It has been no secret that we have been blogging since January~ so although we are Pro’s in our fields (Interior Design & Real Estate), we still consider ourselves newbies in the blog world! Since the New Year, you have seen some DIY Projects, local project features, gotten some inside designer tips & tricks and […]
Archives for August 2010
Gracious Giveaway: Get Your Shoppertunity On
We are really excited about this week’s Gracious Giveaway! If you are a bargain hunter at heart, this week’s prize is right for you! We are so eager to announce our newest Sponsor here @ A Design Story, which just so happens to be this week’s Gracious Giveaway benefactor too!
Readers Tell All: Counter Wise
We have had a lot cooking in our kitchen lately, both food wise & décor wise! As most of you know, I am a clean freak and neither Kevin nor I like clutter!
20 Color Tips & Tricks
Get the know-how about color! We have put together 20 tips and tricks for using, choosing, and loving color!
Do Up
Hi All… We are doing it up over!! We are hard at work doing a little revamping around A Design Story, so we thought it might be a good time to share! That’s right; it’s time to make a few small announcements! We wanted you all to be the first to know!
You’ll Get the Hang of It
Whether you have a taste for beautiful coffee table books, white ceramic plates, vintage dishes, old advertising signs, or wooden boxes, these collections can enrich your décor and your family relationships. Whatever you choose to collect should be something you love and adore, not always something that necessarily has monetary value.
I’m a Designer, You’re a Designer
In the interior design industry, we learn and play with powerful software that helps us to take our conceptual designs and turn them into working designs! The software can be quite pricey and hard to learn, but if you want to feed your inner designer, there are some great programs out there for you to […]
On Location: Country Club Ballroom Sneak Peak
In addition to the blog and our online design shoppe, I also practice interior design locally in Sarasota, Florida and in Richmond, Virginia. I have had the honor and privilege of designing some of the most fabulous projects such as the Pinehurst Presidential Suite, Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s New Wing, Waterfront Properties & more! Lately, I […]
Email Explanation… What’s best for me?
We get a lot of emails asking great interior design questions & describing real design dilemmas, we do our best to answer every single one! We though a few of you might be wondering about some of the frequently asked questions, so I thought we should showcase them in order to help more of our fabulous […]
Readers Tell All: Casual Dining?
This week we’re wondering how you eat your meals!! Kevin and I eat at home most of the time since I came down with all these silly gluten allergies as well as seafood! It is just easier for us! So, we thought it would be fun to ask you all how you spend your meal […]