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...
Sometimes, something just speaks to you. I was recently in the Blue Ridge Mountains and meandered into a tourist shop and noticed some artwork that was very interesting and unusual. The artist, Judy Evans, drew her subject matter and then filled in with color by...
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...