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Being home to one of the world's leading cultural festivals, Spoleto, and over thirty art galleries in downtown alone, it is fair to say that Charleston is well-known for its art scene! With so much inspiration surrounding us from the rich historical character to the breathtaking architecture to the poetic landscape of the Lowcountry, it is no wonder why so many artists are drawn to this city.

As an art lover, I enjoy exploring galleries and discovering new (to me) artists as well as up and coming artists. With the explosion of social media, it has been interesting to watch our local Charleston artists careers blossom into the mainstream via blogs, Instagram, etc. One of the main goals when I started my business was to support local artisans, craftsman, designers, etc. as I think it is important to SHOP LOCAL, if you will, and support your community. So in my business plan was an idea to feature a new local artist each month (or Charleston related/Eclectic friend). My first year with shop was a total blur so I am just now getting around to these plans in year number two (bare with me)! So with all that being said, I am happy to announce the ARTIST SPOTLIGHT SERIES at Eclectic!

Each month I will feature a new artist who has created an exclusive series of work just for Eclectic. This collection will be displayed in my brick and mortar shop for all to come and see (but only for that month!)! This is a great opportunity for you to be exposed to some new artists, see their work in person and get some amazing original art at fantastic price points! I will also be posting these pieces online so they can be purchased and shipped if you are not local.

I goofed the schedule in January and the storm has put us behind a bit in February BUT I will announce February's artist tomorrow! Stay tuned...

Eclectic is a Charleston, South Carolina based full-service boutique interior design firm in specializing in the design of residential projects including entire homes and the styling of individual rooms. We also offer virtual e-design services. Please email sidney@eclecticcharleston.com for additional information.

Eclectic is a retail shop/design studio located in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina (just over the bridge from downtown Charleston) selling an array of vintage mid-century pieces, repurposed items, new products and locally made creations with a fresh Modern meets Coastal aesthetic.

The thing people comment most on when they come into my shop is the barn door. They want to know what color it is painted, where I got the track, who made it, is it heavy, etc., etc. So here goes...

This is the cooler door from Belva's (my shop use to be Belva's Flower Shop). As the story goes, the husband (Mr. Belva) was out on the road for his sales job and called Belva to tell her he had bought the cooler door (which was quite expensive) but before he could tell her she expressed her doubts about opening up a flower shop. He said "Too late honey, I already bought the cooler door!" So when I was upfitting the shop I wanted to repurpose this awesome old door. I designed a barn door track in the center of the shop but turns out the old cooler door wouldn't work...it was too small and too heavy.

So Old Village Restoration built one for me. The barn door track is galvanized and came from Royall Ace Hardware. Shop local! (And by local I really do mean it...they are next door!)

Here is a photo from an event I had at the shop. The color of the door is Benjamin Moore's Peacock Blue.

I noticed that when the barn door is closed there was a large white space so I had my super talented friend, Sara Beauchene of Reclaimed Artistry, paint the definition of "eclectic" on the wall. I had to add the phonetics do it in part to the fact that I have to correct people on the pronounciation of Eclectic about ten times a day! Yes, I am a smart alleck like that.

Here is the finished product...

Architectural Antiques and Design is a new/old shop in Charleston. Formerly known as Architectural Antiques Warehouse...or the as I liked to call it, the shop I could never find (I would drive by at least three times, each time, before I found the shopping center). I am sad to say that the previous owner, Terry, passed away unexpectedly on the day of her 60th birthday party. While coping with her death, Terry's family had hired someone to sell the contents of the shop in an estate sale. But good friends, Brad and Jeff, couldn't let that happen! Despite the tough economy, they wrestled up the funds to buy the shop in its entirety and maintain the legacy that their dear friend Terry started.

If you have ever been in there you know it is a haven of fabulous finds but you gotta hunt for them! Which is something I love to do but I imagine the layers of dirt and grim, the aroma of cat urine and the falling ceiling probably deterred many folks! After making the necessary structural repairs, the new owners vow to maintain some of the old shop's charm while also incorporating their own flair. Using skills from their previous careers with shelter magazines, staging and interior design, Brad and Jeff hope to make the front of the shop more retail friendly with some creative merchandising and one-of-a-kind pieces. They will be re-purposing many of the shop's architectural objects into functional items like lamps, tables, art, etc.

They have a lot of work in store for them (get it, in store!) but they are making a dent!

This is some of the "hunting" I was referring to...

This backyard full of iron pieces, Turkish jars, cement statues, etc. will stay as is.

These guys are super nice so I encourage you to stop by and chat them up!

1011 St. Andrews Boulevard (Highway 61)
Charleston, SC 29407
Next to the Hokus Pokus (look out for this sign)

Happy Hunting!

If you are local you probably know what that means. The building that my shop is in was built in 1956 by Belva Williams as Mt. Pleasant's first and now oldest florist. When I tell people where I am located they say "Oh, your in the Old Belva's building." During the up-fit all the subs kept calling it Belva's and I would jokingly say "You mean Eclectic?" It was a big day for me when they painted the building and you could no longer see Belva's Flower Shop anymore...I felt like it was finally Eclectic! [Although the historian/preservationist in me felt rather guilty on the same accord. Keep reading my posts and you'll see what I've done to preserve what I could of ol' Belva's.]

A little bit o' trivia, there was another building in the same spot before this one.

Photo via here

Here is a shot mid-reno...

And an after shot...

My landlord thought I was crazy for wanting to keep the old, worn tin roof as is vs repainting it but that is one of my favorite things about the building! He also thought I was crazy for wanting to paint the whole thing white. He actually said "Sidney, I can't figure you out." [I'm guessing he's not the first person to utter those words...pretty sure a few ex boyfriends have said that to me as well.]

I should mention that Belva's Flower Shop is still located in Mt. Pleasant at 1409B Stuart Engals Boulevard so stop by and see them, they are super nice and make beautiful arrangements. Apparently their booming (or should I say blooming...no, no I shouldn't) business (both local and online) required them to move to a bigger location so cheers to them!

Hello...My dear blogging friends!

I have been stitching away on some old fashioned vintage bonnets. Over the past few years, I've made these sweet prairie bonnets for several of the little girls in my life. They remind me of the young pioneer girls that trudged alongside the covered wagons. My great grandmother was six years old when she traveled with her parents across the plains in the covered wagon from Tecumseh, Kansas to the Oregon Territory. I have lovingly dedicated these bonnets to her...Evaleena Benson Newman.

Don't you think Laura Ingalls Wilder would have loved wearing this sunbonnet? "THREE IN ONE" 1. As an Apron with a nice pocket in front.2. As a Sunbonnet to shade one's sweet face from the hot sun3. As an extra spacious Clothespin Apron when folded up and buttoned(see button and buttonhole placement in a photo below)

M. L. Attwell

I made my own coordinating binding for this one.
I think it added a bit of extra charm.

My favorite collection of fabric is Aunt Grace's 1930 reproduction prints.
I have been collecting these prints for nearly 20 years.
I also love feedsack prints and have a few original ones.

A TINY TUTORIAL
For Clothespin Apron pouch

**Tie apron around child's waist
**Attach lower right corner buttonhole to upper right button.
**Then, attach lower left buttonhole to upper left button.
There you have it...
A handy pouch for gathering posies, holding clothespins...
and if you're very very careful
a few farm fresh eggs.

My prairie bonnets and their sewing pattern are being featured at a local quilt shop in the town where I live.
I will be selling the pattern on Etsy in the near future.

I received an order from a shop in Sisters, Oregon. These are some that I've made for their shop.
I used reproduction prints from the 1930s, 40s and 50s.
You might recognize some American Jane...Dick and Jane prints.

MAMA'S LITTLE HELPERS

These are a few of my favorite things...
How I love the soft colors and old fashioned conversation prints!

Many Hands Make Light Work!

Thank you for visiting me, my dear friends!
I hope you have a lovely weekend.

Blessings,
Carolynn xoxo


"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."
Proverbs 22:6


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Mark your calendars for this premiere sales event! Lux Antiques and Interiors is holding a sale in downtown Charleston at a 16,000 sq. ft warehouse in the Upper King Street Design District filled with quality items from top Charleston Stores and Designers!

Many local stores like GDC, Aquisitions, ESD and Circa Lighting are participating. As is yours truly, Eclectic Interior Design Group featuring some special to-the-trade items and discounted prices! So please come out and shop, shop, shop!

Thursday Semptember 23 - Sunday September 26 | 9am-5pm

Click on Lux Sale Event for more information.

Or join them on FB under Lux Antiques & Interiors.

Having (shamefully) never been to Bath, I was stunned at how much I fell in love with the city while I was there recently. The photos (while not wonderful & taken with my iPhone), hopefully in some way show the beautiful architecture and stone work there. Obviously the Roman Baths have a massive presence in the the city but there seems to be so much more than that. In many ways Bath reminded me of Edinburgh, where I used to live. It had a similar atmosphere too - isn't it funny how you can arrive in a place and instantly feel at home? For me, Bath was one of those places. I could have spent a lot longer there and will definitely be back, hopefully soon.

Have you been? Is there anywhere unmissable I should go next time? Perhaps a spot to get some lunch, a great little shop, local secrets? Fill me in! Oh and enjoy the weekend, friends!

As you all know...
I LOVE COTTAGE STYLE!
There are so many ways to achieve this charming, vintage look. My Gramma is my inspiration. No matter where she lived her home was a haven...a place of love and a gentle sweetness. She was not a woman of means but her home was always enchanting...a little piece of heaven!


This charming shelf has been in my home for over twenty years. It was originally brown, then red and now creamy white. My Gramma crocheted the beautiful white lace. She lovingly stitched it to my wedding pillowcases many years ago. After the pillowcases wore thin I carefully removed the lace and saved her lovely handiwork.
Nearly all the items...dishes, cups, the candlestand, creamers and sugar bowl were thrifted.
The only things I purchased new were the three candles and the "Cottage" sign.

Crocheted cotton lace made by my Gramma. Hasn't it made
a perfect edging on this pretty white shelf?

This darling cream and sugar is one of my favorite thrift shop treasures.
I paid a total of five dollars for them.

My sweet Mom-in-Love gave me this feminine little rocking chair
when we left Tennessee to move to Oregon.
I recovered the seat and fashioned a new cushion
out of discounted home decorating fabrics.
The country french scene is a fabric sample that I purchased for two dollars.
I added soft pink pompoms to add a bit of whimsy.

Not very pretty with books and baskets in view...

"SOLUTION"
A soft and pretty skirt. I made a waist band and added a skirt...
Just like I was making a wrap skirt for myself.

Would you believe I found this beautiful lamp at my local thrift shop?
It was on sale for sixteen dollars.
It had no shade and a very tattered cloth electric cord.
My hubby rewired it for me and I purchased a new shade.
I found the crystal trim on clearance and added it to give it a touch of elegance.

Oh, the things one can do with a can of spray paint!
The little chair and powder blue tray are items that I repainted.
They were originally brown.
The linens...
clock...
candle votif
and
baby shoes
were all thrifted finds.

My sweet little Zoey loves sitting by the fire. She is one of my three housekitties.
The blue and white nine patch quilt is something I made to disguise the large opening above the fireplace.
There are various items stored discreetly behind the quilt.
I made the white wicker chair cushions from discounted home decorator fabric.
I shopped at Joanns and waited to use my 50% coupon to purchase the fabric.

Yes...I spray painted the little thrifted blue basket.
It provided the perfect place to display some of my handmade pillows.
I perched it atop a trio of hatboxes that provide storage for odds and ends.
My cats love napping in this chair in the late afternoon.

I love having special quiet times in my blue plaid chair.
The big chair and the matching loveseat used to be in our living room.
The ottoman is cushy and my kitties love curling up at my feet.
The quilt lying on the ottoman is one that I found thrifting . I only paid ten dollars for it.
It is snuggly, soft and in perfect condition.

Thank you, my dear friends, for your kind visit to my Cottage Nest.
I hope you'll come back...
I have more to share...
and, lots of helpful and inexpensive tips.

Blessings,
Carolynn xoxo

"The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." Galatians 5:22

So I've been taunting you with my big news and here it is...I'm opening a shop!!!

[Let's pause a sec for the cheers and applause...maybe even a lil' confetti falling from the sky.]

I think part of my delay in telling you is my shock that it is actually happening! A lifetime dream coming true! It will be called "Eclectic"-part design studio and part home decor shop where I will be selling home furnishings including furniture, lighting, art, accessories and more. The design studio will be very user-friendly so customers will be able to access it themselves. And the retail will be a mix of Eclectic Creations (custom items that I design and/or repurpose as well as items that I collaborate with local artisans to create), Eclectic Finds (things I collect from antique shops, flea markets, etc.) and Eclectic Picks (products that I have hand selected from chosen vendors). I feel that this unique blend of products will be unlike anything currently in the marketplace. And in case you are wondering, yes, I will still have my interior design business!

Eclectic is located at 875 Coleman Blvd next to Royal Hardware (where Belva's Flowers use to be). It is taking longer than expected (as these things always do) but I hope to be open sometime in June.

Here is a before shot...

(You know how I love rough before shots!)

Here is during shot mid up-fit...

I'll show you some after shots when I'm done! Or better yet, stop in and see for yourself! And I promise to keep you updated on the progress. Now you know why I have been so bad about blogging...I've been a lil' busy! :)

The lovely women of Novel recently had a Pop-Up Shop at Eclectic.

Liza Cleveland, Way Way Allen, Sidney Wagner, Lauren Lail, and Jane Pope

Novel is a showroom featuring the works of four very talented women: Jane Pope and her beautiful jewelry Balboa and Jane Pope Jewelry, Lauren Lail and her curated collection of vintage clothes Library Vintage as well as her stunning collection she recently designed Library by Lauren Lail , Way Way Allen's breathtaking Abstract Art and Liza Cleveland of Bon Vivant who creates sensational custom stationary. They were so kind to bring their amazing goods all the way from downtown Charleston so the fine folks of Mt. Pleasant could see (that is a joke in case you are not local...it is over one bridge-hee hee).

Here's just a lil' peek of some of Novel's wares

Jackie Thompson of Leapfrog PR stopped by to checkout some of Jane Pope's gorgeous jewelry.

Liza Cleveland making the guests "lol!"

Meredith Corby of Jane Pope Jewelry, Liza Cleveland of Bon Vivant, and Lauren Lail of Library Vintage

Fellow jewelry designer Deirdre Zahl of Candy Shop Vintage came out to support the Novel girls!

So glad these lovely ladies came out for the event!
Mary Katherine O'Steen and Allison Long of Bella Bridesmaid

And the entertainment was provided by our youngest fan, Daphne!

If you would like to visit Novel's showroom they are located at 341 King Street in downtown Charleston.

It's time! The first official item for sale on my new online shop, Eclectic Finds! Please take a look and keep looking back for more items including furniture, fabrics, accessories, to-the-trade items, one-of-a-kind finds and custom creations that I have worked with local artisans to create! Whenever I debut a new item, I will put a photo in the top, left-hand side of this blog and all you have to do is click on over or (better yet) subscribe to the shop and you will be notified whenever new items are listed. Then email me if you are interested and I will send you a secure PayPal invoice. Happy Shopping!

Since many of you have been asking, I thought I would share the finishes and overall selections I made for the shop.

Photo by Wes Fredsel

Paint Colors:
Benjamin Moore's Decorator's White on the Walls and Peacock Blue on the Barn Door

Wall-to-Wall Seagrass Carpet

Cork Floors in the Bathroom and Enterance

Both available at Palmetto Carpet

Bathroom Wallpaper: Carlton V Boca Grand in Espresso

Office Wallpaper: Schumacher Tropical Isle

Shelving: IKEA Lack Floating Shelves with Van Dykes Hardware

IKEA Lack Wall Shelf

IKEA Lack Floating Wall Shelf

And I added some brackets...

Van Dykes Shelf Brackets

Shelving similar to this...

IKEA Expedit Shelving

And I had a custom island made by local craftsman with a piece of tin roof I found and fell in love with (cue line from the B52's song Love Shack which I sing in my head every time I look at it..."tin roof...rusted.")

All of the above can be ordered through Eclectic. Email me or call if you are interested sidney@eclectic-idg.com or call me at the shop (843)388-7002.

Today kicks off Charleston Fashion Week.
Not sure if these are boutiques, stylists offices or closets. Regardless, they give me mad inspiration. And as I try to figure out what the ___ to wear to the show, I am painfully reminded that I desperately need a new wardrobe.

[Pause with me while I pout.]

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[Still pouting.]

And speaking of Charleston Fashion Week, I wanted to give a shout out to my friend, Dee Ruel, who's jewelry will be featured in the show! Dee is crazy talented and unlike many of us who make jewelry as a hobby, she actually studied it at the Hui No' Eau art school on the island of Maui no less! I can see it now...Yeah, dad I want to go study in Hawaii. What, yes, I am serious! In addition to making jewelry, she is also a paper artist! She made me the cutest little calling cards. I wanted something to put in the package when folks make a purchase through Objects and she totally nailed it. Nailed it!

I mean really.

If you need cards, invitations or the like...Dee's your girl. And if you need to bedazzle your arms, ears or neck...Dee's your girl. Local? Check out her shop on Coleman Blvd. in Mt. P (she just celebrated her 3rd anniversary!) and if you are not local, no fear she has a website too!

Finally had the casters added to my project table. Now I look like a four year old sitting at my desk because my seat is too low. It is hilarious! But I must add, doing wonders for my posture. And yes, I did think of this before I added the casters but didn't think it would matter that much. I was wrong. Next up...I am painting the desk top grey. Pics to follow!

I went to the Wine&Food Festival of Charleston. I had never been before but if I ever go back, I will go later than 11 am so that I can drink more wine! I know that kills all true wine connoisseurs but I'm sorry, I refuse to spit it out. Anyway, I was loving all the wine barrels and thinking of all the things you could do with them...

Table is the obvious answer but I wanted more so I did a Google search and there was some crazy sh*t out there like pet beds, lazy Susan's, coolers, vehicles (yeah, you heard me). My dad is a landscape architect and he would use them as planters in our house growing up. Here are some other things I found...

via Elle Decor

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And everyone know's this guy, the chandelier that put BoBo on the map.

Tyler Florence's shop in Napa

Any other ideas???

Went to happy hour (are you sensing a theme?) at the new Rice Market on East Bay. It was the old Boathouse and before that Arizona's if you are local. They had some cool things going on with the decor!

Driftwood stair railing...(the owner said they found all of the pieces locally)

Cool twig light fixtures...(anyone know if Ann Yancy made these?)

Dropped off a few things to be painted for my online shop, Eclectic Finds. If you haven't gone yet, go check it out!

TGIF!!!

Update...Still Waiting For Our Little Grandbaby to make his debut. He is one week overdue and we are praying for his arrival in the next few days. Thank you for your prayers!

Welcome To Little Quilts Around The House...
My favorite quilt shop in the southeast is "Little Quilts" in Marietta, Georgia.
A favorite quilting book of mine is one of their delightful publications.

"By The Light Of The Silvery Moon"

I made this little quilt for my Mom for Christmas a few years ago...
Do you see the hand carved red cardinal perched in the antique bread making bowl?
It was crafted by my husband's Grandmother, Annie Grant Keeling.

"Little House In The Big Woods"For several years I taught classes at my local quilt shop.This is the sample from the first miniature quilt class I taught.

"Aunt Jenny and Uncle Pink"My sweet husband gave me this pair of hand carved, jointed wooden dolls.
They were made by Polly Page...a primitive artist from Pleasant Hill, Tennessee.
Polly was a school mate of my husband's grandmother, Annie Grant Keeling.
When they were little girls they were taught hand carving in their little country school in the early 1900s. Polly's dolls are sought after by collectors from around the world.
When my husband was a little boy he would sit and play in the woodshavings
while his Grandma and Polly spent hours together happily visiting and carving.

I love adding lame' to many of my miniatures. I think it adds a bit of warmth and interest.

"Christmas Kitties"The whispy whiskers are stitched with DMC floss.

Sorry...I'm a little late at sharing a few of my Santa Quilts...

I had so much fun making this Santa Quilt. It is one of my favorite little quilts.
The authors of the book "Little Quilts All Through The House" are
Mary Ellen Von Holt, Alice Berg & Sylvia Johnson.

Thank you for stopping by and visiting my home.

I love to quilt and find sewing miniatures right up my alley.
They are inexpensive and easy to finish.
I love sharing sewing projects and hope they serve to inspire you to create.

Blessings,
Carolynn xoxo

We're still waiting for our grandbaby boy to make his appearance...I will post when he arrives!

"Create in me a pure heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me."
Psalm 51:10

I'm linking to my favorite blog parties and giveaways this coming week.
I invite you to visit my sidebar and link up with each one.
I know they would love having you as their guest.

Whitney Kreb's oil paintings celebrate the relaxed elegance that is seaside living. The artist, who splits her time between Charleston, SC, and Nantucket, MA, creates unique compositions of coastal scenery that are harmoniously graphic and painterly. Her aesthetic is constantly evloving as she reworks and reinvents mainstays that include sea life, ocean views, and the familiar streets of her hometowns. She also paints on-site murals in local designer showhouses and private homes.

Whitney received her BA in Studio Art from Davidson College and her MFA in Painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design. She has also studied in Florence, Italy, and the Art Students League in New York City. While in Charleston, she works and exhibits out of her studio at Redux Contemporary Art Center and is represented by the George Gallery and the Charleston Artist Collective. Whitney is also represented by Robert Foster Fine Art, Coastal, and the Artists' Association of Nantucket in Nantucket, MA.

Is there anyone you credit with gifting you your artistic ability and/or teaching you your skills? Or did you just pick up a brush one day and get lucky?
My grandfather was a very talented artist. He always brought me new art supplies and I always had an easel in my bedroom growing up. I had a ton of encouragement from my parents and was lucky to attend art camps and classes outside of school. I took my first oil class in 10th grade and was pretty much hooked after that.

Since it varies for each artist, we want to know what inspires you?
The beach, coastal living, the 1980's, fashion and interior design bloggers, my two homes- Charleston and Nantucket- all the people, places, style and local colors.

Do you hang your own work in your home?
I do. They kind of revolve in and out, but I have tried to hang on to the ones that have special meaning to me. I also have some work by my artist friends- I am always up for a trade!

Is there a specific artist/work that you covet?
I am a huge fan of Wayne Thiebaud and Richard Diebenkorn. I also love Alice Neil, Laura Owens and Elliott Puckette. Locally, the George Gallery and the Charleston Artist Collective have a great selection of contemporary Charleston artists.

If you were not an artist, what career do you think you’d have?
Probably still something in a creative field- maybe an architect or something in the fashion world.

Rapid fire…
Favorite city to travel to? L.A. West side.
Guilty pleasure? Steve Winwood, Phil Collins, and Richard Marx
Favorite restaurant in Charleston? High Thyme and Basil
Saturday activity: beach, shopping, museum, festival or sofa? BEACH. But the others are a close second.
Three words to describe yourself: sarcastic, grateful, optimistic

If you are interested in purchasing any of Whitney's art please stop by Eclectic, call us at 843.388.7002 or email sidney@eclecticcharleston.com. Remember, these will only be available during the month of May and yes we will ship for an additional charge!

Eclectic is a Charleston, South Carolina based full-service boutique interior design firm in specializing in the design of residential projects including entire homes and the styling of individual rooms. We also offer virtual e-design services. Please email sidney@eclecticcharleston.com for additional information.

Eclectic is a retail shop/design studio located in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina (just over the bridge from downtown Charleston) selling an array of vintage mid-century pieces, repurposed items, new products and locally made creations with a fresh Modern meets Coastal aesthetic.

So I transitioned my closet from "winter" to "spring." I say it in quotes because we don't really have seasons here and our winter was very mild. But I don't have a large closet so I have to rotate things like sweaters for bathing suits/cover-ups. I am a major purger so I like to get rid of stuff and start over! So I tried taking a bunch of stuff to a local consignment shop but was utterly offended by their offer. I took three bags of things including about 12 handbags/clutches and some shoes/scarves and they wanted to give me $58! Um, no thanks. I mean, I have my pride! lol A friend forwarded me this site, Closet Groupie, and I thought it was rather genius idea.

Anyway, all of this spring cleaning got me organizing my closet (if you know me at all you know this is one of my FAVORITE things to do!) so I looked to some fabulous closets for inspiration. Let's take a look...

Doable...

Dreaming...

Shoe Organization...

Accessory Organization...

Built-in Vanity...Oh My!

I bet none of these people would get offered $58 at the consignment shop.

*All photos via Pinterest.

Eclectic has been nominated as Best Interior Design Blog by JDR Annual Blogger Industry Awards, please click on the link and take a second and vote for me! You don't have to register or anything...just check a box. Many thanks!!!

While in Richmond, Virginia over the weekend, we stumbled into this cute little shop called Rue La La Home. Once inside, I found one of the cutest displays I have ever seen! Precious. Then I realized that I already knew about (but totally forgot about) Sunny's Goodtime Paints. When I first moved the Charleston, I worked at a local home and design shop that carried the line of paints and the creator came and gave us an instructional seminar. This was in the height of the faux painting days so she sells a lot of washes and glazes with supercute names like La La Lilac and Buttercup Baby. But I just went through her website and she has some really great stencils as well. Go see for yourself!

Designer Ruthie Sommers

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If you are a commitment-phobe then wallpaper panels are for you! A great way to get a big impact without regret. And if you are on a budget you can often find remnants at wallpaper stores or antique malls for a steal. You can frame them through your local frame shop or have a carpenter build you a custom frame.

Happy Weekend Everyone!

Have you seen the Coastal Living Showhouse on Daniel Island yet? It just opened to the public last week and my friend interior designer Ginger Brewton did a great job! I know she worked her tail off and it showed! Set right on the Wando River, this house is beautiful on the inside and out.

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The kitchen was one of my favorite rooms in the house. I especially love island/built-in dining table with the marble countertops!

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I love how light and clean this room is! And these poufs...OMG...these poufs! Dying.

I thought this was a brilliant use of space for storage under the stairs!

The backyard has a lovely outdoor seating area overlooking the Wando River. If only I could have this view from my back porch!

Throughout the house was artwork by the very talented local artist, Cindy DeAntonio.

This month, Cindy DeAntonio, will be having her debut art show at Eclectic! I am so excited to see her fantastic collection of work!

Hope to see you there!

Eclectic Interior Design Group is a full-service design firm based in Charleston, South Carolina working on both residential and commercial spaces. Please email sidney@eclectic-idg.comfor additional information.

Eclectic is a retail shop/design studio located in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina selling an array of vintage pieces, repurposed items, new products and locally made art with a fresh Modern meets Coastal aesthetic.