2020 was a pretty tough year, so the more the reason to make my house warm and glowy for Christmas! Of course, money was tighter than usual so I decided to find a few themes and stick with them and find ways to bring those...
Category: Home Decorating Ideas
Interior Designer Suzanne Kassler’s Brilliant Use of Neutrals
posted by: Tobie Hand
July 9, 2022
Suzanne Kassler is one of my all-time favorite designers. In this blog post, I wanted to highlight her use of neutrals and how she brilliantly adds a little color to these spaces for an amazing finish. The design concept is so genius because the room...
The Beauty of Upholstered Beds
posted by: Tobie Hand
June 27, 2022
Bedrooms should be restful retreats and a soft space to land after a long day. Sometimes they can be cold and boring when consumed with too many wood pieces. An upholstered bed is a perfect way to break up the monotony of the wood and...
Spring Home Market Trends-Gold, Creams, and Whites
posted by: Tobie Hand
March 15, 2022
My heart was skipping a beat of joy as I returned to Atlanta Market. It had been a while since I took several years off to focus on raising my three rascals. One wonderful observation was that there was so much white, cream, and gold....
My Top 6 White Paint Colors for Kitchen Cabinets
posted by: Tobie Hand
March 8, 2022
An outdated kitchen can be completely transformed with a fresh coat of beautiful white paint. I have chosen six of my favorite soft whites with lovely examples from some of my favorite designers. Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee is a beautiful, soft, warm white paint color. It...
Orange Color Spotlight-Charlotte’s Locks
posted by: Tobie Hand
February 20, 2022
I have always been drawn to the color orange, especially deep, strong orange hues. The festive color reminds me of Fall, Harvest, Halloween, a new fresh school year. Orange can also be a wonderful color for our interiors but it can be tricky. Farrow and...
I absolutely love how this gorgeous room turned out. This space was designed when I was with my partnership, H & H Interiors a few years back and still has such an ageless look. We knew that our clients were looking for a romantic, antiqued...
My Go-To Farrow & Ball Stone Grays for Kitchen Cabinets
posted by: Tobie Hand
February 7, 2022
I absolutely love stone grays on kitchen cabinets—they create such a refined, handsome look in a kitchen. Stone gray pairs beautifully with stainless steel appliances and balances effortlessly with crisp whites, especially when set against white natural stone and tile. It also flows seamlessly with...
Tips to Creating a Beautiful Monochromatic Space
posted by: Tobie Hand
January 23, 2022
My former design partner and I designed the interiors of a beautiful old New Orleans home. We called the front two parlors the “gold rooms” because every fabric, paint, and accessory had aspects of creamy gold. Our goal was to create a space that had...
Black and White Bathroom Inspirations
posted by: Tobie Hand
January 18, 2022
As I begin a bathroom makeover, I began looking for inspiring ideas for a black and white color scheme. I searched, sourced, and sorted through many wonderful designs and discovered several exceptional examples that stirred my creative juices. I hope that you enjoy these amazing...