Category Archives: interiors

Thanks, StyleBlueprint Birmingham!

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

All of us know what it is like to get bombarded with a 50+ emails every morning suggesting we read this or buy that – it is exhausting. I want to share with you an online publication that is certainly cut from … Continue reading →

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My New Favorite Read

Thursday, April 18, 2013

  Do you ever walk into a room, or look at a picture of a room, and become invigorated by what you see?   That’s exactly how I feel when I look at the work of Cindy Smith and Jane Schwab.   Jane … Continue reading →

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Real Homes for Real Life

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

It’s been a while since I last blogged (September, but who is counting?!).   By the time I work,  take care of my family, complete my volunteer commitments, keep up with social media, and other things that pop up with everyday living,  blogging … Continue reading →

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The Kitchen

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Recently, I taped a television segment on kitchen trends for Daytime AL.   I always enjoy working with them as they are just a really great group of nice, fun people.   If you haven’t seen their show before, catch them on NBC at 11:30 Monday thru … Continue reading →

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Gone to the Dogs

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Dogs are part of the family, and we are honored to say they love our interiors…. Some pets make a photo that much better. photo courtesy of Jean Allsopp While others like to sneak into a photo shoot. And well, what can … Continue reading →

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Wallpaper…

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

I am working on a client’s dining room, and I am looking for a beautiful paper with a light background and a dramatic pattern.  Classic but with a little edge.  In my search, I have come across a few papers I find to … Continue reading →

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A Master Bedroom Sneak Peek

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Favorite part of my job?   Watching our hard work in designing a plan for a home come to life! I can’t show too much, but here is a little peek into a master bedroom and office I recently completed for a wonderful couple.   They wanted a suite that was … Continue reading →

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Decorating For The Holidays

Friday, December 23, 2011

I think I am finally ready for Christmas as my house is decorated and my to-do list is ALMOST complete.  I guess that is a good thing since Christmas is only two days away! While I love all of the pretty things you see this … Continue reading →

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Finding Inspiration In Your Surroundings

Saturday, December 17, 2011

What inspires me? One day, it may be the mixing of textures such as iron and raw wood, and on another, it may be a picture or something I come across in nature. Lately, I have been inspired by subtle details … Continue reading →

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Simplifying Our Lives In A Not-So-Simple Season

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

As much as I want to say I am ready for Christmas, I am not.  As I mentioned in an earlier post, I have had two installs the past week.   Work, on top of a Christmas birthday for one of … Continue reading →

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