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The new collection from Annie Selke is a collaboration with Kit Kemp, the founder and creative director of Firmdale Hotels. The colorful collection of rugs, bedding, and more is inspired by Kit's favorite destinations-New York, London, and Barbados. I recently watched a webinar where Dennis Scully of the Business of Home interviewed Annie and Kit. The ladies described their collaboration...

Meeting Ashley Whittaker at a book signing for her coffee table book "The Well-Loved House" was a dream come true for me! Ashley first was on my radar after she was featured in Domino Magazine back in April 2007. I had gone on an interview for a job at Domino (I sadly didn't get the job) and would devour every...

I have always been curious about what is next in the worlds of fashion and interiors. Trends are a fun way to provide little updates to our homes and help to inspire the way we think. I listened to a Chairish webinar earlier this fall and am so excited for what they see coming next.  The first trend is the...

The main ethos behind my brand Mississippi Maximalism is being inspired by the homes and closets of the estate sales and charity shops in my home state of Mississippi. When I would sell at markets and events in other states, people were often surprised to find out I was from Mississippi. I guess they mistakenly thought we live simple farmhouse...

I recently came across a chair at my local Salvation Army thrift store and purchased for $3.50. My mother did some repairs and we recovered it in 1970s suiting fabric from a Tupelo, Mississippi factory. When deciding what to price it at, I did some research and discovered designer James Mont. James Mont was born in Istanbul and emigrated to...

I have two kinds of clients that I work with decorating interiors-the first is home staging to sell their house and the second is clients wanting to create their dream space in their home. This article is for clients that are redesigning to stay in your current home. If you are looking for help staging to sell, check out this blog...

Are you staging to sell or redesigning to stay? I have two kinds of clients that I work with decorating interiors-the first is home staging to sell their house and the second is clients wanting to create their dream space in their home. I'll make another blog post on my redesign services but this one will focus on home staging. ...

Used for thousands of years, wicker as we know it gained popularity in the 1800s Victorian Age. With trade routes becoming established, and the discovery of rattan’s (the base used under woven wicker) strengths, wicker was due for a revival during the Victorian Age. Wicker furniture was lightweight, lower cost, and easy to clean. We're blessed here in the south...