My Design Picks
on Nov 20, 2009 in Imola Shades Today I'm posting a few of my top design picks in home furnishings. They're unique and would be a great addition to any space. They're fresh...and  stylish.... that's what I like about these designs.The companies represented by these picks have...

Window Fashion Dealer
on Nov 15, 2009 in Blinds Woven Shades Shades I love window treatments. I started selling blinds about ten years ago but decided to become a dealer of several vendors this year. Red River Interiors has always sold drapes and has lots of fabric vendors to choose from... But now we're excited t...

Holiday Guest Room
on Nov 2, 2009 in Guest Rooms It's November. We're about to enter the holiday season. Airline ticket prices are down...so, isn't this the perfect time to fly home for the holidays? I plan to head to the coast. No staycation here. I've done enough of that. I do remember my way...

Office Style
on Oct 26, 2009 in Office Style I love style and style makers. The designers that influence the style of First Lady Michele Obama have interior style of their own. I love to see offices of creative people....what inspires them and how they work. The shots below of fashion designe...

Color is still King
on Sep 30, 2009 in Color Since my last post on color I've searched for more inspiring color combinations and I've found them. These designers style and use of color inspires me. I love the way designerMary McDonald uses orange with blue and green. I also like the subtle use...

Why Color Is King
on Sep 20, 2009 in Color Every designer knows the quickest and most exciting way to add drama to a room is with color. Most of us are afraid to use it and when we do it's often ineffective. Homeowners should work with a color consultant to assist in coming up with a coord...

Bape Factor
on Sep 7, 2009 in Eames chair Bape The Bape chair,the Japanese update of the classic Eames fiberglass shell chair definitely provides the Wow factor to any room. The big question is where do you find the chair in the U.S.? Due out soon in Japan we're searching for it's U.S. debut.

The Best Southern Accent
on Aug 14, 2009 in Southern Accents Magazine Southern Accents is gone. Because I've lived in the south so long naturally I've come to love the style of Southern Accents magazine. It 's elegant, beautiful, orderly and stylish with a touch of southern restraint. The show houses in this shelter ma...

Summer Outside
on Jul 26, 2009 in summer style summer entertaining Are you enjoying summer as much as I am? I love living outside as much as possible during the summer months.... From early morning walks to late night supper. I could spend my entire day outside of air conditioned buildings. Most of all I enjoy ent...

Water Gardens
on Jul 13, 2009 in water gardens Water gardens are extremely refreshing in the heat of July no matter where you live. Here in the mid-Atlantic states water features come in many styles and designs. If you're a traditionalist and have a classic brick walled garden plantings and a wa...