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Discovering Seagrove Pottery
Is there a better way to spend a blustery January day than herding an energetic 4-year old around pottery galleries? Probably. But you're not reading this blog for practical parenting advice (I hope...
MoNA Gallery: Local Art in Plaza Midwood
Signage in the window says, "Wine" and "Chocolate". And that's all it took to get ME into the store. Once inside the charming gray bungalow on the corner of Central and Hawthorne, I discovered even...
Battery Park Book Exchange in Asheville
Located at the foot of the Grove Arcade downtown, you'll enter the Book Exchange to find a cozy bar and lounge, serving coffee beverages, 80 different kinds of wine, and locally sourced nibbles. As...
Winter Design Calendar
How about a little art, design and chocolate to beat the winter blahs? A few upcoming events from around the region: January 6, Charlotte: First Friday Gallery Crawl Stop by the galleries of...
Design Trends That Rocked 2011: Part 2
In my last post, I shared three of my favorite trends in home decor and design from 2011. (1) Bright & Saturated Color, (2)The Small/Local Movement, and (3) Wallpaper rocked my world this year....
Design Trends That Rocked 2011: Part 1
1. Bright & Saturated Color If we look back at the 00's as a decade of neutrals and soft, muted colors, I'm sensing that the teens are going to be all about high contrast and more vivid hues....
You’ve Got Mail: Displaying Holiday Cards
I think this may be the only time of the year when we get real mail anymore. How quaint it seems, that hand-addressed envelope with an old-fashioned stamp, slipped in among the bills and flyers and...
Alexander Scott’s Extraordinary Home Furnishings
A things that caught my eye during my visit: Mark your calendars for Saturday December 17th, when Alexander Scott will be hosting an open house and offering 15% off regularly priced items $50.00 or...
Buy Small, Buy Local: 12 Carolina Crafted Gifts
So, Etsy has this great functionality that allows you to search within any geography for local sellers. By specifying my search within the Carolinas, I've come up with a list of my top twelve picks...
Artisan Wood Furniture by Clayton Oxford
One of my most exciting finds at High Point Market last month: beautiful, artisan crafted sustainable wood furniture by local company Clayton Oxford. Clayton Oxford is one of those companies...
Deck the Halls: Ideas for Your Fireplace Mantel
I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving! I had a busy long weekend, with a packed to-do list that included pie eating, seeing The Muppets, and decorating my home for the holidays. The...
Holiday Design Events Calendar
Whether you're seeking fun activities for out-of-town guests, or just want to escape the crowded malls, there are a variety of design-related activities happening this season throughout the...