Bluffton Design Studio

09/24/2026

Fun charcuterie board for Halloween and fall gatherings!

06/07/2026

The last time we celebrated America’s Birthday in a big way was the Bi-centennial. If you were born after that, you missed a time where America prepared and events the whole year! There were colonial times celebrations, kids dressed in era times at school and there were food, crafts and cooking events and games let’s not forget the concerts and fireworks! Then came the renewal of interest in historic events that led our young country to independence for all! It was a very patriotic time where everyone who immigrated here or born here, no matter what race or religion you are (that is what America 🇺🇸 intended to be!) came together to celebrate our Independence! I had the most wonderful experience being employed across the street from Independence Hall where I would spend my lunch hour in the park or touring historic buildings.
In the middle of this resurgence and celebration the design and furniture companies joined in recreating pieces from Americana colonial and more informal folk art eras. Carpenters were creating dental moulding and raised panel walls, Ethan Allen created their American made traditional collections along with the Colonial Williamsburg foundation the living history museum! My in-laws lived there so we had the opportunity to bring our children to learn history of our great country! That is one of the best places to see historic sites and traditional design! So just like the wide to skinny belts or high rise jeans to low slung jeans or mini skirts to maxi skirts every thing returns! It’s now the 250th Birthday of America and again we are seeing a renewed interest in American Traditional design that never goes out of style! Even the Gen-Z has been thrifting weary of the imported furniture and trading for more well made pieces that our meant to last a lifetime! This is the time for a return to our traditional roots and modernize our homes interiors with warmth and color! l applaud Veranda for this article!
Veranda Magazine






Colonial Williamsburg
Traditional Home



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Hint: You’re going to want to think well beyond red, white, and blue.

02/02/2026

Beautiful warm pallets are warming up homes to create a more feeling of home and individual expression. This makes spaces feel inviting and comfortable! Time to get creative people!

02/02/2026

Design trends that are making their way into the Low Country. Palmetto Bluff architects and builders are designing with the newest trends!

From punchy pastels to saturated jewel tones, color is breaking free of its neutral confines. In these artful Lowcountry homes, design becomes a joyful expression of personality and place. Story […]

08/03/2025

Inspired by the past. Beautiful pottery and dinner ware displayed at the Charleston Museum, Charleston, SC. I love how the blue and white never goes out of style. The crocks are also very timeless. People still collect them today.

01/27/2025

Check out this pretty color palette! Thoughts?

Beautiful. Love the color palette.

Credit

Credit Whittney Parkinson Design

11/14/2024

Ready to decorate your mantle for the holidays? Check out this great hack no nailing!

11/14/2024

Do you decorate for Thanksgiving or skip it and go to Christmas decor?

This year I am hosting family so I decided to brace the gratitude of family as I have a lot to be thankful for!

Nothing says “Welcome to our home” more than your entrance!

09/15/2024

Need design inspiration? Check out Ethan Allen’s new collection in there fall brochure. A best kept secret is that I can assist you with all design elements withEthan Allen as an affiliate designer. Have questions on how I can make your home beautiful? Reach out to me!

A new season is coming—and our new magazine is here to help you get ready. Shop the new rooms that just landed in your email inbox 📫 or click to find the latest edition online now.

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08/01/2024

With Historical Homes of America – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉