My Home on the Cover of Queen City Lifestyle Magazine

It still feels surreal: seeing our front door, living room, conversation room, and dining room featured in Charlotte's premier magazine, Queen City Lifestyle, was a moment I’ll never forget. The feature—titled Grace in Every Detail—captures more than just our home. It captures warmth, softness, and the soul of  the life we are creating at home.

Ceiling is Plaster by Farrow & Ball | Wall is custom

In the article, our house is described as being layered in muted colors and textures, with botanical prints and antiques that evoke a sense of Southern charm and timeless tradition. In the conversation room, the small brown check Schumacher drapes and the custom rug from English Village Lane with a topiary-tree motif anchor the space. In the living room and dining room, the mix of antique furnishings, soft, neutral tones and curated patterns made each area feel elegant, calm, and welcoming.

What This Feature Means To Us

 To me, hearing how the rooms feel to someone walking in for the first time was incredible. Thanks to the help of many and years in the making, I feel like the rooms truly are a reflection of my design style and how my family lives. It feels like a quiet stamp of approval: our choices reflect a style that others appreciate, and now our home has a story in print. It reminds me that beauty in a home doesn’t come from chasing trends — but from choosing pieces and colors that feel like you, layering them over time, and allowing the space to evolve with life. And now, our home joins the gallery of houses that celebrate tradition, comfort, and timeless Southern grace.

Front door is Mizzle by Farrow & Ball | Brick exterior is China White by Benjamin Moore

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See How I Got My Home Holiday Ready With Fig & Dove

This holiday season I had the total joy of working with Fig & Dove to get my home holiday ready. Interior designer Colleen Waguespack started Fig & Dove because, as a designer, she couldn't find holiday decor that complemented her clients' elevated interiors. Her pieces are meant to seamlessly blend with your personal home, and everything at Fig & Dove works together. I love how you can get one or two pieces a year and build a cohesive collection of timeless decor that you'll treasure forever.

I'm going to walk you through my living, dining and conversation rooms. Let the Christmas cheer begin!

LIVING ROOM

Let's start this holiday home tour in my living room! I just love the way our tree looks by the fireplace, especially with those gorgeous Fig & Dove stockings! The stocking holders are totally genius — they're very kid-friendly which is a must in our house. You can dress up your stockings even more by adding a bauble tassel. I went with the ombre gold option. I also love the idea of putting these on dresser knobs in a guest room so your guests get a dose of holiday cheer, too. 

I use a lot of blues, greens and browns in my home, so I really appreciate how these ornaments work with the existing space rather than compete or stand out too much. The double glass ball ornament is so pretty and adds some unique dimension among the other ball ornaments. The gilded doves are so special but not fragile — again, a must with three little kids and a dog running around!

The classic look is polished off with a tree skirt, also from Fig & Dove. It's definitely an investment but it really pulls the scheme together and I know I'll use it forever. 

dining room

I couldn't take my eyes off the dining room during this photoshoot. I'm so proud of this space and a few Fig & Dove pieces really made it shine. The gold decorative angel doubles as a tree topper, but I really liked having it on the table to help carry some elements from my living room into the space. 

One of my favorite holiday decor tricks is to hang a wreath on mirrors. All you need to do is give this Fig & Dove boxwood wreath a quick fluff and then voila! It's tied with a sash — one of Fig & Dove's calling cards! They have so many options to choose from. If you're someone who likes to keep a wreath up all year, you can just switch out the sash depending on the holiday. 

conversation room

Last but not at all least, is my conversation room. I was seriously impressed with the Fig & Dove gold magnolia garland we used in this room.

I find live garland to be pricey—considering you have to toss it every year—and have been on the hunt for a good faux option. I haven't found something with as much depth and texture as this one. It was super easy to lay across the mantle, too. It's an investment piece but something you'll admire for a long, long time. We jazzed it up with a few small stockings and flameless candles. 

Looking for more holiday inspiration? We shared How I Decorate for Christmas and a Tuckernuck tablescape.