Closets become custom, functional spaces
By Emily Griffin Over 10 years ago, Betty Anne Mills, an interior designer, and her husband started a company called Inspired Closets. As an interior designer, Mills saw a need for closet revamping when she was helping her parents move into The Heritage at Brentwood, a retirement community. “I found a small dealership and got started in that way
Future Heirlooms
Royal Circus stocks soulful pieces to make a house a home By Hollie Deese Photography by Danielle Atkins It may have all started with an unrealized dream, but the end result is something that seems meant to be for the growing arts-and-creatives community of Wedgewood-Houston. Open since August, Royal Circus is the collaboration between Michael Dukes, 59, and Geoffrey
Designer Spotlight: Erika Thompson of JL Design
By Emily Griffin Photography by Showcase Photography Erika Thompson, interior designer at JL Design and mom of two, has conquered creating gorgeous, clean spaces that are suitable for anyone – even her busy clients and their growing families. Design was not Thompson’s first career, but when she realized she was passionate about it, she dove in head first to
Designer Spotlight: Tanya Hembree
By Emily Griffin Photography by Daniel C. White and Social House Photography From California to Tennessee, interior designer Tanya Hembree has been creating spaces for clients across the country, and her unique palate of “vibes” has brought her success everywhere she goes. Originally a SoCal girl, Hembree has lived in four different states - California, Texas, Colorado and Tennessee
From Printers Alley to Isla Mujeres
Kathy Anderson injects life into all her living spaces Photography by Marty Paoletta (Loft) and Jessica Keener (Island) When in-demand interior designer Kathy Anderson of Anderson Design Studio wants to unwind from work, she doesn’t have to go very far. Just up the stairs, in fact. In 2014, Anderson bought a two-level building on Second Avenue near Printers Alley.
Sarah Bartholomew debuts collection with Pottery Barn
Photography by Austin Gros In some ways Sarah Bartholomew still can’t believe that iconic home décor company Pottery Barn called her to do a collaboration. But on July 26 the actualization of that surreal moment came to fruition with the launch of the Sarah Bartholomew for Pottery Barn Collection. “It was an honor to be asked to collaborate with
Interview: John Edelman, CEO of Design Within Reach
By Hollie Deese and Emily Griffin Design Within Reach CEO and President John Edelman never studied design. But that has never held him back from appreciating, elevating and celebrating it. At first Edelman pursued his interest in fashion and began his career in the shoe business with his brother, Sam Edelman, with the Sam & Libby line. Edelman eventually
Designer Spotlight: Melissa Frederiksen of Atmosphere 360 Studios
By Allie Myszka When she first entered the working world after college, it didn’t take long for Melissa Frederiksen to realize that the 9-to-5 office life wasn’t the path she wanted for herself. Shortly after she finished a business degree, she shifted her direction and returned to school for interior design. Based on her success as principal designer and
Designer Spotlight: Shirley Horowitz of Davishire Interiors
By Emily Griffin Owner of Davishire Interiors and self-proclaimed queen of ottomans, designer Shirley Horowitz entered the world of interior design nearly 35 years ago on a whim and has been searching for ways to make living spaces more versatile, unique and comfortable ever since. After graduating from college and after doing other various jobs, Nashville native Horowitz decided
Decorating Den Interiors wins top award
Leader, innovative and goal-oriented are just a few of the terms used to describe design professional Bohnne Jones of Decorating Den Interiors who was recently named Franchise Owner of the Year. Nashville franchise owner since 2007, Bohnne was honored with this award at the company’s 49th annual conference and supplier market held earlier this month in Orlando. “I am