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Decorating Bookshelves is an Art

Don’t let tackling your bookshelves to decorate them intimidate you. You see photos in magazines and other people’s houses and wonder how you might redesign yours. The rule of thumb we use is lots of texture. A few books for warmth and then you begin to mount your own...

Magical Views of Fall Colors in North Carolina Mountains

Fall colors are in full spectrum in the North Carolina mountains and I was privy to take a trip on Friday to Sparta, NC. Our client lives on top of a mountain. In addition to the trees changing colors, I came upon a pumpkin farm as I was driving back down the...

Fall Market 2021

It was so nice going to the High Point Market after several seasons of closing the market due to Covid-19. It is the place where design firms and retail stores learn about new introductions and color. There is so much more that we take away from going to markets. The...

New Introductions at the Fall High Point Market

We are very excited to go to market this week to see all the new introductions, try out furnishings, and continue our education.  High Point offers educational classes from Sherwin Williams for paint colors.   Other classes are seminars by speakers with different...

A Day at the Beach

Who would think a day at the beach would give you inspiration for design? But, for me it allowed my mind to slow down and think clearly. Ideas flowed and I could not wait to get back to start implementing them. The weather was beautiful with low humidity and cool...

Return of Classic Wallpapers and Fabrics

Time has a way of repeating itself with colors and design. I know I have seen this color combination at some time in my life, but it seems so refreshing and happy to me now. I love these combinations. Gold, blue, and a touch of green are such classics.  How could you...