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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
We started off at the Neutra Miller house which he designed for a woman who came to the desert to...Read More
We started over in Silverlake neighborhood again, touring another Lautner home, Silvertop (an interesting Read More
The fam escaped for five days after Christmas. Key West combined the best of everything for our diversity of interests. Chill out by the pool if you want (which I did with a great read “Oleander Girl” – highly recommend). Or jet-ski (which would have been an activity better...Read More
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 companionThis clever way to disguise a guardrail...Read More
I started the retail part of my business to encourage people to think more about reuse, but also to look at shopping beyond the big box stores. In my city of Raleigh I’d like to think that no designer needs to go to High Point to decorate for their client, or that consumers can get...Read More
I love what I do, I really do. However,...Read More
A few shots from the Asheville Design Showhouse 2012…
living room designed by postcards from paris out of greeneville, s.c. most of the house is oriented to the view…and what a view this time of year! wonderful outdoor living outdoor living room the kitchen was all business…a...Read MoreOnly in Asheville Part Two can you see a fashion show entirely devoted to orange. The Asheville Area Arts Council picks a different color each year for its fundraising ball and this year’s appropriately entitled The...Read More
It took awhile to get back on track post summer living of relaxed schedules and my alter Asheville ego. After returning from Asheville we jumped right into school activities, moved back into our bedroom/new bath, traveled to Canada, gained six new clients for me, and generally experienced...Read More
Had a lovely day with two lady friends and little man, exploring the Cashiers NC Showhouse 2012. It is an annual event and I think this year’s 10,000 square foot house exceeded expectations. No photos allowed, but thanks to one friend’s sneaky cell phone, other folks’...Read More
It was in conjunction with the Flat Rock Designer Showhouse which I also toured...Read More
The Big Crafty provides a unique experience, including many upcycled/recycled artists, and displays...Read More
Was up in Canada last week for my dad’s 90th birthday…
chocolate with raspberry filling…yummy…an amazing party thrown by my immediate family (I have six siblings)…and we LOVE a party…
my nephew, Charlie, (who’s awaiting his sommelier exam results!),...Read MoreSunday I took the subway up to Harlem to meet the fam for brunch at Red Rooster, part of mega-star Marcus Samuelsson’s...Read More
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