The Cottage Journal

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Mrs. Roper Called and She Wants her Macramé Wall Hanging Back

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…

Collections and the Art of Display

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…

High Point Market – Anna French “SAVOY” Collection Launch

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…

One Luminous Evening

One Luminous Evening - The Nashville Antiques & Garden Show The Nashville Antiques & Garden Show is one of my favorite events each year, not only for the incredible antiques but for the romantic garden settings and the chance to enjoy my colleagues in the design industry who make it…

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 an interior decorator, or at least this Nashville decorator!  I love all fabrics, the colors, textures and materials each convey a different part of the story that I am creating for…

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…