Decorating my Make-A-Wish Christmas tree last week afforded me to unique chance to tour the designer homes on the Kings Chapel Parade of Homes before anyone else! There were plenty of design trends that I noticed throughout the beautiful homes. trendspotting by The...
Yesterday started out hectic. I woke up at 4:00 a.m. and couldn't go back to sleep, worrying about all the things I committed to do this week and how I was letting things go undone. Finally got back to sleep around 6:00. Mr. Man woke me up at 7:30, which meant I...
I'm in high gear getting ready for two exciting events this week in Nashville. The first is the Kings Chapel Parade of Homes tour located in Arrington, TN, which kicks off this Wednesday with a High Tea Blogger Event. Allison and I will spend Wednesday morning...
The shopping season has officially begun, and you are probably primarily responsible for gift shopping in your home. Hey, maybe you should make a list of things YOU might like to receive for yourself this year! Here's a list of some of my favorite bargains for the...
Holiday gatherings are approaching quickly, and it's time to say goodbye to the traditional dining room. It's time to close the doors on the gloomy, twice-a-year, precious surfaces, traditional dining room of yore. It's time to actually use and enjoy that wasted...
I have never been able to abide fluorescent light bulbs and the horrible flickery blue light they emit. I unequivocally hate them, mainly because I specify paint colors every day. Fluorescents can ruin your perfect wall color - it's that simple. And now there's...
You may remember this dining room I posted about a few weeks back: The Realtor I worked with on this house wrote a great article about the "befores" and "afters" of the whole property, and since I'm still in southern California and would really rather get out of this...
Just when I was beginning to lose hope, Sherwin-Williams announced it's 2015 Color of the Year - Coral Reef (SW 6606). via And I love it! I wasn't thrilled with Benjamin Moore's choice of a sage-meets-chartreuse green a few weeks back. source Nor was I a fan...
I'm sorry, but it's true. I am in a much better place than at least 99% of you right now. Yes, I live in Nashville, where it's currently under 30 degrees. My kids even sent a photo this morning of snow on our back deck. I am fortunate enough to be in...
It's been a busy week between working with clients and going to several events, including the Sherwin-Williams ColorMix 2015 designer event. I finally got to meet Jackie Jordan, Sherwin Williams Color Marketing Director. She was so friendly - such a nice person to...
