If you love timeless classic style, you are in for a treat... I am delighted to welcome Charlotte-based designer Mark Phelps today for a Q&A! For over 15 years, Charlotte-based interior designer Mark Phelps has used his traditional taste and tailored approach of design to create a refined elegance within his clients' homes. "I do not always follow the rules," he says. "A house should look ... continue reading...
Jackie Kennedy’s Summer Home is For Sale!
Wildmoor, an East Hampton home where Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis spent her summers as a child, just went on the market. Built in 1895, the 4,291 square-foot summer home was owned by the Bouvier family for decades, originally belonging to Jackie's grandfather, John Vernou Bouvier Jr. The family hosted weekend polo matches in a nearby field and entertained friends in this gracious home. ... continue reading...
All American in Atlanta
When Atlanta interior designer John Banks was looking to downsize, he was delighted when a house just two doors from his current residence became available. Designed by noted residential architect Lewis Crook in 1951, the home had great bones but was dated, so John worked with architects Robert Norris and Rick Spitzmiller of Spitzmiller & Norris to bring it back to life. John loved the ... continue reading...
Classic Elegance in New Jersey
Thanks to Pinterest, I stumbled upon an old real estate listing for a gorgeous home in Moorestown, New Jersey. Surprisingly, it is new construction, built in 2010 by architect Stephen M. Bonitatibus with interior design by Diane Burgoyne. According to the listing, "this 3-story handsome stone colonial is situated on a beautiful 1.42 acre lot on one of the premier streets in Moorestown. ... continue reading...
The Prettiest Pink Home in Florida
It has been over two years since my dear friend and "Miami Mom" Deirdre Critchlow passed away after a 10-year battle with breast cancer, and I still miss her every single day. Last year, I shared a sneak peek inside her beautiful and historic home, which was also featured in the March/April 2019 Southern Home. Today, I'm sharing a full tour with previously unpublished images, as captured by ... continue reading...
An Exquisitely Restored 17th Century Irish Castle
Located in County Westmeath, Ireland, Ballinlough Castle is one of the few castles in Ireland to have belonged to just one family - the Nugent family - for over 400 years. Built in 1614, it known as one of the nation's prettiest Irish castles. Ballinlough Castle was sensitively refreshed by Todhunter Earle Interiors when the current occupants, a young family, took over the house. The bedrooms ... continue reading...
A Timeless Southern Home
This week I stumbled upon a 2009 home tour from At Home Arkansas, and it was so pretty I just had to share. My apologies for the photo quality... the images are a bit blurry, but oh what a beautiful and timeless home! Located in Harrison, Arkansas, it belongs to designer Carolyn Grisham who had always dreamed of owning a white house with white columns and black shutters. Her traditional Southern ... continue reading...
Style Profile: Eliza Crater Harris of Sister Parish
The story of Sister Parish is legendary in the world of interior design. Born in 1910 into a life of privilege, Sister decided to pursue a career in interior design in 1933 as a result of the Great Depression, despite the fact that she had never even read a book on the subject. Her talent was innate, and she quickly became the go-to resource for the crème de la crème of American society, including ... continue reading...
Step Inside a Restored 19th Century Georgian Farmhouse
I hope everyone had a lovely Mother's Day! Over the weekend, I stumbled upon an old Southern Living article featuring a beautifully restored 1852 farmhouse located in Newnan, Georgia. The home and landscaping were brought back to life by Jamie McPherson, who holds a degree in historic preservation from The Savannah College of Art and Design, and his partner Tra Raines. Known as Vinewood, the venue ... continue reading...
