Tag Archives: AL

Remodel of a Bungalow

For the past year and a half, I have been working on an addition/remodel of a bungalow in Homewood, a quaint suburb of Birmingham.   Yes, good planning takes time!   The homeowner, architect, and myself have tried to think of every … Continue reading

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How To Display Your Clutter

The holidays are over, and who isn’t looking for a few ways to declutter their home?   It’s easy to discard the items you don’t use, but what about the knick knacks you love and want to display?   Do your “special” … Continue reading

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Decorating For The Holidays

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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Lunch With A Friend

  I had the nicest lunch on Friday with Paula Coldiron from the lifestyle blog, Two Ellie.   If you have not read it, check Two Ellie out as it is a good one!   Paula is a stay at home mom and has made … Continue reading

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Fun Fall Trends

My segment on fall trends for the home is airing TODAY, October 19th, on NBC-13 Daytime Alabama at 11:30 AM.  I have to say, I adore this season’s looks!  If I had to sum it up in one word, I’d … Continue reading

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Falling for Gourds

Summer is to flowers as fall is to…gourds!  Take inspiration from the colors and shapes of the season’s harvest to add that extra something to your home. I love the grays, blues, and creamy white color of the season’s mix.    … Continue reading

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Floral Arrangements for the Shoot

One thing that made the photo shoot I mentioned in my previous post so much fun — and the rooms that much more exquisite — were the beautiful flower arrangements created by Chris Carter of Christopher Glenn.  Take a look…

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Photo Shoot

I have been working hard the past three weeks on an exciting new project! It’s an incredible, historical house in Birmingham — home to a fun, young family — and they hired me to work on the interiors of a few rooms.  Interestingly, … Continue reading

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Portfolio Peek!

Below is the home of my client and dear friend.    I am pleased to announce some of these photos recently appeared, much to my delight, in the March 2011 issue of  Birmingham Home and Garden.  A big thanks to Jean Allsopp Photography for allowing me … Continue reading

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What If a Tornado Hit Your Town?

As you’ve seen on the news – or perhaps firsthand – many areas of Alabama and surrounding states were devastated by tornadoes on April 27, 2011.  One of the places most devastated was my hometown of Tuscaloosa.  Some areas are barely recognizable; pictures … Continue reading

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