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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

Palm Springs

November 5, 2014 by carole Leave a Comment

Palm Springs, another beacon for modernist architecture, was our Sunday destination.  

We started off at the Neutra Miller house which he designed for a woman who came to the desert to...Read More

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

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

Key West

January 7, 2014 by carole Leave a Comment

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

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

Clovelly

October 2, 2013 by carole Leave a Comment

Clovelly has been associated with just three families since the middle of the 13th century.  It is a little village, albeit a bit touristy, where you arrive at the top and wind your...Read More

Filed Under: Architecture, Home & Garden Tours, Out & About, 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

Shop Local

July 24, 2013 by carole Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Antiques, Interior Design, Out & About

Pickens South Carolina Flea Market

July 4, 2013 by carole 2 Comments

Nathan, my new picker, had cool stuff like the old mail sorter & the drawer piece that I’m going to convert to coffee table

Pickens South Carolina Flea Market

I love what I do, I really do. However,...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Art, Festivals, Interior Design, Out & About, Travel

The Farmer’s Wife Greensboro NC

March 2, 2013 by carole Leave a Comment

Oh, be still my beating heart.  I have travelled to Savannah, Brooklyn, Read More

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

Asheville Design Showhouse 2012

October 23, 2012 by carole 2 Comments

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 More

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

Only in Asheville Part Two

September 11, 2012 by carole Leave a Comment

Only 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

Filed Under: Festivals, Out & About, Travel

Only in Asheville Part One

September 10, 2012 by carole Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Art, Out & About, Travel

Cashiers NC Showhouse 2012

August 28, 2012 by carole Leave a Comment

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

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

Carleton Varney

July 24, 2012 by carole 2 Comments

Today I had the pleasure of hearing Carleton Varney speak at an event that benefitted Historic Flat Rock, NC. 

It was in conjunction with the Flat Rock Designer Showhouse  which I also toured...Read More

Filed Under: Home & Garden Tours, Interior Design, Out & About

Big Crafty In Asheville

July 9, 2012 by carole Leave a Comment

The Big Crafty arts festival in Asheville definitely makes my top five list of North Carolina art festivals. 

The Big Crafty provides a unique experience, including many upcycled/recycled artists, and displays...Read More

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

How To Throw A House Party At Any Age

June 1, 2012 by carole Leave a Comment

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 More

Filed Under: Home & Garden Tours, Out & About

NYC Finale

May 3, 2012 by carole Leave a Comment

In this last installment, NYC Finale, I had a packed remaining couple of days.

Sunday 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

Filed Under: Antiques, Art, Interior Design, Out & About, Thrifting, Travel

NYC Part 4 Park Avenue Apartment

May 1, 2012 by carole 2 Comments

Had a wonderful evening in this installment, NYC Part 4 Park Avenue apartment.

My uncle has led a fascinating life as an educational filmmaker and film executive. First, cocktails at his NYC Park Avenue apartment...Read More

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

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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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