I realize I haven't been great about my communication of what I am up to these days. Life has been crazy to say the least, but I am recharged and inspired after my recent trip. Getting back to High Point for market this fall was like Disney for the design world,  so ex...

This time of year I am always for stripping the color in certain rooms and adding solid pieces so that when spring comes I can add in punches of color with all the bright beauties of the season.  I love that textures are such a part of the 2018 design trends. I love co...

There is nothing more impactful and memorable than large scale art pieces. On trend for 2018, creative mega pieces can add interest to otherwise bland rooms and draw guests in for great conversation.  Art pieces can be expensive or they can be creatively done on a budg...

After returning from last week's trip to High Point for the fall market, I must admit I was completely exhausted and overwhelmed from all of the amazing showrooms, new designs and incredible talent that surrounded me.  Since I have had a few days to process all of the...

I have become somewhat obsessed with handmade soaps and great smelling soy candles for quite

some time.  So I decided to share my favorites with you:)  The organic, handmade soaps are sooo good!  Because they are made with essential oils, the scent is amazing and one ba...

I'm back!! Finally, I am getting to restock items in the shop after a very crazy and long year.  I am

thrilled to be back at it AND have secured space at Local Antiques & Modern for many of my vintage finds and textile treasures.  Here is just a little peak at some of m...

Family rooms are a great space to add color, personality and bask in the cozy vibes that mean "family time".  This makes me think of a past project for a wonderful family with a love of all the above:)...

After spending a significant amount of time and money on the kitc...

Now that the new year has arrived and all the holiday decorations are being put away, I don't know about you, but I am feeling the house is looking a little bare.  It is a great time to spruce things up with just a few new home decor items.  Art, pillows and small acc...

One of the most forgotten elements in designing a room is often the ceiling.  There are so many ways to elevate a room's interest when giving attention to the ceiling.  Since moving in our current home, I had planned to add custom paint touches to our coved ceiling in...

After spending a significant amount of time and money on the kitchen and living room remodel of their cape cod home, my client was left with a very neglected adjoining family room. The room was a dark paneled space with a very inefficient furniture layout.  It had 0 st...