by vicki | Sep 8, 2015 | Ace Around Town, Showhouses
Not all of us have a guest house, for a multitude of reasons whether it’s for financial or due to land restrictions. Neither reason applies in the case of Goodman Cottage, the 2015 Cashiers Designer Showhouse. The fortunate owners had both (a guest house and the...
by vicki | Sep 2, 2015 | Ace Around Town, Showhouses
Fall is fast approaching, and so are some of my favorite showhouses. Signifying that the leaves are on the cusp of change, and it’s time for the opening of the Cashier’s Designer Showhouse. However, this year was different; I turned it into a family event....
by vicki | Aug 26, 2015 | Gardens
Charleston, S.C. the hotbed of the South. Steeped in history and shrouded in the rarefied air of old money. Historical mansions line shaded streets while live oaks stand guard over an elusive inner social circle. The latter of which has been unveiled in (Bravo’s...
by vicki | Aug 18, 2015 | Color, Colour
This weekend I realized that I’ve been living inside a design box, and not thinking outside of it. It all centered around a twelve-month quest for a rug. I know all designers say this-but designing our homes puts us into “freeze mode.” In fact, a few...
by vicki | Aug 12, 2015 | Lighting
Over the course of several months, I have been debating over lighting for my newly renovated office. I can only envision a chandelier, one that is worthy of looking at for hours, and hopefully inspiring the bright light of inspiration. My search has taken me to...
