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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...
Design Carolinas Guest Post at SavorNC Magazine
Head on over to SavorNC Magazine to read Design Carolinas' guest post, "A Savvy Shopper's Guide to Charlotte's Hippest 'Hoods". As Charlotte prepares to receive 35,000 visitors for the Democratic...
In Praise of Pocket Doors and Barn-style Sliders
When you live in a small home like I do, you quickly come to appreciate space-saving measures that help maximize every square inch. One of my favorite tricks for tight corridors and small rooms is...
A Sierra Foothills Style Wedding
Last month I attended the beautiful backyard wedding of my sister Kendra and brother-in-law Rob. They live in the picturesque Sierra Nevada foothills of Grass Valley, in Northern...
Refreshing Ideas for Four Tired Trends
Repeat Offender #1: The Keep Calm and Carry On Poster The "Keep Calm and Carry On" poster has become the "Hang in There" kitten of the decade. I recently learned the history of the poster, which was...
Design Carolinas Guest Post at SavorNC Magazine
This week I had the pleasure of guest blogging for SavorNC Magazine. On their blog I shared some of my favorite finds from the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands, recently held in Asheville. From...
Edge Furniture of Asheville
Before I begin this post I must mention I have the rare pleasure of writing it from one of my very favorite places on Earth, Battery Park Book Exchange in Asheville. I am in town on business with a...