26 Mar Small Space Challenge

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column_text el_class="the-box"] It can be intimidating, too much to think about, nearly impossible, and downright scary to create an airy and open atmosphere in a few hundred square feet, but when properly...

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31 Jan Defining Styles: Traditional

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column_text el_class="the-box"] Traditional style is a tried and true style for interiors. It is timeless, classic and it is exudes elegance and comfort. Traditional style has a European influence, dating back to...

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25 Jan What’s Trending? Ultra Violet, Pantone’s Color of the Year!

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column_text el_class="the-box"] Ultra Violet was named Pantone’s Color of the Year and it is making a statement in more ways than a simple color trend, it is a thought provoking shade of...

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21 Dec Decorating the Perfect Christmas Tree

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column_text el_class="the-box"] Island Resident Lorraine Vale Shares Her Tips for the Perfect Christmas Tree MY ISLAND TOWN Daniel Island News Mailing For island resident and interior designer Lorraine Vale, it’s all about the tree… By Lorraine...

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19 Dec All Things Holiday on Daniel Island

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column_text el_class="the-box"] The Daniel Island Garden Club invited me back again to share some ideas, tips and inspiration on Holiday Decorating and how it can be done keeping in step with the...

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22 Nov All Set for Thanksgiving?

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column_text el_class="the-box"] If you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner, by this time your menu should be set, the grocery store hustle is behind you and  friends and family are arriving!  You are all set for the...

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River Retreat

21 Nov Arranging the Home Series: Front Porch

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column_text el_class="the-box"] Welcome to our blog series, Arranging the Home! When it comes to arranging and rearranging your home, the list of to-do's, how-to's and should-do's seem to be endless and can...

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10 Nov LGV Featured on Houzz: Versatile Sofa Colors That Won’t Box You In

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column_text el_class="the-box"]   We are thrilled with the recognition from the experts at Houzz! The sofa is covered in a small scale glen plaid in greige and cream. This neutral grounding allows the use...

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A Contemporary Beach Home

10 Nov Hidden Secrets That Will Transform Your Bathroom

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text]     [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column_text el_class="the-box"] There are tips and tricks designers keep on hand to pull a room together and make it stand out from the rest. In this blog series,...

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26 Oct Finding Your Style Identity

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column_text el_class="the-box"]   Going shopping for furniture and decor for your home can be easy and fun, but, without a strategy in mind, it can be time consuming and costly. Once you get your purchases...

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26 Oct Direct from a Designer – A Checklist You Need for Your Space

[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column_text el_class="the-box"] Think of these next few questions as the outline for your room. Do you remember when you were back in school and you would write an outline before you started...

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