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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...
Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands 2012
Last week I attended the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands in downtown Asheville. If the words "craft fair" makes you think of popsicle stick art and sock monkeys, you should know this is not...
Happy Blogiversary Design Carolinas!
Can it really be a year already since I threw off the velvet handcuffs of Corporate America and launched a blog and a design business? What an amazing year it has been. When I started Design...
K2 Studio: Eclectic Home Furnishings in Asheville
Last weekend, my husband and I had the chance to enjoy a rare, kid-free break while our son stayed with family friends. So of course we high-tailed it straight to Asheville to enjoy great food,...
Five Tips for Better Lighting
Everyone's had the negative experience of a badly lit space: an office filled with buzzing fluorescents, or the restaurant table that seems more like an inquisitor's seat with a blinding bulb...
Artist Spotlight: Diane Hughes
Last week I had the opportunity to spend an afternoon in the studio of Charlotte artist Diane Hughes. As a photographer and fine artist, Diane finds inspiration in trees, landscapes, and raw...
New Surfaces: Trends in Stone and Tile
I've had the good fortune to work on two great kitchen renovations this spring, which has given me the chance to get familiar with the latest and greatest in the world of stone and tile. If you're...
My Summer Entertaining Style
Summer is almost here! Between Memorial Day barbeques, 4th of July picnics, outdoor weddings, and all the summer birthdays, I am looking forward to some outdoor celebrating this summer. Last fall...
The Thomas Moser Trunk Show
Last weekend I had the chance to see one of my all-time favorite furniture lines: Thomas Moser. Best known for their exquisite, hand-crafted wood furniture, the Maine-based company was here in...
French Connections: Global Style in the Heart of NC
"Global" style is a popular decorating trend right now. It's a look that's colorful, eclectic, and a touch exotic, with a focus on natural materials and hand-done embellishments. Global...
Sneak Peek From Spring Furniture Market
This past week was High Point's bi-annual furniture market, when insiders get to view the latest in home furnishings and decor. It's an opportunity to see thousands of new products before they land...