The Atelier

Tablescape Tuesday

So we’re dining at a five star restaurant when I unfold my napkin and see lipstick stains. Now you have to understand my profession and personality type demands perfection in presentation. Anything less than 100% feels like a failure. As it turns out, thankfully the…

New Year, Do You

Just ten days into 2017, you’re probably wondering if you’ll be able to keep your New Year’s resolution. You’re not alone. Even Beyoncé has her days when being a mom, wife, woman, HUMAN BEING, etc. gets in the way of perfection. It’s tempting to want... Read More

Elle Featured in the 2016 Traditional Home Hampton Designer Showhouse

The Hampton Designer Showhouse, the showcase for America’s premiere design talent, will open with a Gala Preview Cocktail Party on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and will run until Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2016. Now in its sixteenth year, the Hampton Designer Showhouse will feature 25 top interior designers and decorative artists who will turn a traditional shingle style house into a decorating masterpiece […]

Happy Holidays

5 Writing Desks With Staying Power

Maybe its because I’m a classicist at heart or maybe its because writing desks take me back to an era of romance where putting a pen to paper was an art form–but could there be anything more lovely than a stately writing desk in your office?…

THAT FEELING OF KNOWING…IT CAN’T BE WRONG CAN IT?

Saturday Morning Ummm ok, great! Let’s get started. Got my list, got my catalogues. I’ll just read up a little and I’ll be fine! I know what I like, I know what looks good – how hard can it be?! Two Hours And Three Cups Of Coffee…

COLORFUL SEASIDE RETREAT

In the spirit of spring approaching in a couple of days, here’s a home that will excite your senses with color. We think of pastels and textures for spring so I thought this retreat from Traditional Home was a perfect feature. The home was designed by Gary McBournie, a…

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground. – Theodore Roosevelt

Dallas Market – Part I

Good morning, I hope you are having an amazing week! I am excited to share with you what we spotted last week at Dallas Market. There was a great deal of indigo and mixed metals, nothing surprising since my last trend report at the beginning of January. The new…

COLORFUL OUTDOOR FALL WREATHS

Hi there…hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. We are having such beautiful fall weather, just love how its in the 70s/80s during the day with cooler evenings. The leaves aren’t quite turning but the mild temperatures have been spectacular. I have had such a relaxing weekend, which…