Interiors

Interiors

Founder Diaries: How Ariene Bethea balances growth and alignment in her design business

Feb 26, 2026 | Brianna Crane

I met Ariene Bethea in 2020, back when she was running her brick-and-mortar shop Dressing Rooms Interiors.  Recently I checked in with Ariene, and, as expected, she shared so many inspiring words of wisdom. Here’s a look at how her love for home and intuitive nature have helped her build a storied business. Tell me […]


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How to start your art collection in Charlotte

Feb 20, 2026 | Brianna Crane

If you crave original art but don’t know how to find it, head to Art House Charlotte. It’s where owner Judith Weston Zehmke sells affordable artwork from her SouthPark area home. How it started: Like all of the best businesses, Judith started Art House 16 years ago because she saw a gap in the market. […]


Allison Welch Blue Ridge Mountain home designed by Charlotte Lucas
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Home Tour: This Blue Ridge Mountain home is ‘granny chic’ done right

Feb 3, 2026 | Brianna Crane

When Allison Welch purchased her Blue Ridge Mountain home, she wanted it to be her family’s happy place. So, when it was time to renovate, she tapped her best friend and interior designer Charlotte Lucas for the job.  The house was built in the 1970s, and this was a complete renovation. The goal was to […]


393 Old Palmetto Bluff Rd listed by vicky mitchener for $20 million
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Vicky Mitchener lists $18.25M waterfront estate in Palmetto Bluff

Jan 31, 2026 | Brianna Crane

Vicky Mitchener has recently listed Heron Hall, a 10-acre waterfront estate within the Montage Palmetto Bluff resort community, for $18.25 million. Michener, whose firm closed over $917 million in real estate last year, is no stranger to remarkable properties. But this coastal retreat is in a league of its own, designed for multi-generational living.   “Heron […]


Oxblood is the "it" color for 2026, according to Marie Cloud
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Pantone lied—2026 is a whole mood

Jan 30, 2026 | Brianna Crane

Charlotte’s top designers have spoken. This is the year of deep color, richer layers and pops of the unexpected.  Earlier this year, Pantone released its annual color of the year. And the selection—Cloud Dancer— missed the mark for many. I spend a lot of time studying interiors, and to me, it just felt untrue? So […]


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