While visiting my daughter in Chapel Hill recently, I observed my three-year-old granddaughter’s imagination. She pretends all day long. She creates spaces for all her animals and dolls to live. Feeds them, nurtures them, and plays with her dollhouse imagining a day...

Years go by and suddenly you realize you need to elevate your interiors. As your upholstery ages, those pieces begin to look tired. Updating those items will refresh your home. Painting your interior walls will give it a fresh look as well. There is a trend to...

When we think of our homes, we must also think of our lifestyles and the changes in our lives. Nothing stays the same and home design is the same. Changes happen with exteriors and interiors, and one must figure out if they will be happy with the style, they select to...

What a great feeling it is to pull up to your home. The exterior is just what you always hoped for. The landscaping accommodates outdoor activities and the furnishings reflect your lifestyle. You have all the important details covered. Let’s back up. As you pull into...

My previous blog suggested that you jot down a list of bottlenecks and clutter in your home. Did you come up with a few ideas or a few pages? It’s important to have a clear idea of your goals, then start with a simple refresh, a few areas at a time. Experiment with...

Do you love your home, your neighborhood, and your location, but feel it needs some TLC or perhaps a structural update? The thought can be daunting for an individual or couple to make decisions about style, function, and budget, let alone structural options to...

To many people, Memorial Day is best known as the unofficial start to summer in America. Perhaps a trip to the lake or beach or celebrate at home with family and friends for a barbeque, with your favorite side dishes like deviled eggs, potato salad, and of course who...

While envisioning a new outdoor living space for the season, big design opportunities can come in small packages for a deck, patio, or patch of landscape - you just need to get a little creative. Whether you treat your outdoor space as a seasonal retreat or a...

All interior design trends change, often in the opposition direction. After years of cool, grey minimalism, homeowners are turning toward the past for cozier inspirations. Design is moving toward a more expressive approach to interiors. As a response to the pandemic,...