From time to time, we have the privilege of being asked to help with homes that just have so much character, that you could not make that much difference. We have found the freshest ideas to share with you for this magnificent private sanctuary. The difference we did...

As we go into the season for the Parade of Homes showcases, we strive to design the most fabulous kitchens. Kitchens are so important to a customer when considering a home, whether new or old. When you start a kitchen revision, think about a list of choices you will...

Parade of Homes Spring 2012

From time to time we have written about the importance of purchasing American-made furnishings.  The importance is becoming more evident as American-made is becoming popular once again for a variety of reasons.  We also go a step further and advocate made in North...

We receive many calls asking us to select, place and hang art for new clients moving into the area, as well as people just wanting to rearrange their existing collection.    There are a few standard rules for hanging a picture, but we generally use our eyes and...

This past weekend my daughter and I visited the great Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.   During the two days that we spent there, we delved into all the antique stores and visited as many as we could in our timeframe.  For me, it is working for all my clients...

These days every house we go into the homeowner tells me that their guests always hang out in the kitchen.  Houses are being built now to suit the requirements of the woman.  Adding Keeping Rooms is a big trend, even with the remodeling of homes.  The Keeping Room...

We have talked about the steps we take to start a project on many occasions and I’d like to talk about one of the key pieces in project planning: the floor plan.  It is so important to have a floor plan to start all your projects, even if it is only to purchase...

As we prepare our family members for a return to academia and open our wallets for back to school shopping, maybe we should take a little time to “get schooled” about a popular design trend. Geometric patterns are more popular than ever.  Everywhere, pattern is...