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Designer Spotlight: Katie Ridder

~ Designer Spotlight

“I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust””
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭91:2‬ ‭

Today I continue my series on spotlighting designers’ work that I admire and appreciate.  These posts are so much fun for me because they are a feast for my interior decorating eye and each one is unique to their own style!  Katie Ridder’s bold use of color and pattern, her playful approach to mixing antiques and modern pieces, and her eye for the unusual decorative accent has established her as a leading figure in the design world. Her work has been published in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House Beautiful just to name a few.  Her second book is to be released in September.   As if that doesn’t give her credibility, just wait until you see her work…I think you will agree that she is genius in creating beautiful homes!

Be sure to check out my other Designer Spotlight posts:
Charles Faudree
Betty Lou Phillips
Tobi Fairley
Cathy Kincaid

All photos were taken from her website (www.katieridder.com).
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A welcoming mix of contemporary and traditional!


Beautiful art, a modern chandelier, and striped carpets add interest to a stairwell and landings!READ MORE

Designer Spotlight: Cathy Kincaid

~ Decorating, Designer Spotlight

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2:3‬ ‭

Welcome back to our Designer Spotlight series!  You may remember my posts on Charles Faudree, Betty Lou Phillips, and Tobi Fairley…and today we will take a look at Dallas based interior designer, Cathy Kincaid.  Her style has always been of great interest to me.  I have studied her design in every shelter magazine that has published her work over many years.  Her designs are classic but fresh.  Her design philosophy resonates with me, “I love the value of the mix.  It is the one aspect of design that I adhere to -the old with the new, the ornate with the simple, the refined with the rustic.” I hope you enjoy touring some of her beautiful rooms!

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A “wow” floating stairway fronts a two-story glass wall in this Dallas home!


A blue and white entrance into a Dallas high-rise!READ MORE

Designer Spotlight: Tobi Fairley

~ Decorating, Designer Spotlight

“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up”
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6:9‬ ‭

I am so excited to introduce a new series on the blog, “Designer Spotlight”!  As a now retired interior decorator, I have been greatly influenced by others that I have admired through the years…their vision, creativity, and body of work!  I have already shared a couple of those with you, (Charles Faudree and Betty Lou Phillips) and today I want to introduce another favorite, Tobi Fairley. I “met” Tobi through several major shelter publications like Traditional Home and Southern Living, and I love her work!  I even have a Pinterest board of all things Tobi Fairley!

Tobi, often categorized as a New Traditional Designer, has a signature look that is fresh and simple, combining colorful, large-scale prints with classic furniture styles for a beautiful and functional result. She describes her work as  “…infused with color and bold combinations of fabric patterns, and my favorite furniture styles are very classic and tailored.”  I love her use of color!

You can follow Tobi Fairley on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and her blog.

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These photos of her work were taken from her website and you can click on the individual photo to head that way!


The bold stroke of red against black and white is stunning…READ MORE