You never know what will happen when a designer sets out to solve a problem! Greenville, N.C. floral designer Ed Glenn and his wife have stellar reputations for their arrangements. Their arrangements have been showcased at the White House and State events. But as their business grew so did the headaches of working in the […]
Gracious Outdoor Living Enhanced by Elegant Faux Outdoor Greenery
Timeless Design: The Elements of California Style
California Living. What do you imagine? Do you picture a chic minimal Malibu home perched on the cliffside? Do you see mid-century modern design in Palm Springs? I imagine the Mediterranean. California is marked by a timeless west coast design. Californian style elements are found in the historic Spanish Colonial homes from southern San Diego […]
Door Drama! Black Interior Doors!
I must admit that I am obsessed with black interior doors. BLACK IS BACK and considered to be the new neutral. I know many of you have seen black trending as of late and black doors are no exception. Interior black doors look good in any style home and with most paint and floor colors. […]
Top Tips: Organizing Your Clothes Into One Suitcase For Travel
Do you have the most efficient method to pack your clothes in one suitcase? Getting ready for a business trip or vacation seems to double my workload! I feel like I’m in a race against time between tying up loose ends at work, making arrangements for my dog, my house, and in all that haste […]
Top Trending Coffee Station Ideas
The first thing I do every morning is turn on my coffee maker – I can’t wait for that first cup of coffee. I have a small coffee station set up on my kitchen counter. All the ingredients for a savory cup of coffee are right at my fingertips! Coffee bars are becoming a staple […]
Finished Basement Designs
Imagine an underground bowling alley in your home! My friend had a bowling alley in her basement when I was a kid and I loved going over there to play! The most famous finished basement design turned bowling alley is the one in the basement of the White House. It was a gift for President Truman […]
Redecorating My Kitchen and Den
It all started with a tile! After 18 years of life my kitchen and den were tired and in need of a makeover (so was I, but I won’t talk about that!) I was buying some tile for another client when I saw this guilded travertine tile at Ann Sacks. That was all it took […]
How to Choose the Right Countertop
Countertop choices are endless – you can practically have anything you want made into a countertop! When choosing a countertop you should ask yourself 3 questions: What look are you going for? How do you want to use it? How much do you want to spend? When answering these questions about the kind of countertop […]
2019 Home Design Trends You Can’t Miss
Each new year brings a lot of predictions about what’s trending in fashion, movies, interior design, travel destinations & food. Change is exciting and new and we’re always moving forward, but are we really? Trends are cyclical and what was popular 30 years ago returns as the new style of today. So what do we […]
Travertine Floors Stand the Test of Time
Who would’ve thought we’d be using the same material in our homes 2000 years later? Known as traverino in Italy travertine stone was used for the pillars, walls and floors of the infamous Roman Collisseum. Travertine is timeless and a great choice if you want a natural stone floor in your home. Rest easy if […]
