Writing on design.
A decade-plus of Kimberly's essays, how-tos, color crushes, before-and-afters, and dispatches from the road. Search by topic below.
10 FABULOUS MIRRORS FOR LUXURY INTERIOR DESIGN
10 FABULOUS MIRRORS FOR LUXURY INTERIOR DESIGN #1 –SONGBIRDS MIRROR FROM CARVERS’ GUILD – $1375 This Carol Canner design features two birds sitting upon the crossed boughs of oak…
Radiant Orchid! Pantone 2014 Color of the Year!
Radiant Orchid! Pantone 2014 Color of the Year! I wish someone would spell my name out in orchids (Radiant Orchid, of course!)! It is that time of year again that we are all…
She’s So Fabulous – Ask Kimberly… Popcorn Ceiling? Is it Part of Southern Design?
She’s So Fabulous – Ask Kimberly… Popcorn Ceiling? Is it Part of Southern Design? In this series, “Ask Kimberly” I take questions from you and share my honest opinions and…
Benjamin Moore Paint & the Distinction of Full Spectrum Colors
Benjamin Moore Paint & the Distinction of Full Spectrum Colors Recently, I attended Maria Killam’s workshop, True Colour Expert in Atlanta ,Georgia. As part of receiving my…
“FAVO-RED Things” Contest Winners!
“FAVO-RED Things” Contest Winners! Thank you for your submissions to the “Favo-Red Things” contest! My staff and I had so much fun reading your entries! For anyone who may be new…
A Day in the Life – Growing up Grigg Style
A Day in the Life – Growing up Grigg Style “Raising kids doesn’t pay, but it sure is worth it.” – Anonymous I must be feeling sentimental lately, as I recently posted about the…
A Day in the Life of a Designer - Spring Decorating Tips on WPDE!
A Day in the Life of a Designer - Spring Decorating Tips on WPDE! It is not everyday that I am up and out the door at 4am, but hey, that is just a day in the life of a designer!…
A Day in the Life of Interior Designers! Off to Market We Go!
A Day in the Life of Interior Designers! Off to Market We Go! The Knotting Hill Interiors Design Team headed to the High Point Market yesterday for the first of several long yet…
A Fun Tool for Choosing Paint Color: HB Paintbrush
A Fun Tool for Choosing Paint Color: HB Paintbrush My last several blog posts have been all about how to choose a color and each of the critical components involved with doing so.…
A Holiday Affair in the Making (Part 1): Table Settings & Etiquette
A Holiday Affair in the Making (Part 1): Table Settings & Etiquette With the holidays fast approaching and the Thanksgiving feast in the forefronts of all of our minds, I thought…
A Home for All Seasons – Southern Seasons Magazine Highlights Knotting Hill Interiors
A Home for All Seasons – Southern Seasons Magazine Highlights Knotting Hill Interiors In true fashion of southern hospitality, I want to give a great big “Thank you, Y’all”…
A 'Natural' Perspective on Interior Design
A 'Natural' Perspective on Interior Design Close your eyes. Think of the most beautiful natural environment you can imagine. What was it? A rain-forest dense with exotic foliage…
A Thankful Heart
A Thankful Heart Hello dear readers! I hope y’all are staying warm and enjoying this Fall weather. I’ve been thinking about ways to incorporate thankfulness into our Thanksgiving…
A Winter Wonderland of Interior Design Elements (Part 3) – SNOW-WHITE LINENS!
A Winter Wonderland of Interior Design Elements (Part 3) – SNOW-WHITE LINENS! Monogrammed, lace sheeting by Matouk. This brand and several others available at Knotting Hill…
A Winter Wonderland of Interior Design - KIMBERLY’S BEDDING PICKS
A Winter Wonderland of Interior Design - KIMBERLY’S BEDDING PICKS Ann Gish cotton sateen duvet and shams "Haute Lodge" by Pine Cone Hill Although it may be surprising, thoughts of…
Adding Color Through Artwork: Do-It-Yourself Project
Adding Color Through Artwork: Do-It-Yourself Project One effective way of adding fresh color to a room – or to reinforce existing accent colors – is by introducing a new piece of…
Adding Drama with Sassy Seating (Part 1): Hooded Chairs
Adding Drama with Sassy Seating (Part 1): Hooded Chairs Looking for dramatic edge? Consider a hooded chair! It’s a little bit sexy and a lot bit “WOW”! Take a look at these sassy…
Adding Drama with Sassy Seating (Part 2): Lucite Chairs
Adding Drama with Sassy Seating (Part 2): Lucite Chairs It’s hard to believe that a completely transparent piece of furniture is able to transform the vibe of an entire room, but…