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Design Trends, Interiors, Kitchen, Pantry, Personal Thoughts
May 11, 2020
Thanks to our friends at Meredith Corporation for featuring this amazing kitchen in the Spring 2020 Issue of Beautiful Kitchens & Baths. You can see the full feature plus all the details in the magazine on newsstands now. OR... Click this COVER below to view PRESS page PDF. [caption id="attachment_5634"…
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Bedroom, Interiors, Master Bedroom, Master Suite, Personal Thoughts, Tips
April 15, 2020
I’m sure a lot of you are spending time in bed now that we are all #saferathome. Thankfully my clients are enjoying their surroundings while they are able to spend more time in their homes than they planned. Your home should be comfortable and beautiful. Just this morning I received…
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Antiques, Design Trends, Interior design, Interiors, Living Room, Personal Thoughts, Tips, Trends, Window Treatments
February 25, 2020
Going Against the Flow of Design Trends For a while now I have felt that decoration and design in the macro sense is a little lost. Some say it’s a great time in decorating because anything goes. But, I feel completely different about it. To borrow a phrase from the…
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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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Fabric, Fabrics, Interior design, Patterns, Personal Thoughts, Projects, Trends, Window Treatments
January 14, 2019
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…
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Books, Interior design, Personal Thoughts, Trends
December 18, 2018
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…)
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Design Trends, Furniture, Interior design, Interiors, Outdoor Living Space, Personal Thoughts, Projects, Trends, Wicker
September 16, 2018
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…
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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 Styling is an integral part of an interior designers arsenal of tools he uses to make rooms come alive. Of course, having the skill and ability to combine fabrics, rugs and wallcoverings is important. But, to borrow a phrase from Clairee in the…
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Design Studio, Design Trends, Dining Room, Entertaining, Fabric, Fabrics, Furniture, Interior design, Interiors, Maximalism, Patterns, Personal Thoughts, Tips
May 29, 2018
The more (furniture), the merrier in decoration and interior design One of my claims to fame is how much furniture I can fit in a room. Almost every client I have designed and decorated homes for in Nashville and beyond has commented on how much furniture I can fit in…
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Design Trends, Fabric, Fabrics, Interior design, Interiors, Patterns, Personal Thoughts, Projects, Tips, Wallcoverings, Wallpaper, Window Treatments
May 10, 2018
Pattern Crazy One of my greatest talents and passions as a decorator and interior designer is to pair fabrics and wallcoverings, coordinating multiple patterns in a room. To me, it is a missed opportunity to not put multiple fabrics on a sofa or a chair. I often tell clients, “Hey, we…
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