I've consulted on many bathroom renovations this year, many of which include black subway tile as an important design element. Why black subway tile? Here are some great reasons to choose it for your bathroom. Reason #1: It's a fresh take on the classic black...
In my line of work, I hang a lot of artwork. People don't always have a large enough piece of art to fill in an empty wall space in their home. Or they have small art pieces that they love, but that get lost all alone on a large wall. I've said it before, and I'll...
Last weekend I spent a few days at our daughters' school director's farm about an hour outside of Nashville. This was probably my sixth visit, and it's always a treat to spend time at Ms. Terry's historic home. Ms. Terry's home is actually two structures that...
I have a secret place to get the coolest lamps. Do you wanna know where??? Nondescript stick lamps, be gone! Lamps are a great opportunity to add interest, color, and (well, duh) light to every room. There are so many great lamp styles and colors to choose from...
When the host of News Channel 5's Talk of the Town, Meryll Rose, asked me to share some home styling tips on the top midday news show in Nashville, I said, "Let's do it!" Yesterday, I demonstrated three ways to style a kitchen island or tabletop using an...
It's been awhile since I've posted a party theme, I know. My youngest just turned 11, and I really thought she would be "so over" Momma's themed birthday parties. Thankfully, she wasn't - and she really, really wanted a cupcake decorating party theme. I'm down with...
A client of mine recently downsized into a townhouse and asked me to help her pull things together. We worked with much of what she already had, but a few things were needed. This was her den soon after moving in: before She reused the paint colors I helped her...
Last Wednesday, I attended an invitation-only exclusive sneak peak of The 2015 Nashville Symphony Showhouse and Garden Party. This beautiful home represents Southern living at its finest, and I thought you'd like to see what high style looks like "in the country."...
Or, "Hang It and They Will Come" I'm a collector at heart, rescuing treasure wherever I can find it. My latest obsession started several months ago, when I found a pretty piece of vintage embroidery art at an estate sale. It sat on the floor against the wall in my...
I've been working with several clients on bathroom updating lately and wanted to share a few tips for doing so on a budget. Allison has been working for me for about three years now, and her family recently moved across town to be closer to their children's schools....
