A Joyful Transformation by Mae Davis Interiors

In Birmingham, Alabama, a 2000s home has been beautifully reimagined by Mae Davis Interiors into a vibrant, personal, and timeless retreat. The clients came to Mae Davis ready for a fresh start—and the result is a home that celebrates color, comfort, and character.

From the traditional dining room to the pattern-filled primary bedroom, every space reflects thoughtful layers of texture and style. The secondary bedroom is playful and like a warm hug, while the kitchen breakfast nook and living room invite conversation and everyday ease. Together, these rooms tell a story of joyful design grounded in lasting appeal.

You can explore Mae Davis Interiors in person at 66 Church St, Suite D, Mountain Brook, AL 35213, or shop their curated collection of furniture, lighting, and décor online at shopmaedavis.com.

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Images provided by Mae Davis Interiors and taken by Laurey Glenn Photography. 

Favorite Finishes: Sarah Catherine Design Shares Inspiration For Fall

As summer starts to wind down, we wanted to provide the Garden & Grace community with fresh seasonal inspiration. We tapped Birmingham-based designer Sarah Moore, of Sarah Catherine Designs, to share a transitional interior scheme. The finishes she selected incorporate multiple textures, colors and patterns while still keeping some consistency in the tones in order to bring the space together.

Let's take a look at Sarah's pre-fall vision board. 

The centerpiece for this flat lay is the Namay Samay floral fabric in the top left corner. "The colors and patterns remind me of leaves falling from a tree, while still having the bright and vibrant feel of summer," Sarah says.  She imagines it for a pillow or drapery, paired with a blue linen solid fabric that can be used as welt on a pillow or on the leading edge of drapery panels.These Alex Conroy and Namay Samay fabrics complement the palette in their colors and pattern scale. You could bring in a solid grey/green velvet rope-chain style trim to this combo as pillows to add some additional texture and interest, Sarah says.  This blue ikat fabric from Cowtan & Tout is an iconic, classic print that helps root this design in timelessness. Add a simple ivory tassel trim to pillows or draperies for the final look.  Here's the iconic fabric in pillow form!  Farrow and Ball's Lotus wallpaper is a go-to for Sarah. The taupe and ivor colorway is both bold and elegant. "The Classic Cloth green leaf print fabric also provides that elegant transition from Summer to Fall in its muted, soft sage green color," Sarah says. Pair it with a rust linen fabric to bring more warmth to your space.  For paint, Sarah recommends Farrow & Ball's Blue Gray and Pigeon. The subtly moody hues provide a peace backdrop, she says.    To bring in as much warmth and texture as possible, Sarah chose a beautiful creamy Carrera marble tile, bamboo woven shades, and a natural woven sisal rug. Warm wood tones pair well with brass hardware, tying everything together, she says.  Here are shades and a sisal rug we love!To polish off the look, you can use grasscloth wallpaper on the ceiling or back of bookcases to add depth and texture to your space.  

All photos are by Sara Catherine Design

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