Tuesday I spent a magical evening at the newly decorated Southern Living idea House at Fontanel where the builder, Castle Homes, gave VIP guests (including me!) a special private tour. It feels as though the Christmas season has begun in Nashville! photo by The...
It's another chilly morning here in Nashville. We even saw a bit of snow yesterday, which is unheard of before Thanksgiving! It's the perfect day to share my client's warm and cozy bedroom makeover. cozy reading spot I've always thought it would be dreamy...
I must tell you - I always go kicking and screaming into fall. I prefer sunny skies and warm weather, which is one of the reasons I live in the South! But here we are, smack dab in the middle of the fall season. I might as well make the best of it, so today I...
When the folks at Maine Cottage asked me to put together a room using their furnishings and accessories, I began the room's concept with a COLOR SCHEME. Imagine that! You knew I'd start with that, didn't you? At the Maine Cottage website, you can shop by color, by...
As a life-long bargain hunter, I've always been one to scout near and far for furniture and decor bargains. Estate and yard sales, Goodwill and thrift stores, consignment and antique stores - there is nothing I love more than finding a unique treasure for an amazing...
Not many people can see past the way the way they've been using their rooms, even though that may not be working for them anymore. And if they have an obvious color scheme, they may be overwhelmed with the idea of updating - does that mean they have to get rid of...
Halloween week is always fun, putting together costumes with the kids and eating all kinds of candy you simply should not be. I have three zits on my forehead right now because of it. My work week was productive, as well. Lots of painting going on this week with...
When people hire me to do a paint color consultation for their home, they are typically looking for very different colors than what they currently have. Occasionally, I encounter a space with fixed elements that demand a certain color, but the room is painted a wrong...
While grays are uber-popular now, as a Paint Color Consultant I typically steer clients clear of gray for dining rooms. Here's the reason: dining rooms are typically full of wood furnishings. Neutral grays don't work well as a backdrop for wood tones - the space...
Halloween is upon us - do your kids have their costumes yet? I typically like to put together my kids' costumes myself, but there are years when you don't have the time or energy to do that! So I decided to put together a few of my favorite kids' costumes from...
