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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

All Work and No Play

November 28, 2013 by carole Leave a Comment

REALLY looking forward to this Thanksgiving vacation, relaxing with Mr. F&F and the kids.  Fast gear describes the last ten months and only by getting away can I actually slow down.

In order to clear the calendar for travel, yesterday we loaded in at a client’s house we’ve...Read More

Filed Under: Holidays, Travel

Vintage Christmas Decorations

November 20, 2012 by carole Leave a Comment

Business has been brisk for vintage Christmas decorations. I love merchandising this time of year with color themed areas, lots of ornaments and entertaining goods for the home.

The season has begun and Mr. F&F and I began this past weekend with a wine tasting, the kick-off for our...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Holidays, Seasonal Decor, Upcycling & Reuse Decor

Christmas Balls

December 24, 2011 by carole Leave a Comment

This was the year of Moneyball, Jingle Balls, soon-to-be New Year’s Eve ball drops…or in the case of Alec Baldwin, very “Schweddy Balls” on a recent flight….I’d like to call this the year of Christmas Balls.  I got balls.  Bowls of balls, balls on shells,...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Holidays, Seasonal Decor

Merry Christmas To Me

December 10, 2011 by carole 2 Comments

F&F’s pride and joy

Having these three all home (after college boy arrives December 18th) is all I want for Christmas…

So, Merry Christmas to me. 

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Filed Under: Holidays, Seasonal Decor

Holiday Decor, Part 2

November 21, 2011 by carole 1 Comment

christmas toys for girls and boys

Christmas at Form & Function West…and some Holiday Decor Part 2 at Oddfellows in Asheville, NC.

rockin good times sweet Avon ornaments below tree wouldn’t an orange mid-century lamp light up your holidays? how about a Pennsylvania Avenue street...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Holidays, Seasonal Decor

Holiday Decor

November 21, 2011 by carole Leave a Comment

hand painted silver ornament in milkglass

Christmas and holiday decor at Hunt & Gather, Form & Function style…lots of balls-in-a-bowl…my favorite way to display vintage ornaments…

silver balls in milkglass pedestal red balls, vintage tree topper and avon perfume ornaments...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Holidays, Seasonal Decor

Tablescapes

October 7, 2011 by carole 1 Comment

The tablescapes competition at the Southern Ideal Homeshow where F&F collected two prizes-Best in Show and Most Inspiring-from Dina Manzo, HGTV host and former reality...Read More

Filed Under: Holidays, Home & Garden Tours, Seasonal Decor, Upcycling & Reuse Decor

Thoughts for Autumn

September 7, 2011 by carole Leave a Comment

I don’t care that it was hotter ‘n hell out there today, I am thinking fall decor anyway…seriously…it was like New Orleans in July this morning!  When will this oppressive heat and humidity end?  Nevertheless, it’s post-Labor Day so time to gear up...Read More

Filed Under: Holidays, Seasonal Decor

Happy Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2011 by carole Leave a Comment

Happy Valentine’s Day, from my home to yours!

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Hearts Afire

February 9, 2011 by carole 2 Comments

So many expectations surround Valentine’s Day.

Couples need reservations for a special dinner and single folks feel bad. There are hearts everywhere. I like staying home and sharing the love with my family.  My romantic dinner is often a “party of five” and that is...Read More

Filed Under: Holidays, Seasonal Decor

Winter Wonderland: Snow in the Mountains

December 27, 2010 by carole Leave a Comment

Snowed-in in the mountains.  Enjoying the snow covered trees, the icicles on my neighbors’ houses, and lots of hot cocoa! Snow, snow, snow, snow!!

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Filed Under: Holidays, Home & Garden Tours, Seasonal Decor, Travel

My Favorite Start to the Season: Historic Oakwood Home Tour

December 21, 2010 by carole 3 Comments

The Christmas season doesn’t start for me until I take the annual home tour in the historic Oakwood district of Raleigh. 

I have done the Oakwood home tour every year, all twenty-three of them, living...Read More

Filed Under: Holidays, Home & Garden Tours, Seasonal Decor

Christmas Decor…for Free

December 16, 2010 by carole 1 Comment

I love to amass collections – bowls of balls (so to speak), Santas – everything looks better as a collection when decorating for the holidays.  Nature provides a lot of Christmas decor…and I’m lucky to have a magnolia tree, holly trees and some nandina bushes in my yard. ...Read More

Filed Under: Holidays, Seasonal Decor, Upcycling & Reuse Decor

Fall Inspiration: NC State Fair

October 23, 2010 by carole 1 Comment

Can you guess where I’ve been?

…a “bonsai” tutorial and garden sculptures from reused material…can you guess yet?

…lots of cute kids around…

…animal, vegetable, miracle…

…some...Read More

Filed Under: Art, Festivals, Holidays, Out & About, Seasonal Decor, Upcycling & Reuse Decor

Fall Halloween Decorations

October 5, 2010 by carole Leave a Comment

Okay…confession…before I went on this “crap-free” diet, I had amassed holiday trimmings…so here’s some of my autumnal crap…for better or worse…

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Filed Under: Holidays, Interior Design, Seasonal Decor

Finally Fall

October 2, 2010 by carole Leave a Comment

Fall is in the air, especially now that it’s not ninety degrees every darn day. Went apple picking and to an art fair…both inspire my fall decor…

…our wagon is full of Cameos, Goldens and Pink Ladies…

…time...Read More

Filed Under: Festivals, Holidays, Out & About, Seasonal Decor

Sunday Salutation

May 30, 2010 by carole Leave a Comment

My mermaids wish you and yours a very…

…Happy Memorial Day!

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Filed Under: Holidays, Seasonal 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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