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Meet Industry Insider Carol Piper

Have you ever walked into a room and felt like something was missing? Chances are it felt that way because there wasn’t a rug in the room. Whether you want to add a bit of texture, incorporate a dash of color or tie everything together, rugs are a fabulous way to make the room feel complete.

However, selecting the perfect rug for your home can be challenging, so today I wanted to bring in one of my go to rug experts to help make the process a little easier for you. She’ll be sharing her insight on the latest rugs trends and giving you a few tips on how to select the best rug for your home and budget.

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September Obsessions

Can you believe that we are in October?! The team is really excited about the arrival of fall and it finally starting to feel cooler during the day. We’re all definitely looking forward to the cozy weather and being able to wear our favorite fall fashions.

This month the team began work on some new client projects and I had the opportunity to head out to California for a few days for a site visit – so exciting! One of my favorite things about starting a new project is getting to uncover our client’s story and finding unique ways to bring their story to life through their home’s design.

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Barware every home must have

Going out to meet friends for a cocktail is always fun, but I love having an in house bar where people can come over and enjoy drinks at our home. When it comes to creating the perfect at home bar, you want to make sure it’s stocked not only with your favorite wines and liquors, but with all the other  barware essentials you need to host a fabulous evening.

I love visiting Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales when I’m searching for great barware and accessories. They have amazing pieces in all different styles, so whether you’re creating a space with a mid-century vibe or one that’s more modern, you can find what you need.

In today’s post I want to share a few pieces I think every at home bar needs.

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July Obsessions

Turning to the next page in our calendar is a reminder that fall is just around the corner, but the heatwave we’re experiencing makes it hard to believe that summer will ever end! Luckily, I was able to escape the heat for a bit. I took a week off this month just to veg out with my family, get out of town and relax. While it was wonderful to get away, I’m ready to see what the rest of the summer has in store.

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Dreamy hotels for your summer getaway

Whether I’m traveling in the US or internationally, finding a hotel is always one the best parts of planning the trip. Though it’s easy to book a room at a cookie cutter chain hotel, I love finding chic boutique hotels. Whether it’s stunning views, architectural details or unexpected accessories in the room, these hotels are luxuriously designed and of course, provide me with tons of design inspiration.
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