What do you think of when you say Classic:  French Classic, English Classic, or beloved treasures left behind by loved ones? Classic Southern is showing up everywhere and I’ve noticed it for a while at markets and magazines.  But lately, it has exploded.  When clients...

Our Design Firm is happy in our workspace these days with all the samples we need at our beck and call.  We feel like our office is kind of a creative temple where all our inspirational tools are in one place.  Our office is filled with samples from all over the...

When we go into homes, we can feel the soul of the house. It may take time for us to process, but when we finish the spirit will not be broken. Sometimes we run into clients who fight the soul of their homes. The best we can do is suggest. We make suggestions based on...

We are in a new year and the word that comes to mind is Fresh. Many of our past clients are calling us to get on our calendar to create a fresh new look. Some are moving, some are getting married, and some are just asking us to reinvent their current residence. After...

I have always been a fan of juxtaposing old and new. Abstracts, florals, and geometrics blend beautifully binding the simple beauty of layered colors. My home has a collection of older art and simple abstracts from local artists. For instance, blues of contrasting...

Is lighting really that important? The answer is yes. Lighting fixtures should have a good budget when updating your home. It is easy to see the difference in a fixture that is quality and those that are not. If you need to, it is better to forgo something else to get...

Over the years we have had some design questions that warrant sharing and some attention. If I were going to splurge on furniture, what would it be? Answer: Purchase the best sofa that your budget can afford. What is the next trend? Answer: I have always spent money...

I noticed that my Veranda Magazine and others are increasingly highlighting traditional styles. We are seeing many traditional styles at markets as well. Clients are asking to move from straight lines to curves. One of their common remarks is, “We want to make our...

What some would call eye candy for their home, others will call necessities. I find myself using the term with much endearment. Focus points, such as a wallpaper accent wall, artwork for the mantle, or something spectacular that everyone notices are generally the...