Welcome

I believe what makes a home special is the welcoming atmosphere experienced as one steps through the front door. This is why Danny and I have a home bar in our entry hall. We find the simple gesture of offering a drink as our guests arrive sets a relaxed and festive tone, making everyone feel instantly at home in our space. With the approaching season of cooler evenings and special gatherings, I’d like to inspire you to turn a cozy corner of your home into a warm and welcoming home bar.

Dress Your Space and Let Freedom Ring! The long days of summer have me daydreaming of homemade ice cream, fireflies, and sparklers. Danny and I enjoyed working with Southern Living magazine on this photoshoot of our Guntersville lake house all dressed for July 4th. What will you be doing for the Fourth this year? Is your outdoor […]

The Art of Accessorizing Whether you’re looking to update a tired room or moving into a new home, accessories are a great way to add instant life and personality to a space. Just as a necklace and earrings lift a nice dress to a new level of elegance, and a well-selected tie and pocket square […]

Mother’s Day is a time to pause and remember the women who’ve gone before us and deposited so much into our lives. In anticipation of this special day, I’ve found myself reflecting on my mother and the inspiration she is, not only to me but to all who know her. Mother, at age 91, is […]

As I was recently preparing to host a luncheon, I was reminded of the wonderful days when Danny and I bought our historic Huntsville home and began the renovations that have given it new life and made it our own. It is an honor to have our home featured in the March/April issue of Southern […]

  Come See Our Westin Huntsville Renovation! Many know Accents of the South for our residential interiors, but how much do you know about our commercial design? In this journal entry, I’d like to take you behind the scenes for one of our recent corporate renovation projects with the beautiful Westin Huntsville hotel. My approach […]

  One of my great joys in interior design is creating spaces where memories can be made. Consider how you, your family, and friends share holidays in your own home. What are your traditions? While my home is my sanctuary, it is also the place I most enjoy hosting meals and celebrations, and what better […]

From Beverly’s Table to Yours Four Tips for Setting a Festive Thanksgiving Table Anyone who has hosted a Thanksgiving meal knows the amount of preparation involved, and while we may have fewer gathered around us this year, the Thanksgiving table is still the heart of the celebration. Beverly has some helpful tips that will make […]

Let’s get organized! A three part mini-series Master Closet For some, organization comes easy. And for others it is a constant struggle. I personally find myself to be more in the former group. I suppose early on I learned it, for it did not come to me innately. I learned it not because my family […]

Home Bound Series- Outdoor Living “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” And for me it truly is, Spring Time. The air is, crisp and dry. The sun is shining just a little longer each day as all God’s world starts to awake from its winter slumber. Those outdoor spaces take on more purpose […]