No white after Labor Day. You have heard the rule. The real question is do you follow it? Growing up in Florida, this rule did not exist, was not enforced, and was irrelevant. People come to Florida to get a second season wear of their white jeans, dresses, and bathing suits. I was more than

I don’t know about where you live, but in Dallas it is incredibly hot right now. Today, I want to take you to Houston. Where I am positive it is just as hot, stifling, and even more humid. While I should be showing you fall images of deep velvet, dark glossy rooms, and fur blankets,

I love a beautiful boxwood garden, but I love it even more with abundant hydrangeas. While peonies and tulips are a continual favorite, hydrangeas never disappoint with their full nature, plethora of colors, and always classic appeal. I am always placing hydrangeas in vases (almost always white ones) around my house for an instant and complete finish

There are often images that I have seen time and time again, and leave me in awe of the immense design talent that exists. Undoubtedly, Steven Gambrel is responsible for a great deal of them. Steven uses clean lines, classic furniture, and perfect shades of color. His work is not only timeless, but also relevant.

It is often said that you should not wear leopard on a first date. I have really never understood that. I get that it may “scare” a guy, but if leopard scares him then chances are a second date is not in the near future. I admit a whole outfit of leopard may be much, but what

Dallas can be a tricky town. It is large, but it is small. It has beauty, and it has beauty disguised as beasts (pretty houses with hideous interiors/ thirty-thousand dollar millionaires). Much of the focus is on the ritzy and well known Park Cities and Preston Hollow areas. However, I love a sweet neighborhood called

Have you ever seen a space that is perfectly furnished, well-appointed, beautifully decorated, yet incomplete? If this question has ever come to mind, think of using a screen. Screens are often underrated and avoided. Why cover up a pretty painted or wallpapered wall? Well, I will tell you why. Rooms need dimension and texture. Screens

It is that time of year, time to go back to school. For some it has already started, for others it is about to begin.  Regardless of whether you have a kid or follow an academic calendar, the start of school effects everyone. Your quick summer routes will become a little more congested when the

It is often remarked that Charlestonians are like the Chinese: They eat rice, worship their ancestors, and speak in a language that is hard to understand. Well, if I could live in a town that was incredibly charming and full of architecturally significant homes, I would be happy to adapt to their customs. My trip

I am traveling with friends to Charleston, South Carolina for the weekend. It has been some time since I have been to the city full of Southern Charm. I know that Charleston has endless unique and rich architecture to offer, and I truly hope I can share it with you upon my return. However, this is a trip