The only good thing I can say about Pantone 2021 Color of the Year is that it motivated me to actually write a blogpost, because it's been a while! First of all, the 2021 Color of the Year is actually TWO colors. I suppose because they couldn't decide between awful...
Mixing Old and New in Your Design
Some of my favorite projects are those where I am incorporating a client's existing furnishings in the "new" design. Mixing old and new is so much more interesting than starting from scratch! Old pieces add character, record history, and tell your story. This client...
4 Reasons You Should Use Vintage Rugs in Your Home
You probably know that a great rug can soften up a space and improve the auditory quality of a room by absorbing sound. Today I want to share with you a few reasons why you should consider using vintage rugs in your home! Sure, I often help clients purchase new rugs....
How to Decorate a Room from Scratch – Sunroom Reveal!
Summer is on its way - no matter what else is going on in this crazy world! I thought it would be a good time to share another happy, colorful room reveal and my pro tips for how to decorate a room from scratch. I was brought in for a design consultation after the new...
A Colorful & Eclectic Living Room Makeover
It's been one heck of a week, amiright? With everything coming to a screeching halt and so much worry about illness and incomes, I thought it'd be nice to share a very colorful and happy living room makeover I helped an awesome client accomplish recently. Maybe it'll...
Granbery Revival: Hodgepodge of Progress
Hey, friends! It's been a busy couple of weeks, and I just have time to post the next episode of The Revival of Granbery Manor. This is Episode 8 - I hope you enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzNQrloCjlE
Reviving Granbery – Taking the Good with the Bad
You can't appreciate the good until you've had the bad! And boy, have we had some challenges over the last few weeks at Granbery Manor. Water seems to be our enemy as of late. Not only have we had major water issues at the circa 1807 home we've been working on, but...
Reviving Granbery Manor – Episode 4, The Work Begins
I hope you all had a great week! It was terribly rainy here in Nashville, but I got a lot of things accomplished. I've been working to put together some short video episodes of the progress on the restoration of the 1807 Federal-style house we recently purchased. If...
Arranging Furniture When You Have Multiple Focal Points!
Rooms always look their best when the furniture is balanced on the architecture. But what if you have a room with multiple focal points that don't line up with each other?? This is a common problem for homeowners and was a big issue in my client's living room project....