From the time I was a teenager, I have been a collector of objects for the home.  I find so many older items interesting so I start new collections.  I’ve been locking eyes with antiques my entire life.  One of my most valuable collections is cream-colored English...

When you think of dining rooms, what do you think of? I always think of the southern traditions that are centered around famous dining rooms. There was a trend and someone decided that dining rooms were not needed a few years ago. But, they have resurfaced in a short...

Last week I returned from the Atlanta Market where I like to go to get inspired. Each of the showrooms offered design expertise for their specialty. I came away from a five day trip armed with the latest and greatest of what is to come. I had been working on an idea...

I find that most people consider their homes a place of safety and comfort.  I listen to my clients and when they ask for comfort, I look towards soothing palettes and layers of texture.  A color such as Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore is a staple color for your walls...

It is the ultimate compliment to have a client return to us after several years and ask for our help on their latest project. We were thrilled when a past client recently contacted us to furnish her Lake Norman condo. Our design team planned her whole house in...

I always look forward to colorful décor this time of year.  There are recipes for cakes of red, white, and blue as well as salads using red strawberries, white coconut, and blueberries.  As designers, we sometimes have the opportunity to help our clients decorate for...

Recently, we raised the bar by ordering several upholstery sofas we custom designed. We wanted a fresh and young look in JDI showroom with our own private collections. Our new fabrics are pet friendly and stain resistant.  We kept the base fabrics neutral so that...

Whenever a client comes to us to help update their home, we are always happy to help.  Last year, we helped a client to bring her dining room up to date.  She recently came to us to bring her family room and piano room out of the 80s.  First, the mustard color walls...

If you’re looking to update your bedroom or guest room, an upholstered headboard could be just the thing to complete your new look.  Headboards can be custom made into almost any shape and size with the option of adding tufting, nailheads, or decorative trim, and can...