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I’m a Traditional

I’m a Traditional

People ask me all the time what my style is.  You know when you are involved with so many aspects of design, you really have a hard time choosing one style.  However… My inspiration for design came from my grandmother as I began to treasure old things passed down from...

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Sense of Place

Sense of Place

Now that January 2014 has reached us, we are gearing up with a few new remodel projects.  January is always a good time to start thinking about what you need to accomplish during the New Year.  I was watching Under the Tuscan Sun, where a single lady fell in love with...

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Simple Joys for the Season

Simple Joys for the Season

Christmas, to me, is about making memories to treasure and getting ready for fabulous get-togethers.  As a design firm, we are immersed in making our clients’ homes comfortable and inviting for those gatherings with family and friends.  Even the most elaborate homes...

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A Palette with a Past Perfect for Today

A Palette with a Past Perfect for Today

Questions that our clients often ask include, “How long will the new prints we are seeing everywhere stay current in my home…for instance geometrics, chevron prints, circles and large florals?  My answer to this question is typically eight to ten years. Home...

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The Intriguing Intersection of Design and New Home Construction

The Intriguing Intersection of Design and New Home Construction

This month’s Dear June article is guest-authored by a client, Jo Morgan, who shares her experience of building a new-construction home:  “The prospect of building a new home is one of the most exciting aspirations I can imagine.  It can also be scary, nerve-wracking,...

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Now that the kids are gone…

Now that the kids are gone…

 During the heat of August, I find myself counting the days to the arrival of fall.  Reminders are all around us as we are greeted with back to school sales and rows of school supplies taunting kids at every turn.  While some families prepare for back to school,...

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The Greek Key Motif…Both Trendy and Timeless

The Greek Key Motif…Both Trendy and Timeless

In recent posts, I have written about design trends we observed while visiting the High Point Furniture Market.  The Greek key pattern has always been associated with the world of fine art and ancient sculpture and is quickly becoming one of the most sought after...

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Spring Furniture Market Blooms with Color and Ideas

Spring Furniture Market Blooms with Color and Ideas

This spring market had an air of excitement and optimism that was indeed contagious.  As a matter of fact, my associates and I are in the process of planning ways to redesign the showroom and design center to reflect some of the exciting trends we observed. ...

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Spring Forward with Market Trends 2013

Spring Forward with Market Trends 2013

I am delighted to report that the Spring Furniture Market in High Point is blooming with a new crop of colors.  As always, when my staff plans our annual market visit, we include the local, quality brands we know and love.  Pearson, Miles Talbott/Michael Thomas,...

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