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Gobble, Gobble: A Tabletop Fit for a Feast

November 14, 2018

If you’ve been following me for a while, you probably know that I love creating festive tabletops and floral arrangements. I think of these elements …

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Scheming for Our Clients (in a Good Way)

November 5, 2018

An important part of what I do as a designer is helping clients define their style and preferences. After gathering some initial intel, we typically …

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A. Houck Designs Makes List of Virginia’s Top Designers

September 24, 2018

I am thrilled to share the exciting news that A. Houck Designs made The LuxPad’s roundup of the 14 Best Interior Designers in Virginia! …

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Cocktails, anyone? Designing a Custom Table to Fit the Bill

July 31, 2018

Handcrafted elements give a room that little something extra. We typically commission a bespoke piece or two for each space we create. If you’ve been …

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Great Room Challenge: The Big Reveal

May 29, 2018

A few weeks ago, I shared a glimpse into our thought-process behind a great-room design we recently completed. If you missed it, you can read the …

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High Point Market, Spring 2018: Favorite Finds

April 30, 2018

High Point Market is always so inspiring. In fact, I made so many exciting discoveries at Spring Market at a couple of weeks ago that I decided to …

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High Point Market, Spring 2018: Top Trends and Themes

April 30, 2018

Twice a year, the quiet town of High Point, North Carolina, plays host to the largest home-furnishings trade show in the world. Industry attendees …

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Great Room Challenge: Puzzling Out a Large Space

March 30, 2018

We recently redesigned our clients’ spacious great room, first developing a floor plan that fits their current stage of life and then selecting …

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The Transformative Power of Art

February 28, 2018

Art is often an after-thought. It’s no big surprise really. After all the major decisions and purchases for a room — furniture, rugs, …

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Kitchen Goals, Part III: Renovation and the Big Reveal

January 31, 2018

I hope your new year is off to a great start! During the holidays, I spent time relaxing with my family…a nice respite after the hectic lead-up. …

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Decking our Homes for the Holidays

December 18, 2017

I love decorating our  home for the holidays. It’s another way to express my designer disposition.  We spent the last week getting our …

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Kitchen Goals, Part II: The Selections Process

November 30, 2017

Last month I shared the plans for a functional redesign of our clients’ kitchen. With our working plan in hand, we moved to the next step …

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