“Thank You DAD”
Father’s Day is this Sunday! Let’s take this moment to say, “Thank You Dad & Happy Farther’s Day!” Let’s face it – sometimes being a dad isn’t the easiest of jobs! Fatherhood is full of...
View ArticleFun in the Shade – Window Solutions That Keep You Cool
Summer is an amazing time here on beautiful Lake Gaston. It’s always wonderful when the weather allows us to enjoy some time out in the sun and water. But sometimes we can also use a much-needed...
View ArticleTake Nature’s Cue when Choosing a Color Scheme
Summer is upon us and the great outdoors is filled with color…flowers, leaves, bugs, vegetables and more. Designers often use nature as inspiration for color schemes. Here are a few colors of nature...
View ArticleBorn in the USA
The 4th of July holiday weekend is approaching! It’s the highlight of our Summer season here at Lake Gaston. Dock parties, amazing fireworks, boat rides with friends and family are to be expected! We...
View ArticleStay-cation on Lake Gaston
A Stay-cation is taking the time off for some R&R, but staying close to home to save a little cash. This is a great idea, just as long as you actually rest instead of catching up on your to-do...
View ArticleFinding fun and finds in Atlanta!
We just returned from our semi-annual market trip to Atlanta. Boy did we pack a lot into this trip! We were pleased to be invited to a Retailers Round Table Breakfast sponsored by Home Accents Today...
View ArticleInterior Designer or Party Planner?
2014 has kept this girl busy. As Mary would say: “How do you even keep up with your social calendar, I would go crazy!” You could say I’m a bit of a social butterfly. I love parties, entertaining and...
View ArticleDining Alfresco – August is National Picnic Month
August is just a few days away, so make the most of it and take it outside! Here on beautiful Lake Gaston, we have the perfect back-drop for a picnic. So enjoy National Picnic Month in style! Earlier...
View ArticleThe Reason Why to Design-Before and Afters
Interior design has been my profession and my passion for almost thirty years. That means there are lots of pictures of projects before and after. It is always fun to look back and see what a...
View ArticleTips to Get Ready for Back-To-School
Summer has almost come to a close and fall is peaking in. The new school year is just around the corner and it’s the perfect time to get organized before the chaos of homework and after school...
View ArticleThe Complete Nursery Design on a Budget
It’s been a while since my last posts on the progress of my nursery make-over… and it’s finished! Great timing because we just received some amazing news to share also – we’re having a BOY!!! Check...
View ArticleThe Shower Niche-a Place to Stash the Soap and Shampoo!
How many times have you used a shower and not had a place to put down the shampoo bottle and bar of soap? Placing these necessities on the floor is far too far to reach and exposes them to way too...
View ArticleRugs 101- Everything you need to know when shopping for an area rug.
Shag, Tufted, Woven, Spun, Flat Weave, Felted, Indoor/Outdoor, Round or Rectangle, and Runners! There are so many options. Where does one begin when searching for the perfect area rug? It seems a bit...
View ArticleMudroom Must Haves
With the changes in the season and school starting up again, it’s a great time to think about how to help your family stay more organized. Whether you have a designated mudroom or a small nook just...
View ArticleMy Favorite Closet Accessories
We have several custom closet designs on the drawing board for clients. As I was researching closet accessories I found a few that I would like to incorporate into our next closet project. All closet...
View ArticleAutumn’s Baby “BEE” Shower
Autumn, her husband Ryan with their surprise guest , Autumn’s mom and sister who came all the way from Indiana! Buzz! Buzz! This past Saturday we hosted a Baby “BEE” Shower for Autumn and her husband,...
View ArticleFall 2014 Interior Design Trends
With the Fall 2014 High Point Furniture Market only a few weeks away, we are eager to see the latest trends first hand. The style spotters have made the following predictions. We’ll be keeping our...
View ArticlePillow Talk is Not Only for the Bedroom
One of my favorite decorative accessories is a pillow. Pillow talk is not just for the bedroom. Pillows can talk by injecting style, color and impact into any space. Pillows should be considered the...
View ArticleEasy Ways to Cozy Up Your Home for Fall
Fall is here! It’s that time of year again to stow away our favorite summer fashion and accessories and bring out our warm fuzzy Fall and winter attire for the transition from Summer to Fall. Why not...
View Article2014 Fall High Point Furniture Market Highlights
The MSLL girls just got back from the Fall 2014 High Point Furniture Market – Here’s are some of the highlights! Market is a great place to find creative display ideas – how fun would it be to have a...
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