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Archives for February 2017

A Valentine’s Day Dinner To Remember

I posted photos of a recent special Valentines Day dinner on Facebook and got such a huge response that I figured I would write a blog about it!  

My husband Mike and I recently moved to a new neighborhood in Woodstock, GA and were lucky to instantly make a great group of new friends. This Valentine’s Day, the husbands (six of them) took it upon themselves (totally their idea) to create a Valentine’s Dinner to remember for the six wives.  They had two meetings to discuss which guy was responsible for what and what the menu, gifts and music would be. 

Thank you Sonny for the seriously creative and professional menu!

The plan was that Ken would host the event at his house – dinner for 12 with 6 guests of honor.  The guys would prepare and shop for the dinner, cook it, serve it and clean it up!

Here are the lucky recipients of this lovely affair. (Unfortunately, I didn’t get a photo of our incredible men – they were all too busy with their individual responsibilities!)

Thank you Ken for the “cupid martinis”. 

Thank you Sonny for the “sassy and seductive seared tuna”. 

Thank you Mike for the individual rose bouquets, the box of candies and the spa gift certificates for each of us!

Before dinner was served, Richard stood up and gave us all a quick history lesson on the background of Valentine’s Day and led a beautiful grace.  Ken then stood up and introduced a quick game of “name that tune” where a song would play over the house speakers and the women were to guess which husband chose the song and what it represented.  So clever! (My husband Mike chose 4 songs – the first being “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton – our wedding song).

I got distracted when the tenderloin of beef, grilled asparagus and twice baked mashed potatoes arrived and forgot to take more photos.  Just in case you are wondering, the dessert was peppermint ice cream with hot fudge sauce and mini boston creme puffs. 

I do however have lots of videos too scandalous to share with the public as the wine and martinis poured, the music played and the dance floor opened. 

Cheers to six amazing husbands! Now it’s our turn. The pressure is on!

Lovely Laundry Rooms

Kelly and I are so excited to be designing the laundry room for the Charleston Symphony League Show House that opens March 16th through April 15th, 2017.

This is us last week in Charleston visiting the house. It sure is a beauty!

Here is the press release:

CSOL Designer Showhouse Press Release 2.2017

Even though laundry rooms don’t seem that exciting, they really are!  It’s a small space that can have a big impact.

Check out some of these beauties!

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In this design by Marcus Mohon the washer and dryer, which had been side by side, are stacked, which freed up room for a dog bed and shower.  The shower is designed to do almost everything a utility sink can do, but it can also be used to wash dogs.  So smart!!

Designed by Urban Grace Interiors  via housebeautiful.com

I love the farmhouse sink, great storage and statement lighting!

It’s amazing what wallpaper and a pop of color can do to make a space look happy.  Design by Carla Lane Interiors.

Designer Sarah Walker of The Curated House Blog completed this incredible laundry room renovation in just 6 weeks for the 2015 Fall Edition One Room Challenge – You can read about it here featuring Waiting on Martha, Sherry Hart of Design Indulgence, Coco Kelley, The English Room and many more……

Here is a Kandrac & Kole design.  We especially love to use wallpaper in laundry rooms, small baths and dining rooms.  This Thibaut wallpaper is a favorite.  We created this cheery laundry room for a busy Atlanta family.  Check out the whimsical clothespin cabinet hardware by Michael Aram.

The fun laundry room features a bright green stool with a harlequin stem wallpaper by Lucy Interior Design.  I love how the wall paper reflects on the metal circles of the wash and dryer.

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This might be a bit wild, but what the heck, laundry is a chore, make it fun!

Wallpaper by Cole & Son

Well, I can’t reveal anything about our laundry room at the show house, but I CAN tell you that it does include wallpaper, some incredible original art and a special treatment to the ceiling!  We would love for you to take a trip to Charleston to view this amazing historic home.   You can click here to purchase tickets!

Joann

 

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Charleston Show House

We are excited to announce that we have been asked to participate in the Charleston Symphony  Orchestra League Show House in partnership  with Traditional Home beginning  March 16th to April 15, 2017 Mondays through Saturdays 10am -4pm and Sundays 1-4pm.

This gorgeous circa 1840 house is a stunning Greek Revival structure just a few steps from the historic Charleston harbor.  It boasts magnificent decorative plaster ceilings, original moldings and fireplaces, gracious rooms and dramatic double piazzas.

The chair of this great event is Julianne Taylor, Founder and Creative Director of Taylor Burke Home which offers upholstered furniture, benches, tables, dining, fabrics and lighting.  She is also the author of Design Her, a celebration of female entrepreneurs shaping today’s home decor industry.  You can order a copy by clicking here.  It’s a great graduation gift for women or those yearning to start a new business!

We are thrilled to be designing the 2nd story laundry room.   This is a dream come true for us as we LOVE Charleston! Even though the space is small, we have some BIG plans!

We are amidst some serious talent –  Holly Hollingsworth Phillips, Meg Caswell Holladay, Michael Mitchell, Tyler Hill, Alexandre Fleuren, Bobbi Jo Engelby, Lauren Messina, Terry Stephenson, Terri Caban Baldwin, Jay Richard Valk Sandra Faulkenberry Ericksen GordonDunning, and Cathy McCullough Austin.

If you’ve considered visiting this amazing city, this Spring would be a great time to do it.  A fun girls weekend for sure.

Here are just some of my favorite things about Charleston:

Shopping on King Street – just to name a few – Apple Store, Urban Outfitters, J.Crew, Lululemon, Lilly Pulitzer, Soma Intimates, Hampden Clothing, George C. Birlant & Co. Antiques, Atelier Gallery, Louis Vuitton, Le Creuset and hundreds more.  On the second Sunday of every month, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm, King Street is closed to vehicle traffic to celebrate southern Sunday afternoons by welcoming everyone to stroll, shop, dine and enjoy Charleston.

There are at least 12 art galleries on King Street alone.  One of my favorite artists, Erin Gregory, is represented by The Atelier Gallery at 153 King Street.

Award winning dining – my latest favorite 167 Raw for the best seafood ever!

Another amazing restaurant called Husk at 76 Queen Street.  Check out the “haint blue” porch ceiling.  What is that you ask?

Lori Sawaya, a color strateiest, says many Southerners suggest that blue porch ceilings originated out of the fear of haints. Southerners, especially in the area of South Carolina, have a name for the ceiling paint used on porches – the soft blue-green is referred to as “Haint Blue.”

“Haints are restless spirits of the dead who, for whatever reason, have not moved on from their physical world,” says Sawaya.

Haint blue, which can also be found on door and window frames as well as porch ceilings, is intended to protect the homeowner from being “taken” or influenced by haints. It is said to protect the house and the occupants of the house from evil.

Another great reason to visit Charleston?   The beaches and resorts:

Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Folly Beach, Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island!!

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Come see why Charleston has been voted the No.1 City in the World and No. 1 City in the U.S and Canada in the Travel and Leisure 2016 World’s Best Awards!

Mark your calendars for the  Charleston Symphony  Orchestra League Show House beginning  March 16th to April 15, 2017 Mondays through Saturdays 10am -4pm and Sundays 1-4pm.

Have a great week!

Joann