In an attempt to put some fire under me and complete my foyer/dining room/living room refresh, I decided to join in the One Room Challenge this time! I've been a big fan of Linda at Calling It Home blog's ORC for quite some time and am so excited to be part of this with alot of other talented bloggers! If you aren't familiar with the ORC, it's 6 weeks of transforming a space. Some people do … [Read more...]
Blue & White Easter Table Setting
Spring came a few weeks early to North Georgia this year and it seems Easter sneaked in on its coattails! I started adding Spring touches to the house around the first of March, but my Easter table wasn't finished until just a few days ago. Luckily, due to the fact that before Christmas, I found a really great blue and natural table runner and a set of 8 blue and white napkins ( you may … [Read more...]
Christmas Home Tour 2015
Season's Greetings! I know it's the 11th hour for my Christmas Home Tour 2015, but things have been extra busy this year! I haven't been blogging as much as I'd like, but I hope to catch up soon and share some projects I've done lately in the new year. As some of you know, I am an interior decorator in the Atlanta area, but what I haven't shared on my blog yet is that I have a new Etsy shop … [Read more...]
2015 Serenbe Designer Showhouse
This past weekend, my husband and I drove to the idyllic community of Serenbe right outside Atlanta to tour the 2015 Serenbe Designer Showhouse. If you are not familiar with the community of Serenbe, it's a really interesting living concept founded by Marie and Steve Nygren. Years ago while introducing their children to the Georgia countryside, they discovered this gem of land and created a … [Read more...]
2 Different Fall Table Settings on a Southern Porch
There's finally a nip and crispness in the North Georgia air! Playing with table settings and the different color combinations found in nature and textiles is one of my favorite ways to express my creativity. My oldest son works at the Williams-Sonoma outlet now and let's just say it's every bit as tempting as it sounds! They have some beautiful dinnerware, tablecloths, and napkins and I walk … [Read more...]
Lighting Guidelines for Dining Room Spaces
In design, there are times it's "acceptable" to break the rules, and other times when following them is not only beneficial, but necessary. There are a few guidelines to consider when adding lighting in dining spaces because it affects both function and ambience. The proper size, style, and type of lighting is key. Lighting has the power to make a small area appear larger and more grand, or it can … [Read more...]
Pottery Barn Napkins Inspired Easter Table
Hi, Friends! Happy Thursday to ya! How's that whole Daylight Savings Time thing going? I sort of feel like I've been "off" since the time change deal last weekend. Things are in full swing around our house and it's been busy~ good busy, but busy nonetheless. My middle son has lacrosse practice every day and games every week, sometimes 2 with all the crazy weather we had a few weeks ago and trying … [Read more...]