As an interior decorator in the Nashville area, one of my favorite things that I get to do for clients is to create art groupings on their walls. They are usually amazed at how quickly I can come up with an arrangement and get them up on the wall. Here's how I do...
If you've never been to a Fashion Swap, you are missing the boat. Get rid of clothes you don't love, get new clothes for free - what's not to like? I've attended several of these over the last several years, and I've even hosted a few myself. You just get a...
Do you love antiques? I certainly do - surrounding yourself with things that have history and meaning is a wonderful way to live. Unfortunately, it's easy to unintentionally overdo it. So here's 3 of my secrets to keep you from getting bogged down in "the granny"....
As a paint color specialist in the Nashville area, an Exterior Paint Consultation is one of the services I offer. A few months ago, I did an Exterior Color Consultation for a client who was wanting to have the brick painted on her home. If you remember from this...
The Southern Living Showcase Home was open to tour here in Nashville through this last weekend, and it did not disappoint. I love the exterior - the REAL shutters with actual shutterdogs, the gas lamp above the entry, the gray gutters. Southern Living Show House in...
I'm sure many of you have noticed the pletherication of horse-themed art. Don't google it - I totally just made up that word. I think I meant proliferation. Anyway, the horse trend is in full trot. source Ballard Designs has several in their current catalog,...
Here are a few great ideas to keep in mind if you are ready to redesign a room in your home, which are illustrated in this recent before-and-after of a client's den. 1. Stay true to who you are. With children no longer in her home, this client was ready to...
My youngest daughter decided she wanted to be Frankenstein (of all things!) this year for Halloween, so we decided to go "old school." My oldest daughter was a mummy, I was the bride of Frankenstein, and Mr. Man was Dracula. Here are the kids in the scary costumes...
This post is a re-vamp (pun intended) of one I did two years ago when I hosted a Twilight Dinner Party. Since the latest Twilight movie is about to come out and it's Halloween, I just had to share this with you (and since most of you weren't following me...
Well, I almost didn't do it this year. Believe it or not, about every third year I just can't handle Halloween decorating. I dread the winter and the cold, so it's hard to celebrate that by making the house look even drearier with dark and ghoulish decor. I know I...
