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College Apartment Cool Decorating Ideas

September 8, 2020 by carole 6 Comments

Living Family Room Area Media Unit

Just moved my son into his new college pad and I am pumped with several cool decorating ideas.

First and foremost, I need to make a disclaimer. My son’s apartment is decked to the max because he loves design and, well, I am his mother. A rising senior in a work co-op program, he makes...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Interior Design, Thrifting, Upcycling & Reuse Decor

Spring Inspiration

April 23, 2019 by carole 1 Comment

silf faux floral hanging wreaths

For some further spring inspiration, I’ve compiled quotes and poetry in addition to store photos just for fun.

I love this season as my last blog implies, so I thought I’d...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Holidays, Interior Design, Seasonal Decor

My Very Best Tips for Buying Vintage Furniture

July 24, 2018 by carole Leave a Comment

Why would I want to give away my very best tips for buying vintage furniture?

Whether folks buy from us at Form & Function or another reputable dealer, educated decisions help alleviate buyer’s remorse.  If you’ve decided that vintage furniture is an acceptible substitute...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Auction & Estate Sales, Thrifting

Antique Stores in Raleigh

February 15, 2018 by carole Leave a Comment

Antique Stores in Raleigh Antiques Emporium

There is one fierce bunch of estrogen fueling the local economy and beautifying the homes of Raleigh. 

If there is one thing I learned when I developed the idea of Design District Raleigh, it is that ladies are doing the lion’s share of antique stores in Raleigh. Five years ago,...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Interior Design, Out & About

Raleigh Interior Designer Year In Review

January 29, 2015 by carole Leave a Comment

Workin’ it…Raleigh Interior Designer Year in Review!

Happy New Year, everyone! Wait, what? It’s already February? Where did the time go? Before it’s too late, we need to reminisce on the good ole days with this Raleigh interior designer year in review! In no particular...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Interior Design, Redesign

Los Angeles Architecture Tour

November 4, 2014 by carole Leave a Comment

North Carolina Modernist Houses Los Angeles Architecture Tour

We started over in Silverlake neighborhood again, touring another Lautner home, Silvertop (an interesting Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Architecture, Art, Home & Garden Tours, Interior Design, Out & About, Travel

Modernist Architecture Tour

November 4, 2014 by carole 1 Comment

Los Angeles Modernist Architecture Tour

I am in LA  on a “six day, five night, heart-pounding Modernist architecture tour”, to quote our guide, North Carolina Modernist Houses founder George Smart. And...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Architecture, Art, Home & Garden Tours, Interior Design, Travel

Hollywood Regency Asian Inspired Interior Design

August 24, 2014 by carole Leave a Comment

Hollywood Regency Asian Inspired Interior Design 

Welcome to Hollywood Regency land with a decidedly Asian flair.  The young couple that reside here love all things vintage, listen to old school music and want a sophisticated place to entertain their thirty-something friends.

Hollywood...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Art, Interior Design

The French Girl’s Apartment Inspired Interior Design

August 21, 2014 by carole 3 Comments

The French Girl’s Apartment Inspired Interior Design for the Store

We revealed our new window vignette on Facebook and I thought I’d explore the elements that make up our French Girl’s apartment.  My employees laughed at me, as I gave our French girl a name (Sophie),...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Art, Interior Design

Old Books Craft Project

August 6, 2014 by carole Leave a Comment

Old Books Craft Project

I am inspired by the patina of old book pages, but sometimes these lovely old books are beyond repair. My team has found a good way to reuse and upcycle them with this old books craft project. Back in the day (as in last year), Bad Boy tore out pages from a tattered,...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, DIY, Interior Design

Headboards

July 30, 2014 by carole Leave a Comment

Headboard Design Ideas

I came across a stash of magazines my mother had, dating from the mid to late ’90s. It goes to show that many headboard design ideas are timeless and crafted from different reclaimed materials. I loved this one crafted from tin ceiling tiles.

Old tin ceiling...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Architecture, Furniture Redos, Interior Design

No Money Monday: Cleaning Items

July 28, 2014 by carole Leave a Comment

The bad part of a road trip is the arrival home.  This latest trip included hunting and pecking through Tennessee with my friend, Jim, who also sells antiques. Arriving home, I always have that sinking feeling that I have to unload the car immediately. Sometimes I’ve been known to leave...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, DIY

Thankful Thursday: Shopping for Vintage

July 24, 2014 by carole Leave a Comment

Shopping for Vintage Furniture and Goods

I am reminded lately how lucky I am to do what I do.  Life is short so you better love what you do.  Someone commented recently that it must be wonderful to go shopping all the time for the store. I grumbled that it IS work, after all, even...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Art, Auction & Estate Sales, Furniture Redos, Interior Design, Thrifting, Upcycling & Reuse Decor

Old Versus New

April 28, 2014 by carole Leave a Comment

Fake-tiques

I’ve done this before…please join me and take the “old versus new” challenge.   What can you find new that has a perfectly acceptable twin that is old?   Many big box stores, Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Furniture Redos, Interior Design, Upcycling & Reuse Decor

Design Lessons I Learned From My Mother

February 24, 2014 by carole Leave a Comment

I am in Canada (a.k.a. The Frozen Tundra), visiting my folks, and I am reminded of how influential my mother’s design aesthetic has been on my own.  My parents moved into this condo, almost 19 years ago, after moving out of the family home where we were raised.   Things have changed...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Architecture, Art, Home & Garden Tours, Interior Design, Organization

Arlington Court

October 1, 2013 by carole Leave a Comment

Arlington Court History

Arlington Court is also part of the National Trust, as are the hiking areas we’ve toured.  The website describes the house here…

“Arlington...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Architecture, Art, Home & Garden Tours, Interior Design, Travel

All Things British

September 30, 2013 by carole Leave a Comment

Lucky to sneak a break from F&F and tour England with my sisters. We started briefly in London then a couple weeks in Ilfracombe North Devon, hiking and touring the British countryside.  We packed it in for...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Architecture, Art, Home & Garden Tours, Travel

Design Inspired Hike

July 30, 2013 by carole 2 Comments

Because I deserved it, I escaped the dining room table work mess for a design inspired hike and took my walking companion with me.

Buddy, my ever faithful companion

This clever way to disguise a guardrail...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Art, Home & Garden Tours, Interior Design, Out & About, Travel, Upcycling & Reuse Decor

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Carole Marcotte

My name is Carole and I am a caring, efficient and passionate interior decorator. I help clients create stylish, functional homes that respect their past while designing for their future. After extensive research, I work tirelessly to blend clients’ existing and new decor into the overall design scheme. I love what I do.

My ideal for the design world in general (I can dream big, can’t I?): People will stop buying crap, refurbish and highlight their existing treasures and, if they absolutely need more stuff, buy only resale items (vintage, antique, consignment or the like). And if it must be new stuff, it will provide significant function, environmental sustainability or support our artists and thereby feed our soul. I am on a mission…care to join me?

My blog is a little bit decorating tips, a little bit travel, and a whole lotta love and design musings. Xo

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