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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…

Mountain Living (Part 3) Outdoor Spaces

Let's talk about outdoor spaces.  It is springtime after all. At our mountain home, Roostica Cottage, we had a sad, dilapidated deck, which we enclosed into a screened porch.  Because, the most amazing part of the cottage is the view of the lake in the back. You know what else…

Reinvest in the Empty Nest

How to reinvent your home after the kiddos are gone. It is no secret that Williamson County and particularly Franklin, TN has recently landed on every “Top Ten” list of fabulous places. With that surge in popularity the real estate market has heated up. This is the perfect time to…

Junior League of High Point Designer Show House

Exciting news to share… Eric Ross Interiors in Nashville, TN is pleased to announce another partnering opportunity with Traditional Home Magazine. This Show House will take place in High Point, North Carolina, home to the International Furnishings Market and will run simultaneously to the spring market, which takes place April 18-23.…

Hunterboro Drive Sunroom

When clients ask you to come over and consult with them on changing the exterior of their home, you don’t think they will be adding a room. However, that’s exactly what happened when long-time clients and friends ask for my advice. Let it be a lesson to unassuming clients… The…

Darby Does Design: The Dog Days of Summer

Whew!  I don’t know about my subjects of the Royal Design Court out there, but I have enjoyed the very mild summer here in middle Tennessee.  The Dog Days of Summer have finally come upon us as August kicks up the thermostat.  In this heat I have a few favorite…

This, Not That

Shopping at barn shows, festivals, flea markets and even garage sales (or, God help me, Christmas markets) can be super successful, though to be I just don't know who has that kind of time anymore. However, if you happen to find yourself in the middle of a tent with booths…

3 Ways to Enliven Your Outdoor Living Space

It's porch time folks! The day lilies are blooming and the cherry trees are blossoming! Time to wipe the pollen off your outdoor furniture, settle in to the sunshine, and enjoy the Southern spring. Here are a few tips I like to share with my clients who need to freshen…