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5 Tips for Hosting a Networking Reception at Home

By Michiel Perry Spring networking season is right around the corner. As you prepare to host your guests both personal and professional, here are some tips to make an impression: Get Personal: Personalized napkins or linen are a great way to make your event stand out to your guests and look great in social media images for a business event. …
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On the Hunt: Your Guide to Estate Sale Shopping

By Cheryl Luckett It’s hard to believe summer is over.  I will admit, I’m more than happy to wave goodbye to the sweltering heat and humidity. If you know me, you know I’m always on the hunt for good deals.  One of my go-to sources for some of those great finds are estate sales. …
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4 Tips for Impressing Your Guests this Fall

By Michiel Perry The sun is setting early and Fall is approaching. This season means more than stylish boots and apple cider. Fall is just as big as a social season as summer. Get ready for those tailgates, homecoming parties and halloween gatherings with the best entertaining tips this season.…
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Art is the Soul of Home Design

By Cheryl Luckett Art can be such an essential part of design and every now and then, I have the pleasure of working with a client that has a great art collection. Such was the case a couple of years ago when a South Charlotte client with a love for black art reached out to me about decorating her new home.…
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Bold Florals Make A Splash in Furniture Trends

By Cheryl Luckett Recently, I had the opportunity to spend four days at what I affectionately call designer Disneyland, also known as High Point Market.  The High Point Market is the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world, bringing more than 75,000 people to High Point every six months. …
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Two Styles, One Design

By Cheryl Luckett Interior Designer Developing a design plan for clients is not always an easy task.  Add to that conflicting styles and you’ve got a recipe for disaster.  When I’m pulling together spaces for couples there are a few things that I like to keep in mind that I believe are keys to merging two design aesthetics into one.…