Abhomeinteriors Blog Posts

• A Last Minute Gift Guide to Music City’s Local Goods!
  on Dec 19, 2016 in ALL Lifestyle
  As many of you may have promised yourself time and time again that you would get your shopping done early this year, you find yourself once again scrambling to check off last minute gifts. If this is you and you’re in my Nashville tribe, take a...
• The “it” accessory everyone needs for their kitchen
  on Dec 15, 2016 in Digs kitchen marble
  This past weekend David and I went to the mall to meet with the geniuses at Apple. He was having problems with a thingy that connected his camera to his computer and about five minutes into the conversation my eyes glazed over and I decided to go nex...
• High Quality Sheets and Why it Matters
  on Dec 11, 2016 in Digs Lifestyle sheets
  Coyuchi It was 2012 and David and I had just met. We were at that weird awkward stage where we were together all the time and couldn’t get enough of each other, but also didn’t want to admit to it. After all we were both fiercely independ...
• Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide
  on Dec 9, 2016 in Digs Lifestyle holidays
  Every year I proclaim that I am going to take the entire month of December off but that never happens. Instead, I am scrambling to wrap up client jobs to get them ready for the holiday festivities with their friends and family. This year is no differ...
• How to become sustainable even if you think you’re too busy
  on Dec 7, 2016 in Eco Podcast green sustainable
  Living a sustainable life can seem complicated, right? The word sustainable in and of itself conjures up thoughts of complexity and only for those tree hugging hippies. But here’s the rub, being sustainable or green isn’t an all or nothin...
• Do the holidays bring you house shame?
  on Dec 5, 2016 in Digs Lifestyle holidays house shame
  It’s your holiday party and all of your family is there. The food is divine. The smells of the season are everywhere and all of your guests can’t stop talking about “it”. You secretly high-five yourself even though it’s written all over you...
• How to zhush up your space for the holidays
  on Dec 2, 2016 in Digs Lifestyle holidays
  Every year when the holidays hit I am both excited and dumbfounded. Why you ask? Well first and foremost I love the holidays! People are kind, their hearts are warm and something about this season is just magical. However, I am also always amazed at...
• How To Feng Shui Your Gift Giving. By Franklin, TN designer, Amanda Gates
  on Nov 7, 2016 in Feng Shui Lifestyle feng shui gift giving intention
  Today I presented a local workshop on How To Feng Shui Your Gift-Giving at the local library. As my team and I started promoting the class a flood of emails came in asking what that meant. Was there such a thing as giving by way of feng shui? Did fen...
• Interior Designer Veronica Solomon
  on Sep 5, 2016 in Podcast veronica solomon
  Unlike most podcast interviews I do I knew nothing about today’s guest, Interior Designer Veronica Solomon. My good friend Carla Aston recommended her and after taking one look at her site I knew she’d be perfect. I mean she adores color...
• Are you ready to clean your house in one full sweep?
  on Sep 3, 2016 in Digs Eco Lifestyle bObi bobsweep robotic vacuum
  Are you ready to clean your house in one full sweep? Several weeks ago I was contacted by the robotic vacuum company, bObsweep. They asked if I’d be interested in trying the classic bObi out around my home. Like other robotic style vacuums, bOb...
• Feng Shui Weekly Quick Tip
  on Sep 2, 2016 in Feng Shui Lifestyle beds feng shui
  Feng Shui isn’t something to be feared. Every issue can be resolved in some way, but it’s worth looking into a professional who can help, if you’ve done things around your own home and haven’t gotten results. I always recommen...
• Steal the look, shop the pretty
  on Aug 31, 2016 in Digs shop the post shop the pretty Steal the look
  I spend most of my days either in the field resourcing products, or online surfing websites for product. Ask any designer, and we’ll all agree, we have our hands on a lot of stuff! We wear so many hats, and do so many things, it’s hard fo...
• 9 ways to add red to your home
  on Aug 29, 2016 in Lifestyle fall red shopping
  We are heading into fall and that can only mean one thing. It’s holiday season! After visiting Highpoint Furniture Market this past April one of the hottest trends I saw?? Pink and Red. Yep, it’s coming back so don’t be surprised if...
• Saturday Finds Luxury Home – Are you living at the right address?
  on Aug 27, 2016 in Digs Feng Shui Numerology homes real estate saturday finds
  Today’s Saturday home is as assuming as is is surprising. This classic Antebellum is located in Leipers Fork, a city located about 30 miles south of downtown Nashville. Situated on 118 acres, this Greek Revival home is by far the most clever h...
• Moody colors for fall
  on Aug 26, 2016 in Digs Lifestyle moody colors
  The Sherwin Williams color forecast for 2017 is here. Although this forecast doesn’t seem to be as big as Pantone’s, this is a collection you won’t want to miss. Broken into four color categories: Noir, Holistic, Intrepid, and Unbou...
• 8 fast fixes to spruce up you home for fall
  on Aug 24, 2016 in Lifestyle accessories digs home decor
  Ready to spruce up your home for fall? Well you’re in luck! Because I’ve done all the heavy lifting. I’ve curated some of my favorites things perfect to embellish your home for fall. I get asked all the time, how can I change my sp...
• Photographer and Interior Designer Linda Holt
  on Aug 22, 2016 in Lifestyle Podcast linda holt
  Earlier this year I decided to go to the bloggers conference in Atlanta. For the past couple of years I haven’t gone to many seminars mainly because nothing was really piquing  my interest, and they can be expensive. However, I quickly reali...
• Saturday Finds – Luxury Home in need of feng shui
  on Aug 20, 2016 in Lifestyle luxury home
  Today’s home is a curious one. Listed for $6 million, this home is located at 55 Governors Way, inside The Governors Club subdivision, in Brentwood, Tennessee. The Governors Club is an exclusive neighborhood in Williamson County that boasts l...
• Currently Obsessed For Fall
  on Aug 19, 2016 in Lifestyle fashion finds obsessed
  It was just announced that I am one of the top three finalists for the Toast of Music City. This is not only a huge honor, but of course a big deal! Readers, family, friends, and clients voted for their favorite Nashville Interior Designer, and chose...
• Stanley Furniture’s all new kids and baby line
  on Aug 17, 2016 in Digs Lifestyle Furniture kids nursery Stanley
  Back when I had my studio Stanley Furniture had a terrific kids line of furniture filled with bunk beds, dressers, and desks, and it was quality you’d expect from a great furniture line. As a bonus, it was typically transitional so the kids cou...