Category: Articles by Kerry Ann Dame

Lowcountry Dining Room, after

A LowCountry Dining Room Makeover

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Interior Design by Kerry Ann Dame  In a room that already has furniture, decorating completes the room scheme and adds warmth and sophistication. Adding window treatments, art and accessories makes all the difference between bland and beautiful. When I arrived, the dining room had a beautiful light dusty aqua paint color chosen by the homeowners, a nice French country cupboard, and a pewter chandelier. A beautiful table and chairs in a light driftwood stain were on order. Since the dining room adjoins a large, open great room, we decided that [...]

Meet the Maker Jeff Musgrave Antler Artist

Meet the Maker: Jeff Musgrave, Antler Art and Lighting

Artist Jeff Musgrave has been creating and making art and home decor from naturally-shed antlers for well over twenty years. We've never met in person, but when he reached out to me for a website project, I was truly floored by his work.  Being a beach-dweller most of my life, the antler lighting and art I've come across have been in mountain resorts, log homes, and craft projects.  And then, I saw Jeff's portfolio - whether it's a light fixture or a sculpture, each piece is made up of antlers [...]

Outdoor stripe slipcover aqua and lime

What’s the Best Sofa Style?

If you like to sit up and read, or entertain more formally, choose tight-back furniture. Dressed-up guests don’t want to be flopping back into a sloppy pile of pillows, and if you really need back support, soft down-filled sofa cushions are wrong for you - even though the English Country House feeling is so inviting!

Ikat fabric pennant valance, Mughal Style

Unique DIY Window Valance Ideas

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Valances are a stylish, tailored and less expensive alternative to draperies, and as you can see, creative ideas are plenty. Update your valances by getting rid of those swags, jabots, and ruffles, and choose a more tailored style. An interesting fabric with a bold design is the modern way to personalize your space.