she will light up like a…

Comeback Kids: A Four Part Series on Trends

Part Two:  The Return of Chintz Who doesn’t love a pretty room?  I know that I love a pretty room more than most, but one quintessential element to any pretty room is a floral print.  The English are particularly good at decorating pretty rooms and the first element you need…

Comeback Kids: A Four Part Series on Trends

Part One:  The Return of Wicker I am not a trend follower.  I am more of what I like to call a relaxed classicist.  I tend to decorate rooms with the end goal for comfort and elegance, versus making a grand statement.  But, I do see trends creep into my…

Southern Cottages 2018

Renovation Obstacles III: Sometimes Easiest is Best 

When I meet with clients who are interested in having me guide them through a home renovation, I generally let them tell me every idea they have for the new space.  This is a helpful exercise as I like for clients to get all the ideas out there so they…

Renovation Obstacles II:  Keeping character in your home

Renovation & Interior Design Renovating a home can be thrilling both in the positive and the negative sense.  Positive in that it gives you the opportunity to finally add all the features you’ve always wanted in your home, but negative in that you could do some real design damage if…

Renovation Obstacles: Why Open Floors Are Not Always The Best Option

Hopping on my Soap Box... Excuse me while a rant a bit about the open floor plan that is so popular in new construction and remodeling projects today.  While they are super trendy and seemingly helpful for family living, open plans come with a myriad of obstacles that consumers don’t anticipate when…