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Getting Ready for High Point Market

I know it may seem a little early but I am getting ready for High Point Market that is happening in the middle of October (10/13-10/17) As I get ready I look back at last fall market and see what was released at my favorite showrooms. There was the big release from Barclay Butera at Lexington. We saw lots of beautiful clean coastal and … Read More Getting Ready for High Point Market

Seaside Crafts

We have been on vacation this week which for us during the summer means fishing, shelling and water fun. And with that it means lots of shells that are beautiful but what do you do with them? Easy answer get a great bowl or container and display your finds. This can be great and pretty. And if you are all about coastal design this … Read More Seaside Crafts

Insider’s Tour!!!

I first have to say how excited and humbled I am to have been selected to give an insider’s tour of High Point Market. It is so awe inspiring to have been recognized in the design field as a design influencer. So with that being said I want to tell you all about this amazing opportunity and what I am going to be doing … Read More Insider’s Tour!!!

All About the Hex

I have been working on designing custom homes like crazy recently and I have found that I am in love with one specific shape, the hexagon. There are so many ways to incorporate the shape into design that it would amaze you. You can find it in everything from tile to lighting, fabrics, furniture and wallpaper. It can be traditional or contemporary all depends … Read More All About the Hex

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One Day Redesign

So you have all the right main pieces in your home but yet you want some updating. So here are my thoughts on items that will give you that quick update and get done in one day. First, how organized is your home? If your closets are not organized or you don’t have places to put your mail and other paper items you may … Read More One Day Redesign

All the Little Details!

If you are involved in the housing market at all you know there is low inventory and lots of buying going on. That also means there are tons of new builds and remodels happening right now. We have been having an amazing time working with our clients to take care of every little detail so that they can absolutely love their final project. These … Read More All the Little Details!

Are you Ready to Sell?

The real estate market is in full swing and the traditional wisdom is to get your house on the market in the spring. Well we are there here in Florida and will be there soon in northern locations. So are you ready to sell? Have you made your updates that your home needs to bring in the right buyers? Buyers are checking out your … Read More Are you Ready to Sell?

Design Tips – Realtor.com

I am very excited to be working with Realtor.com to give tips for all of your design questions from big to small. Everything from what is going on with the white kitchen, quick updates you can do to your home for sell, how to select the right gray paint and many more. Here are some of the recent articles that have come out. https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/kitchen-items-designers-wish-you-wouldnt-buy/Read More Design Tips – Realtor.com

Staging – Designing for Buyers

Over the years I have had to explain the difference between staging and interior design many times. And although I think it is really simple and the differences are clear I know that the average person does not find it clear and simple. Here is the easiest way for me to describe the difference: Interior Design is creating a plan and design that is … Read More Staging – Designing for Buyers

Modern Traditional

I can’t believe that it is February already! We have been super busy at Artful Conceptions getting homes ready for the new year. As many of you know the normal turnaround for a full home design is about 12 weeks if everything goes as planned. Well part of our super busy beginning of the year was to complete that task in 4 weeks. In … Read More Modern Traditional

Design Undefined – Farmhouse/Country Style

Have you ever wondered where style trends come from? There has been this huge push for farmhouse, country, and shabby chic interiors, but do we really know which style is which and where they come from? This was a topic we tackled at ABC’s Morning Blend in the recent Design Undefined segment. For me I understand the craze to follow trends however the issue … Read More Design Undefined – Farmhouse/Country Style

Design Undefined – Wall Decor

Don’t select paintings to match the sofa, select paintings that move your soul and then build around them. Artwork can be a juxtaposition to the room.

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