I get many of my ideas while I’m sleeping (believe it or not), antiquing, at the Atlanta and High Point markets, and even when visiting friends.  Nature, clothing, textiles, rugs, original artwork and random objects are also inspiring.  Sometimes a design comes...

New designer fabrics come in periodically to our retail store and design center from our manufacturers.  Of course, each of us can’t wait to get our hands on the latest styles and colors.  Recently, there was one sample that I quickly pulled away for myself to touch,...

Have you often wondered why adept designers have the ability to immediately say what accessory you need, where to place a lamp, how large a rug is required under the dining room table, and how to pick the right fabric for your furniture?    The answer is experience,...

Some of our manufacturers explain the difficulties of manufacturing in the USA, but we are an advocate of finding made in America for our clients.   One of USA made vendors we support is Bella Notte Linens. Bella Notte Linens bedding is a fine linen company made in...

We usually get our first apartment in college or after we graduate.  We then begin wondering what our style is.  I can attest to the fact that changes happen every ten years of our lives as we set up households.  In our last house, I changed paint colors three times...

The words “Sweet Harmony” bring new beginnings to another new year.  We are all looking forward to creating inspiring homes for our clients.  We are currently working on a kitchen remodel where our client has a farmhouse and wants to keep the feel of her inspiration. ...

Resourcefulness is a big word, but when it comes to decorating for Christmas more is superior to less is more.  When I begin to pull out all my ornament boxes, they seem to multiply.  I keep looking for what else I might find in my attic.   You can’t always remember...

It is that time of year when everyone is hustling and trying to get everything done for friends and family to enjoy the holidays.  As for my family, we are trying to arrange many schedules with everyone.  You know that when the children are grown and have a life of...

While cooking over the Thanksgiving holiday, I thought about the movie Julie and Julia.  As I watched this delightful biopic on celebrity Julia Child, I thought about this past year’s decorating projects.  Her husband, Paul, set up the kitchen for cooking.  Julia had...