Bright colors are the hallmark of The Designfolly Fabric Collection designed by Kerry Ann Dame. The woven patterns evoke some of the many places she's been fortunate enough to visit - France, Italy, Fiji, England, Australia, California. Perfect for any lived-in home - beach house, resort, or traditional. The line is made in North and South Carolina, and includes recycled cotton fibers.
Beachfront income properties have their own particular set of concerns when it comes to interior design. Condo packages may meet budget goals, but often contain inferior quality pieces that don’t last. Vacation renters inflict heavy use; they track in sand, walk on carpets dripping wet, sit on furniture in wet bathing suits, and set drinks everywhere. Sofa cushions fade quickly from pool chlorine and dining chairs are spotted and stained; and it seems like the kids use the curtain rods for monkey bars! The sensible owner will make planned purchases [...]
Jane Woodward's Impressionist painting of a coral reef with colorful fish has been reproduced as a high quality print. UV protected canvas is wrapped on a wood frame - hang it as-is, or frame it for an elegant look. Choose from two sizes - also available to order online:
In this project, a condo in Surfside Beach was completely remodeled - we selected handmade tile, durable Pergo floors and new finishes in the kitchen. Walls were moved and a door relocated to add space to the Master Bath. New furnishings and window treatments make the oceanfront space comfortable and bright.
This year we saw navy hit fashion magazines in a big way. Lots of Chanel inspired sailor striped shirts and dresses were everywhere. The clothes were mixed with brightly colored accessories in shades of aqua, coral reds and yellows. Now we are seeing blues come back with a vengeance in interiors. There is no doubt that navy and other shades of blue are here to stay. I love decorating with navy because it can act as a neutral. It looks sharp when accented with greens, yellows, coral reds, oranges [...]
