2016: KALEIDOSCOPE OF THE YEAR

2016: KALEIDOSCOPE OF THE YEAR

How does one measure an entire year? That question has been on my mind quite a bit lately as 2016 came to a close and we look ahead to new beginnings. But, I like to measure it in appreciation, gratitude, and love. “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy;...

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING IN OUTDOOR SPACES

Last month, when I was writing about outdoor spaces in my newsletter, I promised I’d take this month to talk about outdoor entertaining.  And whether you’re doing that entertaining in your (newly designed) outdoor space or in your existing yard, patio or terrace—as...

OUTDOOR LIVING, OUTDOOR SPACES

Spring is in full beautiful bloom and soon we’ll be sliding right into the glorious days of summer. And with those long days come lazy afternoons, easy evenings and leisurely nights, all of which make summer perfect for outdoor living. And that ties right in with one...
JOIN ME FOR ARTIST LISA MOORE’S SHOW ON MAY 5

JOIN ME FOR ARTIST LISA MOORE’S SHOW ON MAY 5

A ONE WOMAN SHOW Thursday, May 5, 2016 Reception Time: 5pm-8pm Place: Ocmulgee Arts, Inc 2242 Ingleside Ave, Macon For so long, I’ve admired the artwork of award winning, Georgia artist Lisa Moore.  Her work is impressionistic and abstract, and the results are...

VOTE FOR VGID AS BEST OF THE BEST

WE’VE BEEN NOMINATED BEST OF THE BEST 2016! I am so excited to have Valerie Garrett Interior Design nominated for Macon’s Best of the Best 2016 in the Services/Best Home Decor Category. We are asking our many clients, vendors and friends who we are so honored to work...
PANTONE’S LOVE AFFAIR WITH PASTELS

PANTONE’S LOVE AFFAIR WITH PASTELS

ROSE QUARTZ AND SERENITY 2016 COLORS OF THE YEAR I’m a lover of traditions. Somehow, I think they ground me to who I am and what I care about. And whether they’re cultural, religious, or personal, traditions are comforting to me as well as being meaningful and joy...