2018 Design Trends
It’s January so of course every design magazine, website, and furnishings retailer are touting the new design trends for 2018. I wrote … Read more
Custom furniture
Below is a cube table Shawn built for a client in New Bern. We frequently have clients that see something in a magazine … Read more
An update on “My Old House”
I said I would post pictures as I moved through the renovations in my new old home. Of course, I thought it … Read more
Another custom-built cabinet
Custom cabinetry is not for everyone. In fact, it is not for many people, but if you cannot find what you want … Read more
Faux beams, are they for you?
Should you install faux beams? You see them all the time in photos in magazines, they look great, add some architectural detail … Read more
Built-in bookcases and media wall
We have been busy fabricating custom built-ins for the couple we just finished the kitchen for. They are such lovely people, I … Read more
Home trends: just the bad and the ugly!
I just read an article in Elle Decor listing 30 outdated home trends they hope never come back. Besides being a walk … Read more
Do I really need an Interior Designer?
What does an Interior Designer do? And do I really need one? With the popularity of HGTV and sites like Pinterest many … Read more
Spring is right around the corner
And with spring comes my favorite time of year, flea market, craft/art fair, and yard sale season! I love exploring flea markets … Read more
2017 Design trends
There are probably as many “design trends” as there are designers willing to talk about them. If you are searching for a … Read more
Color of the Year: Greenery
No, this is not a post about your landscape or houseplants. This is about paint color. “Color forecasters at the Pantone Color … Read more
Local artisans
Can’t say it enough, buy local! If you can support local artists, builders farmers, etc. DO IT! So much talent out there, … Read more
Love this artist
This is a piece by an artist I found at the Morehead City Seafood Festival. Her name is Janet Moses, from Florida. … Read more
What is budget conscious?
This can mean a lot of different things to different people, mostly because we don’t all have the same budget. What this … Read more
Vignettes from the new home
A few vignettes from the new home. In order: Vintage chair recovered Recycled onyx table top used as a nightstand Our tiny … Read more
And the stress builds…
Good thing I am pretty good at handling stress and issues! While we replaced all the beams that were a hazard and … Read more
