Tag Archives: design blog

A View Of My Garden

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

 I met with a dear client the other day at her home.   She was referred to me through her sister in law, and through the process of working on her home last summer and fall, we have become friends.  She is one … Continue reading →

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Williams-Sonoma Designer Marketplace Series-Part 2

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Once again, I had the pleasure of being a guest contributor to the Designer Marketplace by Williams and Sonoma.  In this particular article, I discuss making every square inch of your house as functional as possible.  After all, you are suppose to live in … Continue reading →

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Remodel of a Bungalow

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

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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Williams-Sonoma Designer Marketplace Series

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

I have had something really exciting happen to me lately….. Williams- Sonoma has begun a blog where they have designers throughout the nation write for it, and they have asked me to contribute.   I am so excited and honored to be associated … Continue reading →

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Spring Gardening Trends {a guest post}

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

  As the weather warms up in Alabama, I guess you could say I have a case of spring fever.  I asked Hilary Ross, a longtime friend and a landscape designer/horticulturist here in Birmingham, Al, to give us a few gardening trends … 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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Turquoise Is The Color Of The Day

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Remember a few months ago I mentioned I was working on a little girl’s bedroom, and the entire project was a surprise to her? The room was installed a few months ago, and it turned out beautifully.  Custom draperies, headboard, window … Continue reading →

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Inspired

Monday, January 30, 2012

Of course we all know what an inspirational spot Pinterest can be. It really is such a great source. Lately I have been noticing what great quotes and motivational pieces that can be found. These are just a few that … Continue reading →

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Quick Tips for a Beautiful Home

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

This past week I had the pleasure of co-hosting NBC-13 Daytime AL with David Lamb while Wendy Garner was on jury duty.   I had so much fun as the Daytime crew consists of just a really great group of people. Here … Continue reading →

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