From Trends to New Classics I love to find new trends while I attend markets, but I always look closely to make sure my new discoveries have the staying power my clients need. I have dubbed these trends “New Classics”. Over the years I have found several standout New Classics that remain some of my […]
My dream master bath! Remodels and renovation… The beginning is exciting and thrilling because you can envision how beautiful it will look once it is finished. Even during the first week of the demo, you are still excited because you have wiped out the ugliness you want to update. The walls are now blank, and […]
The Tale of the Nine-Foot Sofa Are you taking on a design challenge to update a space AND make it entertainment friendly? A nine-foot sofa, rich charcoal tones, and metallic accents may prove to be the perfect solution to keep the party going! From Cozy Traditional to Traditional with a Contemporary Flair My client’s overall […]
Spring is upon us, and I’m loving the warmer weather, the trees budding, and the spring flowers blooming here in North Arkansas. Spring is also a great time to give your house a CHECK-UP both inside and out! What needs to be updated, thrown out, or refreshed? Spring cleaning always makes you feel better and […]
Bright, Bold, and Beautiful…custom pillows make a vibrant personalized statement in any space. So, let’s talk pillows! As I was consulting with a client this week about how to customize her living room, our design conversation turned to the topic of pillows. She had purchased pillows in several shapes and styles from big box stores […]
Shining a Light on Interior Design Trends for 2019 2019 is up and running, and so am I! A new year always means a new outlook, so I have set my sights on what will be BIG this year in design. Spotting design trends is one way I can provide a “WOW” factor in all […]
This past week Sherwin Williams announced its Color of the Year: Cavern Clay (SW 7701). It’s a renaissance of the 1970s, and gives a nod to the modern mid-century designs that were popular at the time. Just looking at the small sample, I wasn’t impressed. I was like, “WHAT????” I shared the picture on Facebook and Instagram […]
I spent the last week of March in Tampa at the International Window Covering Expo. It was two days packed with intense window coverings overload. Tuesday began early with Jason Oliver Nixon and John Loecke from the MadCap Cottage in High Point, NC as Keynote Speakers. Their designs encompass prints and bold colors, and their […]
Last week I attended my first Design Bloggers Conference in Los Angeles and it was everything I expected and so much more. I only recently started my own blog to share inspiration from design shows and markets with my clients, as well as to document my design projects. This conference was perfect for me because […]
The Dallas Market Center was always my go-to market for gifts when I owned my gift shop, The Grapevine. After closing that side of my business, I felt it didn’t offer as much for my clients, so I haven’t been in a couple of years. Last year I attended in the Interior Design Summit at […]