Muffie
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This past Thursday we had a photo shoot at Muffie’s house. The pool house and pool were the main focus. It was a great day in spite of the heat. I can’t wait to see the article. Stayed tuned… ELLE DECOR‘s newsletter featured stylish celebrity pools. Below are some of our favorites.
Paper Skyscraper
It’s really hot outside and everybody needs a smile and a laugh or just a really good summer book to read. I took my girls to Charlotte this past weekend for some “girl time.” We went to the mall, which is great as always, and ate at P.F. Changs, where the lettuce wraps are a [...]
Sweet Baby James
James Taylor’s voice is a summer evening with the stars bright and just a little humidity so the tones hang in the air. Here I am sitting in great seats looking down at James and Carole King. I am in Charlotte with my sisters and one of my best friends by my side. Life is [...]
The Best Blue
The best blue has just arrived in my garden. Every morning I get a cup of coffee and walk around in the garden and give thanks. God is THE master painter, designer extraordinaire! Make sure you cut hydrangeas in the early am or early evening for them to last. Deep water is also important. If [...]
“My Daughter’s” Fish Tank
My daughter has found a love of mine. When I was a child I loved aquariums and at one time I had three. Not much sleep with three aquariums going but hey, I was in love. The colors and the peaceful movement of the fish were perfect moving paintings to watch while I contemplated the world. Stuart has found my [...]
Velvet Sofa
This is my friend Froggy. He has good taste and enjoys my design choices. Sleep all day..hunt all night. Sleep on velvet sofas…Froggy, just let me know if you need anything.
Thank you Charleston Mercury!
Great article on Muffie in the Charleston Mercury.
Design Tip-Beauty in your own Backyard
Spring is here and now is the time to bring flowers inside. Simple arrangements can bring so much happiness. It is the best therapy you will get from your yard. I don’t like to cut my own flowers but I am getting better. I will cut a few and mix it with greenery or buy [...]
Design Tip-Bold Colors
Q: When is it okay to use bold color? A: Be careful with bold colors in open floor plans. If your rooms are all visible to each other, and you paint one space bright red, the red is all you’re going to see, regardless of how beautiful the rest of the house is. Kelly Wearstler [...]
Design Tip-Mirrors
Q: Where are good places to hang mirrors? A. A traditional location is at the entrance to your home. Another good spot is in tight spaces. The mirror will reflect the room and makes it seem bigger—just make sure it’s reflecting something interesting and not an area of the room you’d rather keep hidden. They’re [...]
