All posts by: melissamclay

2011 Color of the Year

Pantone just picked the new color of the year!  Pantone, a company considered the authority on color, has been selecting the “Color of the Year” for the last 10 years.  They poll graphic, fashion, industrial and other designers from around... Read More

My Bathroom Renovation

If you’re thinking about doing a bathroom renovation soon…read this post!  We recently completed a bathroom renovation and we learned a lot in the process.  Just to give you a little background on the project, Reid and I hired an... Read More

Holiday Decor

Whew!  Almost done with putting the holiday decorations up.  Each year I plan to simplify the decorations but instead we some how do more.   This year we decorated our new portico for the first time.  It was quite the... Read More

LoveLEE Furniture

As promised, I want to let you know about great products that are worthy of sharing.  LEE Industries furniture is at the top on my list for upholstered furniture for 3 main reasons…1.  they offer styles for just about everyone... Read More

Are you ready for house guests?!?

Every Thanksgiving my brother and his family stay with us.  Over the years I’ve tried to make their bedroom nice by adding interesting books and magazines, fresh flowers and pretty pictures of their wedding.   But the reality is they’ve... Read More

Local Talent I

Many years ago my mom introduced me to the joy of finding beautiful hand crafted items by local artisans. We make annual trips to all the “good” local craft shows.  When we travel we always seek out the best in... Read More

Fun Interiors!!!

WSJ just did an article on Jonathan Adler’s home in Greenwich Village and I had to share.  His home is so fun with its mix of boldly colored upholstery, flea market finds, and quirky artwork.  His home provides us a... Read More

Paris…What Strikes?

Reid and I just got back from a 6 day trip in Paris.   We must have walked between 6 – 8 miles a day in search of museums, churches, cafes, and boutiques.    It was exhausting but well worth... Read More

Autumn Decor

Southern Living – Art Meripol Over the past few weeks I’ve been collecting pictures of wreaths, table centerpieces, and decor for the fall season.   My neighbors have been adding pretty mums, pumpkins and wreaths to their front doors and... Read More

Galleries

As you know Reid and I just finished up a renovation on our home.  It was a crazy but good time.  The summer went by way too quick and life was a bit too chaotic.  Only real downside is I... Read More