“Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind.” – James Russell Lowell Fashion, design and art lovers will be thrilled to see the upcoming new releases this fall. Take a peek at some of…
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Participating in the Traditional Home / Junior League of High Point Showhouse in April was one of the most gratifying experiences I have had in my career. I The creativity and camaraderie of the design community blew me away and seeing…
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Calling all design aficionados! The theme and dates for LEGENDS 2016 have been announced… LEGENDS 2016: ONE OF A KIND May 3-5, 2016 I have ranted and raved to all of my design collesgues that LEGENDS is by far the…
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Few things get me as giddy as the anticipation of new collections released by my favorite interior and fashion designers. Schumacher‘s A-List of designer collaborations contains all of my most loved design talents including Mary McDonald, Celerie Kemble, Alessandra Branca,…
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Chandra Johnson is a lady of many talents. Not only was she a past dancer, gymnast, and model, but she has also played a major role in the arts and philanthropic communities of Charlotte. Chandra’s authenticity (along with her husband…
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I fell under the spell of Greystone Mansion seeing it in the pages of Veranda magazine as their showhouse in 2009. Designed by favorite talents Mary McDonald and Nathan Turner, the courtyard was transformed into a chinoiserie themed backdrop in…
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When a client brings a spark of inspiration to the design process, it makes my job as a designer much more rewarding. My primary role as an interior designer is an interpreter…being able to translate my client’s tastes into successful…
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I have been immersed in Sue Roe’s book In Montmartre this summer learning about the birth of modern art in intense detail. I always thought I understood the basics influences and philosophies, but the author brings the era to life with…
Read postI had the pleasure of interviewing Melissa Rufty of MMR Interiors for my latest interiors feature for Peachy Magazine. I have been a long time fan of her work and am delighted to share more of her work and inspiration…
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The July/August issue of Peachy Magazine is now live featuring the enchanting work of New Orleans based designer Melissa Rufty. We are thrilled to also have our first interiors cover showcasing her colorful work. Melissa is just as charismatic and…
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