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Red wine, chocolate, kids and pets: Nature vs. Upholstery
In my household, there are certain forces of nature (4-year-old child, cats, husband) who are the natural foes of pristine surfaces. Which is why my upholstery is all, by design, brown. I sigh over...
The Depot at Gibson Mill
I recently discovered The Depot at Gibson Mill in Concord, NC. It's an old mill that's been converted into an antiques and designer mall. Inside you'll find bright, sunlit corridors and hundreds of...
Introducing Design Carolinas
Well hello! Thank you for dropping by our grand opening. Can you call a blog launch a grand opening? I've decided you can. My name is Tamara, and I'll be the host here. I'm new to blogging, but not...
Highlights from The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
I attended the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands at the Asheville Civic Center this past Friday. Not only did I see and experience beautiful works of fine art and craft, but I was also able to...
Slate Interiors
Slate Interiors (1401 Central Ave, Charlotte) is the kind of place I like to go to for a regular dose of inspiration. Lucky me, it's also right in my neighborhood! Self-described as “Paris Flea...
Kids’ Rooms: Shower Me With Love
As part of some research for a current project, I stopped into the store, Shower Me With Love, in the SouthPark area of Charlotte next to Barnes & Noble. They specialize all things kid/baby,...
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
The Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands is coming to the Asheville Civic Center July 21-24, 2011. The Southern Highland Crafts Guild describes the event on their website: For four days each July...