Designers are composers throughout the process of coordinating furniture, fabrics, rugs, lamps and lighting, paint colors, and remodeling.  After ordering and receiving all the beautiful items we plan for homes, we become conductors thereby orchestrating the client’s...

Most of you know that we love to mix styles and especially these days most are seeing the mix in magazines and the internet.  At one time this style was called eclectic.   But these days most designers claim to meld and blend styles together.  We love to take what one...

Beauty manifests itself in the simplest things.  Smiles, a well-made bed, a beautifully lit and decorated Christmas tree, accessories that make a home, or trims that make a curtain attractive.   I for one am glad to see trims come back for pillows, chairs, and...

When you are in the world of decorating, the holidays are especially fun. Tablescapes are a special interest of ours. We have many sets of dishes from our parents and grandparents, and we have no problem marrying pieces. We have gold chargers, and or red chargers. We...

Have you thought about wallpapering a guest bathroom or a powder room before the holidays for a quick refresh for your home before the holidays?   Adding wallpaper can brighten the bathroom and make it feel updated.  We typically repaint the trim as well and you’ll...

You know when we go into a house that has antique furniture with my favorite hand-painted old French or Italian pieces, I find myself telling the client let’s work with these.  Hand-painted is artwork on furniture.  Taking away a piece of art is not our way of...

Don’t let tackling your bookshelves to decorate them intimidate you. You see photos in magazines and other people’s houses and wonder how you might redesign yours. The rule of thumb we use is lots of texture. A few books for warmth and then you begin to mount your own...

Fall colors are in full spectrum in the North Carolina mountains and I was privy to take a trip on Friday to Sparta, NC. Our client lives on top of a mountain. In addition to the trees changing colors, I came upon a pumpkin farm as I was driving back down the...

It was so nice going to the High Point Market after several seasons of closing the market due to Covid-19. It is the place where design firms and retail stores learn about new introductions and color. There is so much more that we take away from going to markets. The...