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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…
Christmas Decor!
Christmas Decor! Hi friends! I absolutely cannot believe that Christmas is next week! How did that happen?? With that being said… I would LOVE to hear about everyone’s Christmas…
Fabulous NYC Holiday Window Displays!
Fabulous NYC Holiday Window Displays! There is nothing more enchanting or inspiring during the holidays than a trip to New York City. Snowflake Spectacular at Saks Fifth Avenue…
From the KHI Retail Studio – Home for the Holidays Part I
From the KHI Retail Studio – Home for the Holidays Part I It’s beginning to look a lot like… Christmas?? The grand entrance to my home! In the south, holidays are a BIG deal in…
Happy Labor Day! Some Holiday Highlights from My Fellow Bloggers…
Happy Labor Day! Some Holiday Highlights from My Fellow Bloggers… As I was reading through the posts of some of my favorite interior design blogs this morning, there were a couple…
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Happy Thanksgiving!! What a wonderful day to remember what we are truly thankful for. Health, happiness, family and friends. I could go on and on! I hope y’all are having a great…
Holiday Open House
Holiday Open House The Christmas music is already playing here at Knotting Hill as we prepare for the holidays. This Friday-Sunday we are having an open house! Come in to see all…
Holiday Windows 2010 – New York City
Holiday Windows 2010 – New York City As many of you already know, I am a Southern girl through-and-through, but I am also a HUUUUUGE lover of New York City! It is my favorite city…
Holiday Windows in NYC… Through the Years
Holiday Windows in NYC… Through the Years I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and that nobody got mowed over in the Black Friday mayhem!? It’s official now…. Christmas is…
From the KHI Retail Studio - Home for the Holidays Part II
From the KHI Retail Studio - Home for the Holidays Part II Silver Bells, Silver Bells… or, maybe you prefer red or purple! While you may not think you are ready to “O Christmas…
Inspired Easter Ideas: Front doors, Tablescapes and Mantles!
Inspired Easter Ideas: Front doors, Tablescapes and Mantles! Source Easter is one of my most favorite times of year! Besides being able to wear white shoes again (although I have…
Thanksgiving Centerpieces We Love
Thanksgiving Centerpieces We Love There’s nothing we love more than seasonal home decor. Alright, that’s not entirely true… we love A LOT of things. But, we do love a good holiday…
Kimberly's Holiday Survival Guide to Staying Cool, Calm and Fabulous
Kimberly's Holiday Survival Guide to Staying Cool, Calm and Fabulous I am not sure what has come over me. I am usually the last minute Nellie flying by the seat of my pants trying…
My Secret Weapons for Holiday Decorating: Part 1
My Secret Weapons for Holiday Decorating: Part 1 Last year I choked for the holidays! I was very busy, so I thought it would be okay to “cheat” just a bit on my holiday décor. I…
My Secret Weapons for Holiday Decorating: Part 2
My Secret Weapons for Holiday Decorating: Part 2 What has “yards and yards” of potential and can transform something ordinary into something fabulous? THE ANSWER IS MY #2 SECRET…
My Secret Weapons for Holiday Decorating: Part 3
My Secret Weapons for Holiday Decorating: Part 3 Wrapping is an endless chore! However, once the task is complete, wrapped packages add excitement to the season and flair to your…
My Secret Weapons for Holiday Decorating: Part 4
My Secret Weapons for Holiday Decorating: Part 4 One of my favorite Secret Holiday Decorating Weapons is not necessarily something that I would describe as “pretty” – But WOW! –…
Oh, Christmas Tree (Part 1): Toppers
Oh, Christmas Tree (Part 1): Toppers Perhaps the most recognizable symbol of the “commercialized” holiday season is the Christmas tree! For many of us, Christmas trees evoke…
Oh, Christmas Tree (Part 2): Themes
Oh, Christmas Tree (Part 2): Themes When it comes to embellishing a Christmas tree, anything goes! Although red and green are still traditional color favorites for many, the theme…
South Carolina Interior Designer’s Home is All Dressed Up for the Holidays!
South Carolina Interior Designer’s Home is All Dressed Up for the Holidays! As I looked through these fabulous images taken of my home taken last week by my amazing photographer,…
Thanksgiving Prep Tips!
Thanksgiving Prep Tips! Hello sweet readers! I can’t believe Thanksgiving week is here! I am just so happy to be spending time with family and friends this week. But sometimes, I…
Thibaut Wallpaper for Valentine’s Day!
Thibaut Wallpaper for Valentine’s Day! Hello friends! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Can you believe that? January has already gone by so quickly! With that in mind,…
'Tickled Pink' about Valentine's Day!
'Tickled Pink' about Valentine's Day! Pink is a color which has a strong character. It can appear gentle and be soothing, feminine, romantic, or it can be bold and shocking! Take…
Top 5 Places to Showcase Your Holiday Decor
Top 5 Places to Showcase Your Holiday Decor Does the thought of decorating your home for the fall season…. Followed by RE-decorating it for Christmas…. make you feel a little…
Top 5 Tips for Choosing Your Holiday Decor
Top 5 Tips for Choosing Your Holiday Decor No longer limited to a traditional red-and-green color palette, the modern-day choices for holiday decor are seemingly endless. The task…
Valentine’s Day Inspiration!
Valentine’s Day Inspiration! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and with that, I wanted to share a few simple ways to incorporate pink or red into your home! First, who…
VLOG: Idea of the Week #1 Valentine's Eco Friendly Gifts
VLOG: Idea of the Week #1 Valentine's Eco Friendly Gifts February 9th, 2011 | Tags: antique jewelry, eco friendly valentine's gifts, handbags, Knotting Hill Interiors, reclaimed…