One of our many pleasures has been designing and decorating our client’s getaway homes. The photos of this condo tell part of the story and I am going to try to tell the rest. Elizabeth, my dear employee and I drove to the North Carolina Coast to spend several nights...

When I work with clients on their existing homes, I begin by visiting the house and allowing the house to speak to me. The attached photos are from a lovely residence in a historical district in Greensboro. Thefurniture the clients had collected during their college...

Dear June, After being married for over ten years, I find that as Valentines’ Day approaches Cupid needs a little help. What items do you suggest I put on my husband’s sweetheart list? Thanks, Linda Lewisville, NC Happy Valentine’s Day Linda! Here is my list of “Five...

To create a fresh vintage look for your holiday table, start with white or cream charger and all white or cream dishes. Use only natural fabrics, like linens, twines and cottons for placemats and napkins. For a very effective idea, make your own fabric menu card by...

February is an important month! As cupid points his arrow, the designer in me must focus my arrow on decorating projects because of the time they take to complete. I encourage my clients to begin in February with window treatments, remodels, new rugs, or something to...

With just finishing Atlanta, I came back packed with knowledge and inspiration for spring decorating.  My new favorite color is coral.  I saw many floral arrangements and fabrics in this wonderful color.    Coral but on the slight side of rose is how I would describe...

This blog is a follow up to Winston Monthly featuring my house for January.   I fell in love with my house before we ever met.  All I had to see was the frame and I knew this was my home.  I was working on the house next door and the builder asked me to look at his...