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Caribbean Color: Design Inspiration By Nature

My eyes are always seeing things from a design perspective, and this is true when I look outside as well. Whether incorporating tropical plants into a client’s home or choosing a fabric that will reflect a cloudless sky, I am constantly inspired by the beautiful island I call home. Who wouldn’t be inspired by this[...]
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The Royal Treatment: Fashion Meets Home Decor

I confess, I’m a royal watcher; is that un-American? Well now that the lovely Meghan Markle is joining the house of Windsor, maybe it’s a touch more American?  Meghan’s personal style is inspiring, and I look forward to seeing her bring that to her new family and the world. The dress she wore in her[...]
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How to Create A Tropical-Chic Vibe: 3 Top Tips

Caribbean homes have a particular flair and panache, and the look is one that many people try to recreate. As a full-service interior designer, living and working in the Caribbean, creating this vibe is often one my clients want to produce in their own homes, even though each person’s style comes through differently. While every[...]
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Fresh Fretwork: New Takes on A Classic Style

Chippendale-style fretwork  is a classic New England style of furniture that is popping up in modern homes and giving them an updated elegance. The classic pattern in new colors and materials makes for a perfect way to bring some timeless style into Caribbean homes. Furniture Chippendale chairs make a great statement around a dining table[...]
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5 Signs It’s Time To Hire A Professional Interior Designer

If you’ve ever made the decision to tackle a home improvement project or redesign, you may or may not have a sense of how much work is involved. It sounds easy at first: Pick some paint colors Choose a new light fixture Shop! Install! LOVE! The good news is that YES, choosing the colors, fabrics[...]
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How To Choose New Countertops

Remodeling a kitchen can be one of the most rewarding home renovation projects, but also one of the most overwhelming. There are a lot of details that go into creating your dream kitchen, and we can help! Countertops are one of the most-desired kitchen upgrades, and these tips can help you decide what kind works[...]
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Powder Room Sinks, Perfectly Coastal

If there’s anywhere in your home you can be a little more adventurous with your design choices, it’s in the powder room, with the powder room sink. This half bath is typically on the main floor and serves as a guest restroom and can be a really fun place to show off a bold style.[...]
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Iconic Design: How Mid-Century Became Modern Again

Many people are looking back and becoming nostalgic in order to influence their home decor updates. With mid-century modern design getting so much attention lately, we thought now was a good time to revisit some elements of this iconic style. From the early 1930s through the mid 1960s, mid-century modern developed from the architectural, interior,[...]
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5 Small Home Office Nooks Perfect For Keeping Clutter at Bay

Everyone knows  – and has in their own home – the spot where papers, mail, and clutter seems to gravitate and pile up. It’s natural for an office to be a place where bills are filed and computer work lives, but it doesn’t have to become a place you avoid because it gets messy. Even[...]
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Fabulous Caribbean-Inspired Finds at High Point Market

Once a year I travel to the international furnishing show at High Point Market in North Carolina.  I look forward to this show all year; I get so inspired each time I visit!  As much as I love our little island and draw inspiration from the beauty that is around us, a girl needs to[...]