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Accessories, Antiques, Books, Dishes, Interior design, Interiors, Personal Thoughts, Tips
February 13, 2020
I love a collection and I try to always make them feel more authentic and approachable for others to enjoy by placing them in context to other objects. Books are particularly good as accompaniments to porcelain and pottery because they offer a soft counterpoint to the glint and sheen of the…
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Accessories, Antiques, Design Trends, Dishes, Fabrics, Furniture, High Point Market, Interior design, Interiors, Projects, Show House, Wallcoverings, Wallpaper
March 30, 2019
Anna French for Thibaut Design Showroom Exclusive First, let me tell you THIS IS A VIP EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK... VERY HUSH HUSH! But just to entice you to come check it out, or to follow along in my InstaStories. It’s my favorite time of year, Spring! It’s a season of…
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Accessories, Design Studio, Design Trends, Entertaining, Interior design, Interiors, Personal Thoughts, Tips
June 19, 2018
How Plants are Your Best (and Least Expensive) Accessory When Decorating Your Home Styling is an integral part of an interior designers arsenal of tools he or she uses to make rooms come alive. Of course, having the skill and ability to combine fabrics, rugs and wallcoverings is important. But, to borrow…
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Accessories, Antiques, Books, Design Studio, Interior design, Interiors, Maximalism, Maximalism, Personal Thoughts, Resolutions, Tips, Trends, Wallpaper
December 21, 2017
It's 2018 and my house looks like %$!@ With the close of another year, I thought it was the perfect time to come up with my list of must-dos for you to decorate your home in 2018. Now, I know a lot of you want livable, comfortable homes; I do…
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Accessories, Interior design, Interiors, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Maximalism, Maximalism, Personal Thoughts, Renovation, Tips, Trends
November 30, 2017
Maximalism: More is More I recently posted a room on Instagram from our previous home in Franklin, TN that set my instagram feed on fire. It prompted me to write this blog post about the motivation behind the design of this room. It was our great room, which as you…
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Accessories, Antiques, Interior design, Personal Thoughts, Travels
October 24, 2017
I cannot even begin to express in words the gamut of emotions I experienced during a most amazing week shopping at the largest Antiques fair in Italy, Mercanteinfiera. (Sigh.) As you know, I love antiques, and my dear friend Toma Clark Haines of The Antiques Diva and Co. invited…
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Accessories, Books, Interior design, Interiors, Living Room, Personal Thoughts, Tips
June 15, 2016
Decorating with Books I decorate a lot of houses. This is not a surprise, since I have been decorating since I was 12 years old. (I helped my sister build her second house in 1984). So, I have always done what I call a “buff and fluff,” which is restyling…
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Accessories, Bedroom - Interior Design, Interiors
April 27, 2013
Seven Interior Design Essentials for Every Room Sometimes the obvious must be spelled out. When thinking about designing a room, there are 7 vital interior design essentials that make a completed room. If you are wondering how to complete a room, refer to this list. Go through the list, making…
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