You know how you can tell the age of a movie by the shoes and purses? No? Ok maybe I’ve verged from SJP wannabe dangerously close into Fashion Nerd territory. Not cool, Kallah, not cool. Well, point is, some things are more quickly outdated than others. And when it comes to Christmas home decor – […]
Lisa Matthews, Interior Designer and owner of Adagio Antiques, went to high school with Amy Howard. If you aren’t familiar with the Amy Howard Paint brand, it is an easy to use, DIY, “green” product brand. This line of paint and finishes can be used on just about anything (metal, kitchen cabinets, concrete containers, mirrors […]
Sauces simmering in small bright pans, pies cooling on the dessert table, fresh rosemary sprigs poking waftily out of the huge turkey in the oven, mashed potatoes being whipped with care and a good pound of sweet cream butter, sipping a sweet red to keep myself from eating everything in sight as I place the […]
Ever looked at an H&G mag and thought, I wish I could take this or that old brown wood piece and jazz it up with a coat of paint? I know, haven’t we all. Like these hot pink dining chairs, which no doubt were snapped up for a farthing at some flea market. This is […]
Traci Zeller Home Candle Captures Signature Scent Hand-poured soy candle packs crisp, clean fragrance in versatile mercury glass The effortless style of Interior Designer Traci Zeller has been captured in the perfect home accent: a custom candle. Traci, the mother of twin boys, says there’s no need to forsake style and elegance at home […]
Accent Tables are the supporting cast to the leading characters- sofa and chair. Necessary pieces of furniture that should jive with the style of the room. I’m referring to side tables and sofa tables. Their duty is holding beverages, stacking books, displaying holiday decor and exhibiting family portraits. Before buying, think about what you need, measure […]
A little bit aromatherapy is one of the most affordable luxuries, and science has proven that certain scents can alter your mood – like citrus or peppermint for energy, and lavender or vanilla for a calming effect. Your sense of smell is closely associated with memory – it’s fun to keep this in mind when […]
David Newcombe is passionate about interiors. He and Rusty Griffith (both native Charlotteans and the owners of Alexander Scott) have placed an unmistakably beautiful stamp on retail home interiors. Alexander Scott is located in the former McColl Fine Art building at 208 East Boulevard. The stunning building has carefully curated vignettes of furniture, gifts, accessories […]
I have watched interior designers build an entire room around a great Oushak rug. The area rug can be the inspiration of a room or the after thought as in….”I have all this great furniture now I need a rug”. Whether it is the first or last item you purchase, here are a few tips […]
Everywhere you look in fashion & decor again this year. It’s still a jungle out there ladies, and you can feel safe in investing that animal print blouse, scarf, bag or pillow because this style is now as basic as black. Go beyond pairing it with classic colors and mix it up with brights like […]
The choices are endless. Once the lamp is chosen all eyes turn to the shade. As promised last week, I will give a few lampshade buying tips and introduce you to a great resource. Let’s talk purpose and style with Barbara Paulk of BMP Interiors (my fabulous resource). Barbara Paulk, an Interior Designer, had trouble […]
Have you ever gone shopping for something as seemingly simple as a lamp only to be totally overwhelmed and completely confused? Or gotten your new lamp home only to find it looks awful in its intended place? Lamps are accessories with purpose–to bring light and ambiance to a room. I have searched books and blogs, […]
