I could hardly contain my excitement as we trekked over to Falls Village, Connecticut on Saturday afternoon for a tour of Bunny Williams’ garden. (I was invited by Margot Shaw, editor of flower...
I had the absolute pleasure of attending Trade Secrets in Connecticut while I was up north over the weekend. A few other women from Birmingham joined me for this weekend adventure and we had a lovely...
I love the recent movement to shop local. There are so many local artisans and craftsmen that deserve to be celebrated in our communities but often times get overlooked. I’ve been thinking for ...
Like I mentioned in the previous post, I attended the Traditional Home party honoring this year’s New Trads while I was in NYC. I had such a great time visiting with the other honorees and catc...
I just got back from a marathon trip to NYC- project meetings, shopping, a great meal here, another there, repeat. Throw in a fabulous Traditional Home party (more to come on that), NYC’s first...
Can you believe it’s already May? Are you looking for a mini-vacation? Charleston’s world-renowned Spoleto Festival USA is kicking off later this month and I am hoping to catch the last w...
Where do I begin?! There are so many things that I’d like to share about my trip and … unfortunately, so little time and space! I loved having the privilege of attending the Design Leader...
I’m so thrilled to announce that the Spring issue of TRADhome has launched! It is an absolute honor to be included with 9 such outstanding designers. A special thanks to Ronda Carman for her n...
Goodbye Birmingham… Hello Marrakech! This week, I’m boarding a plane and heading to Morocco for this year’s Design Leadership Summit. I can hardly contain myself thinking about all ...
There’s no place quite like Charleston, South Carolina at this time of year when the gardens are in bloom and the temperatures haven’t yet hit the triple digits that will come all too soo...
Tomorrow begins my upcoming monthly series on Charleston, South Carolina! I lived in Charleston for several years prior to moving back to Birmingham, and it is a place that is very near and dear to m...
So, Springtime this year has bitten me with the shopping bug. And not just any shopping bug… a BIG shopping bug. And while I rather enjoy the ailments that come as a result of this “bug&#...
I don’t often post about personal things, but this time I just couldn’t resist! I wanted to share pictures from a tea party I recently hosted for my daughter’s fourth birthday. We i...
What better way to usher in the weekend than with a party recap?! My mini-series on LA wouldn’t be complete without mentioning all the fabulous parties and events I had the honor of attending w...
Being a designer who loves antiques that have one-of-a-kind detailing, I was right at home shopping in the design district of Los Angeles. It was incredibly refreshing to wander through new stores an...
We’re changing things up a bit this week on the blog thanks to my recent trip to Los Angeles! I had such a great time meeting new acquaintances and seeing old friends, learning more about the w...
There are few things in this world that are as wonderful as looking out over the Great Smokey Mountains. There are even fewer things in this world that are as wonderful as looking out over the Great ...
Last weekend I was honored to receive the Shutze Award from the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art for a project I did in Atlanta several years ago. I am so fortunate to be recognized by s...
On my last visit to Charleston, I finally took a few hours to visit an old friend Dave Dawson, and the workroom of his company Urban Electric. He gave me the grand tour of the facility, which was tr...
I am thrilled to receive the news that I have been named one of Elle Decor’s “Bloggers’ Choice” up-and-comers in 2012! And, thank you to my friend Ronda Carmen of All The Bes...
As I look forward to 2012, the many exciting opportunities on the horizon, and upcoming projects in Birmingham, Atlanta, Charleston, and New York, it has been fun to review 2011. 2011 was a year fill...
A couple of weeks ago I was in Atlanta and had a chance to visit a wonderful Christmas “pop-up” shop in the West Side, “Boutique de Noel”. This special little shop caught my...
I was happy to have my home included in Veranda’s Designers at Home series this week. Follow this link to see the other beautiful designer’s homes decorated for the holidays! by VERANDA M...
I adore Christmas! Despite the cold weather, it is my very favorite time of the year. On an personal level, Christmas is a season filled with hope, renewal and rejoicing. I love the hustle and bust...
One of my favorite ways to add interest to a space is by layering unusual or one-of-a-kind objects, including light fixtures, lamps, and shades. A beautiful lamp with a handmade or custom detailed s...
A few weeks ago I was in Atlanta at one of my favorite rug shops, (Keivan Woven Arts) reviewing Turkish antique rugs for a NY apartment project. They had just received their latest shipment, and I s...
Thank you to ELLE DECOR for including me in your Designer Insiders Weekly Finds! I had the privilege of meeting several of the talented individuals behind ELLE DECOR along with a quick tour of the h...
Last spring I was honored to be invited to the annual Design Leadership Summit which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark. I enjoyed meeting many industry partners and designers whose work I have admire...
There is something about Charleston! I vividly remember my first visit to Charleston. I was arriving for summer school after my sophmore year in college and was excited to experience a place I had he...
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