March 26, 2015

Finding the Perfect Stone For Your Kitchen or Bath

I had a fun day in Charlotte on Tuesday going to make stone countertop selections with a client.  When it comes to choosing a countertop, the conversation is always about whether to use granite or marble.

For years, everyone thought they needed a granite.  But, with the improved sealers that are available now, marbles have increased in popularity and durability. There are so many more color options with the marbles that I always tend to like them better.  But, it’s hard to beat the look of clean, white Calcutta Gold…always a favorite!

Marbles…

March 5, 2015

Villa – Lasting Impressions

At the beginning of every year, we like to revisit our website portfolio and design stories to update with our most recent work.  We want to keep the content fresh, and so this year, we’ve added a new design story.  Transitional Splendor.  You may remember, we mentioned travelling to Dallas to furnish a Villa for one of our clients.  Now that we have the professional interior photos by John Smith Photography, we want to share them with you!

The home’s Mediterranean architecture is the backdrop for transitional furnishings and accessories.

February 12, 2015

In Living Color

On a recent trip to D.C. I visited  the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of Natural History where they were exhibiting the  winners of the Windland Smith Rice International Photography Awards. The exhibit was called “Nature’s Best Photography” and it truly was breathtaking!

What colors do you see in your everyday surroundings?  When you think of color in nature, you probably think of neutrals, greens, and blues. If you  explore a little further however, you  will discover an amazing  palette – the whole world in living color.

Elizabeth Carmel‘s “Subterranean Garden” taken in Quintana Roo  in Southeastern Mexico is colorful and organic, inspiring this fabric scheme, paired with a stunning decorative glass bowl.