6 ways to use reclaimed wood in your home

by marcelle | Feb 18, 2016 | Custom Furniture, Furniture, Interior Design, Interior Design Trends, Kitchen, Living Room, Reclaimed Wood, Sustainability

Reclaiming old wood give new life to precious resources. Even better, it’s gorgeous and give your home that “old soul” look and feel (whether it’s true or not.) Here are 6 ways to incorporate reclaimed wood into your home: 1. your kitchen...

Three simple and practical reasons to buy custom furniture

by marcelle | Jun 26, 2014 | Furniture, Interior Design

  Custom furnishings are a great way to showcase your home’s unique personality without sacrificing comfort or function. You can utilize custom furnishings when: • converting a commercial space for private use • restoring an older home • solving an architectural...

My Client’s House is in Design*Sponge

by marcelle | Feb 10, 2014 | Accolades, Articles, and Awards, design*sponge, Dining Room, Vintage Furniture

I’ve always wanted to “be in” Design*Sponge.  But – I can’t really submit as a “designer” – well, some do, but I think it’s chichi.  Design*Sponge is the “street art” of interiors – what’s...

5 things to love about the headquarters cafe

by marcelle | Feb 7, 2013 | Architecture, Custom Furniture, Historic Architecture, Interior Design Trends, Reclaimed Wood, Sustainability

…..so the first thing to love is it’s situated in a cool historic shopping strip on Charlotte, right across the street from Richland Park, at the edge of Sylvan Park – my hood….. 🙂 …..next to the junk antique shop I used to frequent back...

an interview with Bob Williams

by marcelle | Nov 8, 2012 | Color Trends, Furniture, Interior Design Trends, Vintage Furniture

So today I’m honored to interview someone who has brought style, class, comfort and affordability to homes around the world – Bob Williams, design partner of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.  I had the privilege of meeting him recently at Nashville’s local Mitchell...

sneak peek: wanderlust & whimsey – a joss & main event

by marcelle | Oct 13, 2012 | Accolades, Articles, and Awards, Ethnic Furniture, Interior Design, Interior Design Trends, Moroccan Style

So I have been asked to “curate” an “event” for Joss & Main this coming Sunday evening…… If you don’t know who Joss & Main is, they’re an online store, offering a range of home furniture and decor through...