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Cool Gray Rugs

One of my favorite neutrals for large living spaces is a soft, gray rug. For this week’s rug trend I would like to focus on what I call “cool gray rugs.” Gray rugs work great in a variety of spaces and are a great alternative to other neutral options. The cool neutral tones work in

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This Week’s Q+A: Marble Care and Maintenance

Last week’s Q+A was the first part of our series on marble countertops. It featured my favorite choices for marble when I design a kitchen or bath. If you read that post, or have seen any of my kitchen designs, you will see I love using marble and feel it’s a great choice for kitchen

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This Week’s Q+A: Marble Countertops

When I design kitchens and bathrooms my favorite choice for countertops is marble, I feel like there is nothing prettier than a slab of marble. I sometimes get questioned as to why I pick marble,”isn’t it hard to care for and maintain?” Marble has a very scary reputation that I personally don’t agree with. The

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5 Tips for Spring Cleaning

This time of year is a great chance to freshen up your spaces. With a little spring cleaning, your home can look bright, open and organized. I’m working on my own home right now, so this is fresh on my mind. It can be a little overwhelming to think of everything that needs to get

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Before + After: Cafe Hermosa Project

Today I am excited to share the before and after images of my Cafe Hermosa Project. Recently voted “SC’s Best New Restaurant.” This is a perfect little cafe with amazing food, and I was honored to be part of it. Cafe owners, Jamie and Joey Madison, have had a successful Italian restaurant named Fratello’s for years. Jamie