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Red, White and Blue Christmas
Before I get busy mashing the potatoes and roasting the beast, I thought I'd snap a few photos of our Christmas dining room. Taking a cue from my holiday china, which is made by the Finnish company...
Design Carolinas’ 2nd Annual “Made in the Carolinas” Gift Guide
Last year my Carolina-made gift guide was so popular I've decided to do it again. This time with an even bigger selection of hand-crafted goodies made right here by artists and artisans of the...
Interview with Charlotte Printmaker Liz Saintsing
It was a crisp fall evening - open studio night in the artsy NoDa neighborhood of Charlotte, and I'd found my way to the home of artist and printmaker Liz Saintsing. The studio tour map indicated...
Shopping the Paris Flea Market
I just love a good flea market or antique mall, because they're such great sources for unique furniture and home accents. For a recent client's kitchen renovation, I picked up a set of...
Postcards from Paris: 5 Lessons in French Style
I'm bidding a brief adieu to the Carolinas for today's post in order to share style insights from my recent trip to Paris. Ahh, Paris {sigh}. I just returned from a week's vacation in this...
Six Style Trends from the Largest Furniture Show on Earth
Twice each year, the city of High Point hosts over 80,000 visitors who come from around the country and even the world to see the latest in home furnishings and decor. Over 2000 companies set up...
Meet the Makery: Local. Handmade. Easy.
Combine the editing eye of an art curator, the local talent of North Carolina artists and artisans, and exclusive deals on handmade goods, and what do you get? The great idea behind The Makery! I...
Falling for Pumpkin Orange
Hands down, fall is my favorite season. I love the crunchy leaves underfoot, the toasty smells and cozy sweaters. But most of all, I love the rich, harvest colors of autumn. Russet brown, crimson...
Axis Pottery of Asheville
In a region best known for traditional mountain craft and folk art, JJ Jucick's contemporary pottery stands out from the crowd. I happened upon his booth at last summer's Biltmore Village Annual...
Best of Charleston Shopping: Art & Design
When we visited Charleston a few weekends ago, I made it a priority to scope out the town for unique sources for art and design. In a city teeming with creativity and style, there is no shortage of...
Color Inspiration from Charleston
Certain cities have a distinctive color palette all their own, and Charleston, SC is one of those places. My husband and I enjoyed a child-free mini-break in Charleston this past weekend, and I fell...
Home Tour: Diane’s Ethereal, Painterly Bungalow
Last summer I shared a post about Charlotte artist Diane Hughes, who creates gorgeous paintings based on still lifes and nature photography. When I visited Diane at her studio for our interview, I...