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,...

 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,...

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...

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. ...

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,...

As I make preparations to attend the Spring High Point Furniture Market to purchase new inventory, I can’t help but reflect on our economy.  I try to be loyal to my vendors just as my customers and clients have been loyal to me.  Although things have been tough,...

This month I would like to dispel a myth.  Someone was recently visiting my retail shoppe and interior design center and commented that they loved all the different faux finishes on the walls and would love to put some faux finishing in their home, but they had heard...

Every year we start thinking of Valentine’s Day the day after all the Christmas ornaments are removed from the store.  Love and romance are the first words that come to mind when we begin decorating the store.  Like many of the lyrics from Louie Armstrong’s It’s a...

Thankfully, building and home values are at long last on the rise.  Perhaps 2013 is the time to reinvest in your nest.  While your family may not be ready to sell, it’s never too late to begin to update your home.  Not only will a remodel increase the value of your...