Watch the entire first episode here! Did you catch the season premiere of Design Star last night? Im actually excited about this season because the designers seem to have a bit more personality than ...
Last week I was in NYC for most of the week to attend Blogfest 2012. Hosted by to-the-trade fabric powerhouses Kravet, Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Fils + a host of magazine and industry sponsors, the regi...
Today is my birthday! And as always its a humble day of reflection for me. Im here in NYC for Blogfest 2012 and it has been an amazing conference thus far. The photo you see above was snapped as I wa...
source My sister Adrianne shared this with me the other day & I just had to pass it along. Its the perfect message to get you through this hump day! ------- The Mayonnaise Jar & the Coffee When thing...
Ive had this infographic from House Beautiful magazine saved on my iPad for a couple months now, and every week Ive been looking at it and the designers featured here. When I decided to go to design ...
Cant get enough of this classic combination! How cool would these lanterns be on a covered porch? And I NEED that sunhat for days I lounge at the pool with my iPad and margarita. :) 1.2.3.4.5.6
Digging this photoshoot with singer Elle Varner styled in a sophisticated vintage. photos via AMMO magazine//ybf.com And I adore her answer to the question, "Whats your AMMO?" She replied ...
Want to work with me but dont live in the Atlanta area? Im excited to now offer video chat design consults for an affordable $100 per hour. This is a great option for anyone who has a space that just...
Sometimes a piece of art can inspire and entire room. In this case, I love this abstract piece from Jen Garrido. It inspired this feminine seating area featuring this fabulous sofa from Furbish Studi...
I hope your week has been fantastic! Ive been working my little behind off, and Im so excited to enjoy a day off tomorrow! My friend Loren is raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Red...
Im excited to announce that Ill be joining the Black Tie Barbecue team to assist in elevating their buffet & table displays for their already fabulous events! Take a look at my first buffet design th...
Did you get a chance to watch Design Wars on Friday? What did you think?? I was overwhelmed by all the tweets, texts, facebook shoutouts and phone calls. Thank you so much!! I thought the show turned...
I dont speak a lot about my faith here on the blog, but today I have to say that Im feeling especially Favored. I dont believe in luck, nor do I believe that you gain success or advantages in life vi...
Im bummed that I couldnt make it to the spring High Point Market but I have been following all of the shots from designers on Instagram! Thankfully a handful of peeps I are there and taking great sho...
Ive been talking about it for almost a year, and finally, my episode of Design Wars airs THIS FRIDAY! I can barely believe it. Have you been watching the show? I havent been able to catch too many ep...
SIDENOTE: This video was supposed to go live last week, but YouTube held it hostage! Whats up with that YouTube?? In this webisode, were talking about the fabulous Kelly Wearstler flagship store in L...
Thinking about adding lots of tangerine to my spring & summer wardrobe. What color are you loving right now?
Thanks to EVERYONE who came out to my 1000 posts celebration on Friday night, we had a ball! My super supportive friends all came dressed in the same color scheme and ANIMAL PRINT and I didnt even pl...
See that face? Thats what happy and grateful looks like. Those of you that have been reading SBP for a while, or since the beginning, have seen me go through so much! Changed countries, changed state...
Have you seen the April issue of House Beautiful? Its no secret that this is my favorite magazine, and this months issue is especially fabulous! Look at these three gorgeous kitchens that were featur...
Today, I am so thrilled to share some photos of a nursery design I did last year! My client had Heidi Geldhauser of Our Labor of Love photography the space and she did such a beautiful job! Im lookin...
Because Im a sucker for great watercolor illustrations, and I havent spotlighted an artist in a while! Purchase prints, read her blog and see more of her work HERE.
I started this blog in 2007 with no idea of where it would go. Over the years Ive had so many wonderful supporters both locally and afar and I cant believe that this week Ill post my 1000th post and ...
Im working on a tufted headboard for my studio and MAN, is it difficult! Im happy with the progress so far but I had to take a break from it last night because my hands were sore & my frustration lev...
No. 1// No. 2// No. 3// No. 4 Anytime someone asks me what my favorite color is, I always say that I love them all! Its too hard to pick a favorite. Every once and a while though, Ill become obsessed...
Since we started this series, weve had soooo many requests to do a webisode about thrifting! Although its hard to share all our secrets without actually walking you through it, we wanted to give you ...
photo via the smiley effect Whew! Its been crazy busy around these parts. Im gearing up for another busy week this morning with a big cup of coffee and prayer. Im looking forward to starting new inte...
Thanks so much Le Rapport Minoritaire for featuring me as one of 100 Outstanding Individuals in Art & Design! Its always humbling to get recognition from my peers, and to be included amongst such a g...
My friend Claire of High Gloss Blue will be competing against Kerry Howard & Robert White on todays episode of Design Wars! Be sure to check it out TODAY at 1PM on HGTV. All 3 are such fab designers ...
This week has been one of those weeks when things feel like they are finally falling together. Sometimes I get so caught up in the feeling of busy-ness that I dont stop to see the bigger picture. Do ...
You are no longer following . Undo?