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“Creating Bedroom Suite Retreats”

We love creating and designing bedroom and bathroom suite plans. It could be a master bedroom or a guest bedroom suite.  Start with the view and incorporating it into a plan to take advantage of the scenic outlook.   We use soft and calming colors like soft blues,...

“How to Select Granite”

Today I worked with a client that needed granite for an entire new house.  My design process is an ebb and flow, I let the house evolve because normally changes do happen and I have found out things always do not go as planned.  The trends that have been popular have...

“Head Over Heels”

We are still swooning over the pillows we saw at market this season. While visiting market we viewed the most beautiful textile pillows. Hand painted ethnic prints, lush velvet bolsters, antique rug textile pillows and the list goes on. Textiles have the power to...

“Spring Market Lamps”

With market behind us, we are starting to receive orders.  Lamps were top on our agenda and WOW, what we ordered is beautiful.  That brings me to the topic of Lighting.  Lamps are an essential element in a room for ambience and for much needed lighting.  They serve as...

“Fresh Start”

The correct balance of color is important in a room.  I am currently working on replacing a sofa and chairs in my own home.  I purchased an antique rug at the High Point market that I will work from.  I find myself not wanting to go away from neutral furniture and I...

“A Sea of Blue”

I can’t pick up a single design book that does not have blue and white or blue accents in it.  Blue and white is a staple for designers, whether it is an entire color scheme or just a pop of the classic combination here and there.  I can think of a multitude of...