It’s time to delve into Mid-Century Modern! It’s surprising that we haven’t discussed this beloved style before on here, considering its one of the most iconic styles still used in today’s interiors. So, without further delay, here is an overview of this style along with our insights. History of Mid-Century Modern: Mid-Century Modern (MCM) is …
For a lot of people (even designers like us!) it’s tough figuring out how to refresh your home and elevate it to that next level you dream of, similar to the home magazines. Where do you even start?! Here are some quick and simple ways to spruce up your home in 2024. Paint & Wallpaper …
We just posted about patterns that we consider timeless– so now is the perfect time to share about pattern mixing. Mixing patterns can sometimes be tricky as there really are no rules – it’s more a judgement and personal style issue – but we wanted to share a few helpful tips to help you create …
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It’s about time that we talked about our favorite patterns to use when designing spaces. There are some patterns that are just so timeless we never see them going out of style. The Stripe Stripes are always in style. These fabrics are super versatile and can be used in almost any design style. Many of …
Color(s) of the Year The Colors of the Year 2024 have already been revealed, and now we’ll share our thoughts on these selections. Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams have both chosen shades of blue. Don’t get us wrong – we love blue (it’s one of our favorite go-to colors when designing a space) but blue …
We still cannot believe that it is 2024! Last year just seemed to fly by. As always, a new year brings new trends to look out for, so here are a few furniture trends we are anticipating for this year. Dark Wood Finishes: This isn’t necessarily something new per se, but for a while, the …
Recently we’ve been designing quite a few mountain homes, so we thought we’d share a little about a popular style that we are loving right now- Rustic Modern. Of course, rustic modern stems from the classic rustic style (think log cabin, wood paneling, and cozy traditional furniture), but this style mixes in elements from styles …
Gallery walls are such a classic design element for interiors, yet they can be intimidating and time consuming! As designers, we are often tasked with creating gallery walls for our clients. Keep reading to find out some of our tips and tricks! The first thing to think about when planning for a gallery wall is …
Margery and her family have been going to The Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia for years and we thought it time to share Margery’s experiences! The Greenbrier is known for its iconic interiors designed by Dorothy Draper. Dorothy was the lead designer until the 60’s but her design has only been subtly changed throughout the …
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Today, we are sharing the story of Gib Crockett, a political cartoonist who worked for the Washington Star (a daily newspaper in DC from 1852-1981). Crockett was a dear friend of my Great Aunt and Uncle, and many of the gifts from Gib to them were passed down to me as well as some of …
