You see them all the time, perhaps in so many Pinterest, Instagram photos and magazines that you don’t even stop to take in each. Unbeknownst to you, every aspect on that coffee table has been thoughtfully placed to create a sense of balance and beauty.
The household staple coffee table has been elevated in status in recent years and the amount of décor purely for decor’s sake has also made a tremendous statement as of late, allowing homeowners to purchase from a variety of brands, handmade and artisanal, reflective of their travels, taste and style.

“I have always been into interior design. Even from a young age, I’d be moving around my parent’s furniture and décor. They used to fuss, but it eventually turned into them asking for my opinion. Now, they FaceTime me from Florida to get design help often. I love colorful textiles and beautiful color combinations.”

Meet Georgette, another fabulous and inspiring painter from Eastern North Carolina.
I’m not sure what it is exactly about that state, but there sure are a ton of fabulous creatives there!
Known for her bold and impressive florals, Georgette aims to evoke joy in the heart of her collectors.

While chatting, Caroline and I realized that we often both work with clients who are working with inherited family pieces or mementos, and they’re struggling with how to make it either work in their home, keep it because it’s valuable or holds dear memories, or simply can’t bear the thought of it not staying in the family – all while realizing not everything we inherit will be something we can keep.

Highlighting emerging female artists, The Art Shop gives a Behind-The-Scenes look at our favorite artists!

Tackling the ever-elusive formula to those divinely styled built-ins you see all over Pinterest and Instagram. With our designer tips and specific shopping list, you’ll be shopping and styling to perfection in no time! As a creative, part of the fun behind getting the results you want is to dissect just exactly how a room […]

You have probably seen and heard our excitement over the upcoming launch of our first product, a curated candle that started as a dream to share a little bit of the Bleu Bee brand with our clients (aka, our friends). Back in February, I connected with Tenisha Dotstry, a veteran and military spouse through a […]

First things first you need a vision! This could be utilizing Pinterest, home décor magazines or browsing websites of home remodeling pro’s work to get the creative wheels turning. We love encouraging clients to “pin with abandon” and using swatches of paint, fabric, inspirational photos, wallpaper and more until you have a full messy vision […]

Not quite to the ‘forever home’ stage but desire a look that can transition from home to home? Until you get to your forever home we’re giving you the pieces to invest in, how not to fall prey to “trendy spendy” and what pieces truly give you a sense of home no matter how often […]

Creating a cohesive home begins with a Color Story that is intentional, inspiring and implemented beautifully throughout your home.