This is the time of year when many of us turn our focus to the exterior of our homes. So I’m going to take my interior design hat off for just a minute and talk a little about gardening and summer flower beds. The past couple of weekends, Stan and I have been doing some…
This project was one of the first to come in on the heels of the pandemic last year. The homeowners took charge of their quarantine time and hired us to design and remodel their master bathroom. The wish list included new cabinets with modern lighting, a new shower, removal of the drop-in bathtub and new…
Fun fact: I love interior design but I also have a passion for party planning. So as you can imagine, I was thrilled to throw my daughter, who recently had her first baby (a little girl!) a bee-themed baby shower. This was the first party I’d planned post-pandemic, which required a shift in creativity to…
When we design spaces for families, one goal we have is to complete the whole experience of living in a beautiful and functional home. Of course we want surroundings that are current and stylish but it’s equally as important that the design be all about the people living there and how they’ll be using the…
The bed is usually the focal point of any bedroom. Adding a contrasting color or texture behind the bed is a great way to create visual interest. And there are a variety of mediums that can be used to do just that. In this blog, I’ll go over adding art, paneling, contrasting paint and wallpaper…
Happy New Year! So the holidays are over and the seasonal decor is packed away. If your home is feeling a little bare, you can bring warmth and color back to your spaces by incorporating the right accessories. I’m noticing more and more color and texture in accessories this year, which is a big change…
Being originally from Ohio, the necessary staple in all of our holiday festivities are buckeyes. I love making them for family and friends and making them with my grandson makes this tradition even sweeter… BUCKEYES Cream together 1 lb margarine 3 lbs powder sugar 2 lbs peanut butter Roll into 1″ balls and refrigerate Melt…
If you’re reading this, you probably appreciate shows like the Home Edit and Tidying Up. I thrive on systems to keep my interior design business running smoothly — as it turns out, I have some pretty methodical systems for managing Christmas too. If you try any of these tips, I promise your 2021 self will…
If you’re looking for a new desk to spruce up your home office, here are a few that caught my eye at High Point market this past October. Please excuse the amateur photography… I take lots of pictures to bring back to our design team; sometimes I pause and get a great shot, other times…
Do you have a love/hate relationship with the holidays? If so, I understand! On the one hand, there are Hallmark movies to watch, hot chocolate to sip and lots of quality time with family. On the other hand, there is a ton of planning to do, lines for everything, and lots of quality time with…
