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7 Things My Mom Taught Me About Design

May 8, 2019 by carole 2 Comments

I didn’t always pay attention as a child, but my mom taught me a lot about design.

In honor of mother’s day, I thought I would share what my mom taught me about design. Her inspiration snuck in through everyday living in my childhood home. Mom inspired me whether preparing the...Read More

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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

Spring Tips for Your Home

April 16, 2019 by carole Leave a Comment

outdoor covered porch potted plants

After all this rain, I assume the pollen onslaught is over. Therefore, consider it time to break out some spring tips to refresh your home.

I plan to clean my covered porch later this week and sit outside again. Pollen be damned. Sometimes the pollen, rain and other spring annoyances make...Read More

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Redesign Your Existing Decor

March 26, 2019 by carole Leave a Comment

botanical prints antique plates gallery wall

An interior redesign day, where we restyle our client’s existing decor, provides great satisfaction to clients and us.

Design That Tells Your Story. We rewrote our tagline recently and it especially rings true in our interior redesign work.  We tell our client’s story, sifting...Read More

Filed Under: Art, Interior Design, Redesign

Modern Design

March 13, 2019 by carole Leave a Comment

modern interior design living room

All the modern design in Palm Springs inspired my highlights reel below.

Modernism Week crammed a lot into ten days and I toured as much as possible. This modern design mecca provided so many takeaways, inspired future...Read More

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Modern Architecture Characteristics

February 27, 2019 by carole Leave a Comment

I am in a tizzy with the vast amount of modern architecture I’ve seen this past week.

Modernism week did not disappoint but this year I saw more examples of modern architecture than ever before. I toured...Read More

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Decorating with Red

February 12, 2019 by carole Leave a Comment

I think decorating with red should happen wherever and whenever possible.

Of course, I am a little biased since red shows up in my own home quite a bit. I love the warmth that red gives as part of an overall decorating scheme. There are different ways and approaches to decorating with red.

Decorating...Read More

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7 No Cost Decorating Tricks to Correct Common Mistakes

January 30, 2019 by carole Leave a Comment

art hung too high art hung at correct height

After the last blog about home decorating ideas, I thought you’d appreciate some no cost decorating tricks. 

You can attack these decorating...Read More

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7 Home Decorating Ideas: How We Achieve Them for Clients

January 8, 2019 by carole Leave a Comment

After working with a variety of clients, I’ve compiled some home decorating ideas that we use in our design process.

Our process always begins with an initial consultation in our client’s home. This meeting allows us to discover the client’s style, lifestyle and how furnishings...Read More

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Decluttering Your Home: 43 Actionable Tips to Get Started

January 1, 2019 by carole Leave a Comment

decluttering your home reduce reuse recycle

This is my favorite time of year to go through the house. Decluttering your home need not be intimidating, if you attack it bit by bit. 

When putting away the holiday decorations, I crave a more decluttered space. First of all, I go room by room and assess general, visible clutter but...Read More

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2019 Interior Design Trends

December 11, 2018 by carole 1 Comment

bold rug mid century couch

It’s that time of year…time to reveal the 2019 interior design trends.

You know I hate these kind of lists because I eschew anything trendy, preferring  the classic and timeless.  However, you can incorporate these interior design trends with a nod to longevity and a...Read More

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13 Effortless Holiday Tips and Tricks

November 28, 2018 by carole 2 Comments

I don’t entertain on a big scale anymore but prefer more intimate gatherings, using holiday tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years.

This safety net of holiday tips alleviates the anxiety I begin to feel mid-November. It’s all about the people I love and want to spend...Read More

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Frank Lloyd Wright Inspiration

November 7, 2018 by carole 6 Comments

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspiration Lykes House Phoenix

I returned last night from Phoenix after a spellbinding architectural tour, largely focused on the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright.

North Carolina Modernist Houses offers a dizzying array of tour opportunites each...Read More

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Downsizing Your Home

October 13, 2018 by carole Leave a Comment

master bedroom retreat pottery barn bedding

My recent Minimalist Interior Design blog got me thinking about downsizing your home and what that entails.

The process of downsizing your home makes you somewhat of a minimalist since...Read More

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Minimalist Interior Design

October 2, 2018 by carole 5 Comments

chapel hill modern master bedroom interior design

“Minimalism is a tool to rid yourself of life’s excess in favor of focusing on what’s important—so you can find happiness, fulfillment, and freedom.” The Minimalists

There’s quite...Read More

Filed Under: DIY, Interior Design, Organization

Sixteen Ingenious Ideas for the Home

September 19, 2018 by carole 2 Comments

I like a good idea. And I love a great idea that helps with organization. But I especially adore these sixteen ingenious ideas for the home that make updates easy and stylish.

I constantly read shelter magazines, sourcing design ideas for clients. Sometimes  shorter, informational articles...Read More

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Fall Decor Ideas

September 5, 2018 by carole Leave a Comment

fall basket of lady apples

Fall decor ideas include my favorite seasonal ways to decorate, especially when you consider the longevity of this season. 

Fall decor extends from September to November, much longer than the Christmas or Easter season or any of the other decor-worthy holidays. Nature-inspired decor...Read More

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Organization Ideas for Back to School

August 21, 2018 by carole Leave a Comment

child friendly alarm clock

Ugh…I used to dread back to school time.

My youngest is entering his sophomore year in college and we still deal with some back to school things. Mostly he handles it and it is nothing like running around for clothes, school supplies and the general mayhem of three kids as in the past....Read More

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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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