Every fall, I research the latest and greatest book offerings in the décor, landscape, and art world and think about which ones I would like to add to my personal library.  I must admit, I have not bought many books this year ? I haven?t even heard...

I?m a bit late with the top pins of the month post, but as usual there are some wonderful images in this collection ? architecture, landscape, interior design, recipes, and great ideas.  I think you will enjoy them!  This month, there are 18...

I never really paid much attention to mirrored furniture until a beautiful mirrored chest was brought to my house during the recent living room and dining room install. It was a floor model that was brought as an option for a vestibule near the...

Thank you for the many, many emails inquiring about my well being and asking when I am going to start writing my blog again!  First let me say that all is well here.  Life just got busy, and I got out of the regular habit of writing blog posts. ...

As I pulled out my Christmas china this morning, I was very thankful for my kitchen designer?s suggestion to incorporate storage into my kitchen island for holiday items.  The process of switching out the everyday dishes with the Christmas china...

As mentioned in my first post about the 2014 Symphony Show House, the house has been a show house twice before, and was the Art House in 2009.  I visited it when it was the Art House, and remember the master suite in particular because of the...

My favorite Atlanta art event is going on this week, February 1-6. The Spotlight on Art Artists Market is my ideal kind of place - thousands of paintings and works from hundreds of artists, all under one roof, in a very relaxed atmosphere. Virtually...

Last year, I posted about one of my favorite discoveries, Hipsi belts. I received dozens of emails from readers who purchased the belts and agreed with me: these are the best (and most versatile) belts we have ever worn! Since the holiday season is...

There is a wonderful tour of homes this Saturday (April 18, 2015), taking place in one of Atlanta\'s most charming neighborhoods, Brookwood Hills.  The theme of this year\'s tour is ?Redefined?, and here is information on the tour and sneak...

For full blog post with images, please visit http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2016/04/the-queens-houses-sandringham-house.html Today is Queen Elizabeth\'s 90th birthday. To commemorate the day, I thought it would be interesting to show one...

I have been reading about a trend for shutter-free houses in both new houses and renovations ? perhaps a way to make a house look more streamlined and modern.  However, I have a love for shutters. I have a fondness for black shutters in particular,...

As I was walking my dog yesterday, and posting a few pictures on instagram, I realized that I take quite a few pictures of entry gates!  Gates are a common feature on many of the large (1 acre plus) lots in Buckhead, and the style of the entry...

The tree is trimmed, the stockings are hung, the gifts are wrapped, the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day meals are planned, the table is set.  Today is full of joyous anticipation, the excitement of children, the tradition of the Christmas Eve...

Spring is here, and so is the house selling season in Atlanta! As I drive around town, I see for sale signs everywhere. It seems as if people who have held off on listing their houses over the past few years are taking advantage of Atlanta?s robust...

I was looking for a picture on Pinterest this week, and noticed that I had quite a few pictures of living rooms with benches and daybeds in them (and the occasional chaise).  Not just a bench against a wall, but a bench or daybed as a counterpoint...

Every fall, I research the latest and greatest book offerings in the décor, landscape, and art world and think about which ones I would like to add to my personal library.  I must admit, I have not bought many books this year ? I haven?t even heard...

The Peachtree Battle Friends Spring Home Tour takes place today,  May 6th, and the houses this year are absolutely amazing.  This is my favorite house tour of the year, and and the funds raised go directly to  Children?s Healthcare of Atlanta....

For full blog post, please visit http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2016/03/helloits-me.html Thank you for the many emails over the past six months! I took a small break from my blog, which turned into more of a hiatus. I did not check my blog...

I have been carrying Melissa Payne Baker?s art in my online store, Quatrefoil Design, for years.  Even before I introduce her new work on my blog, many of her paintings sell; she certainly has a loyal fan base and her work speaks to many of my...

It?s hard to believe we have been in our ?new? house for three and a half years now! We have slowly but surely worked on the décor since we moved in, with a big project every year. Now, we are finally ready to finish the main floor, including the...

I was able to get a sneak peek of the the much anticipated Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Southeastern Showhouse, and it is truly amazing. Many of the most talented designers from the Southeast are represented, including some of my long time favorites -...

It?s that time of year again!  The much anticipated Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Home for the Holidays opened its doors on November 19, and is open through December 7th.  I was able to see the house on Monday, and it is full of beauty and...

Several years ago, I noticed a house come on the market that was truly exceptional. The architecture, landscape, and interior design were all exquisitely done, and had a very special quality. I was eager to post on this house, which had been...

When we decided to build a house, my husband requested that I space out the interior design over a 3-5 year time frame. I have definitely honored that request - we have been in the house for 4 1/2 years, and we are still working on the interiors...

An architectural feature that I see occasionally in Atlanta is a porte cochere, and whenever I do, I always take note.  According to wikipedia, ?a porte-cochère is a porch- or portico-like structure at a main or secondary entrance to a building...