New Year, New Location

This week marks 2 years in business! We are so excited to be starting the new year in our new office space downtown. We moved into the historic J.T. Joyner House on Holly Avenue back in December from the West End Mill Works. The office/studio is located in what was originally the formal dining room of this lovely 1902 Queen Anne/Colonial Revival house. Couldn't be happier to nestled in this beautiful corner of downtown Winston-Salem and be neighbors with so many other local businesses and organizations!

Room of the Week: Salon de Chinois

Everyone loves seeing a makeover with the before and after.  This week's room is from designer Timothy Corrigan at the Chateau du Grand-Luce in France's Loire Valley.

From Architectural Digest- "Corrigan points to the Salon de Chinois as his favorite room in the château.  The walls were originally painted by the artist Jean-Baptiste Pillement- one of Marie Antoinette's official painters- and the salon is one of only three surfing rooms painted by him in the world.  The murals depict the Western idea of life in 18th-century China."

Visit Architectural Digest's website here to see the entire slideshow of the Chateau de Grand-Luce.

-Amanda

Room of the Week: John Jacob Interiors

This room has been popping up lately on my Pinterest feed, but it keeps linking back to other blogs with no credit to the designer, so today I did a little digging and found a new favorite designer to swoon over- John Jacob located in Cape Town, South Africa.  I am in love with his entire portfolio you view here on his website.

This is such an elegant room, yet still very cozy and inviting.  The large windows on either side let the natural light pour in, but I would love to see this room glow at night.  I imagine I could stay up all night by that fire reading a good book on the comfy, slipcovered sofas.  Also, imagine how wonderful it would be to start your day sipping a cup of Earl Grey tea, wrapped up in the red blanket draped over the arm of the sofa that is patiently waiting for you, as the first rays of sunlight creep in to fill the room with daylight.

Yes, I could mostly definitely spend all my days and nights in this room.

-Amanda

Snow Day!

So we finally had our first day of snow here in Winston-Salem this winter!  Everything is covered in a blanket of white and is glistening in the sunlight today.  I've created a nice little snow day nest on the sofa and plan to hide under my favorite faux fur blanket from Pottery Barn and drink peppermint hot cocoa all day until the snow melts.

Pottery Barn's Faux Fur Throw in Caramel Ombre

This winter wonderland has me dreaming of escaping to a cabin in the woods… here are a few rooms I would love to curl up in on a snow day!

 

For more of my favorite snow day rooms check out my Pinterest board Style: Cabin in the Woods.

I hope you all stay cozy today!  I'm going back now to my nest and taking full advantage of this snow day.

-Amanda

Mood Board Monday: Bohemian "Boho" Style

Colorful.  Romantic.  Eclectic.  Patterns and textures playing together to create a whimsical style.

For more Bohemian interior design inspiration click here check out my Pinterest Board, Style: Boho.

-Amanda

Mood Board Monday: Vibrant Color Scheme

Vibrant color schemes create fun and invigorating environments.  The bold and bright colors awaken interior spaces.  

Visit my Pinterest board of vibrant color schemes for more inspiration!

-Amanda

Dorm Room Decor

In just a few weeks students will be returning back to school to start the fall semester.  Wether this is your first year of college or you're a returning student, I have three designs and a list of design tips for your dorm room or small space that will surely get you an A+ in style!

Back from Vacation

I can't believe how fast this summer has gone by!  I apologize for my lack of new blog posts; I took a few weeks off to visit family in upstate NY and since returning have been very busy working to get my new showroom space and online boutique up and running.

I hope you are having a wonderful summer!

-Amanda

Tiny Grass is Dreaming

The new grass is growing in the middle of the West End Mill Works!  I think this sign is adorable; I hope the tiny grass grows up to be big and strong turf!

-Amanda

Renovations at the West End Mill Works

I just wanted to share a story from Fox 8 that came out last week about the renovations happening where my office and design studio are located.  So much has already changed in the last seven months since I moved into my space at the West End Mill Works complex and there are still a lot of great things that are going to happen.  I am very happy that I choose the Mill Works as the location to start my first business and am excited about the future as a tenant here!

Color Obsession: Blush

I am currently crushing on blush!  This soft, rosy, romantic color looks great for makeup, fashion, and home decor.

Derby Style: A Run for the Roses Inspired Party for the Kentucky Derby

Get out your best derby hat because the 140th Kentucky Derby is just about to start!

Kentucky Derby Party Floral Arrangements

The Kentucky Derby is just days away!  Are you ready to host a Derby party at home?  If not, don't worry- this post will show you the easiest way to create the perfect environment for your guests in no time at all!

Kentucky Derby Free Printable Invitation

My free printable Kentucky Derby invite is here!  This vintage inspired invitation is perfect to print and send to friends, or save it to use as an e-invite!

Mint Juleps and Derby Style Coming Soon

Tomorrow, I'll be having a photo shoot for my next blog update coming out Wednesday.  Next Saturday, May 3rd is the 140th Kentucky Derby and I'll have some inspirational photos and ideas for you on how to decorate and celebrate for your own Derby Party at home!  I'll also have a FREE download of a printable invite!

Spring at Biltmore

SATURDAY- Shop the Hoots Flea Market!

This SATURDAY, April 12th, come to the HOOTS FLEA MARKET!

100 Followers and Updates

Thank you to everyone who is following me on Instagram!  

Inspiration for a Romantic Spring Tablescape

Happy SPRING! 

Sneak Peek of Design Studio

Just wanted to share what I've been working on recently- my office and Design Studio has been getting a major makeover and