t's been a week now since we returned from High Point and I think it is safe to say we have recovered. So many beautiful showrooms, inspiring panel discussions and free drinks all day really did a number to us!

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Ladies! It's not too late to show those you love most just how much you care this Valentine's Day. One of our favorite ways to thank all the special women in our life who keep our world spinning is with brunch. I mean who doesn't love a good excuse to eat way too many carbs and drink Champagne before noon? Here are a few quick tips to throw together a last minute Valentines Day brunch for all the special ladies in your life this Valentine's Day.

I'm sure your Instagram is just exploding with New Years resolutions, diet plans and Best of 2018 squares. So indulge me for a minute while I reflect on all the big moments we experienced here at VW Interiors. It's often times easy to obsess over all of the goals we need to accomplish in the New Year. But what about all of the incredible things your accomplished ALREADY? If you really take the time to sit down and list out all of the things that you are proud of, I bet you would be a bit surprised by what you have achieved. I know I was! Here are some of our favorite memories 2018 brought us at Valerie Wheeler Interiors.

I must admit I have expensive taste. It's not too often that my favorite home stores have a big sale. So when Serena & Lily offers up 20% off ALL items, well you know it's gonna be good! Serena & Lily has been my go to spot for on trend yet sophisticated furniture for years. There are so many pieces that I'm actually eyeballing for the Kind of Coastal Cape Cod. You can read all about the renovation plans for that here. Can you imagine these hanging rattan chairs swinging from the vaulted sunroom? The kids would be in heaven! Shop all of my favorite picks from the Serena & Lily Thank You Event below. Be sure to use code GATHER for 20% off EVERYTHING!

A well styled bar cart is just as essential as a fabulous table scape this Holiday season. Take your hostess skills to the next level with these tips and tricks to style a holiday bar cart for your next party! Be sure to shop all of my favorite bar cart essentials below.

Recently I had the privilege of attending The Scout Guide launch party at the Foxfire Farm in Monkton, MD. Steve Gambrel is the designer behind the stunning transformation of this historic breeding and training farm. The details of this home are absolutely mouth watering. I left inspired in so many ways to push the boundaries in my own designs. One thing that stood out to me in particular was the way the color palette of this home paid heritage to this homes history, but still breathed new life in this modern day space. Take a look at this home's exquisite details that inspired this month's color story. Cognac brown is my color of choice this season. Try mixing into your wardrobe with a soft brown cardigan or drape a wool blanket over an armchair. This color looks just as stunning in interiors as it does in your closet. While it may be a bold choice for an entire look, it pairs perfectly with black, raw neutrals or burnt orange.

You guys. I have big news. We are buying a house!!!! If you have been following along on IG or my newsletter you probably already know that a move has been in the works (if your not already following along, then what the heck are you waiting for?) We made an offer on an old cape cod right down the road from our current house. It was a very spontaneous decision. We only had a few weeks to get our current home listed and sold in order to snag this one. The past month has not been all sunshine and butterflies. As a designer I like to think that I am able to acknowledge the flaws in our current home with a sense of professionalism. But no matter how professional I may be, its no fun having strangers come into your home and tell you what they think is wrong with it! It's a long running joke in the industry that interior designers often act as marriage counselors and I am here to say that relators have it wayyyyyyy worse!!! But all drama aside, we are so close to closing on our house that I just couldn't wait a moment longer to share all of my design plans on the next fixer upper! Introducing #thekindofcoastalcapecod catchy hashtag, huh?

There are few things in life that are on my bucket list, that I have actually been able to check off. I am ecstatic to announce that having my home featured on Style Me Pretty Living is officially one of them. Words can't describe how giddy I was when the Mecca of all things design and style reach out to me and asked if they could feature my home on their blog. Krista A. Jones worked some serious photography magic capturing my home for this tour. You can see the full gallery over on Style Me Pretty Living... or check out my Portfolio for even more. I'm still a bit speechless so I'm just gonna sign off here and leave you with the good stuff. Please Pin your heart out!

What color white should I use? I can't tell you how many times I hear that question! And the truth is, it really depends on the room your painting. While I may be impartial to the all white trend (have you seen my kitchen?) nothing makes an instant impact like a fresh coat of white paint! I do have my go to whites that I use in my home and my clients homes. Here is a little round up of all my go to white paints and where you can use them in your home.

Happy Sunday friends. I am currently trying to catch up on all the emails that have been sitting in my inbox since Monday, fold the laundry that has been sitting in the dryer for days, and prepare for two of my biggest home tour photoshoots to date. There have been so many big things in the works over here at Valerie Wheeler Interiors that I just can't wait to share with you all. But since I can't share all the juicy details just yet, I'm going to share some more sneak peaks of the outdoor styled shoot I held back in May when all of my husbands beautiful flowers were in full bloom! I'm a big believer that beautiful homes go hand in hand with a beautiful gardens. In design we are always pulling inspiration from nature. Bringing the outdoors, indoors became somewhat of a catch phrase in design school. So it got me thinking why not try and bring some more design and style to the great outdoors? Here are 5 Ways you can create more stylish garden spaces.

Happy Friday! Have you all had a chance to shop the best sale of the year yet? Today marks the second day of the Early Preview Days for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. My Insta stories are blowing up with all of my favorite bloggers trying on their picks from this years sale. Try as I may I just can't resist adding a few pairs of shoes and skincare essentials to my collection. You can shop all of my favorite picks from the Anniversary Sale below. The sale is open to cardholders now until July 19th before it opens up to everyone. Beware these items sell out fast! I swear stuff goes out of stock in the two minutes it takes me to check out! Happy shopping Friends!

June went by entirely too fast. I blinked and its July. But thats OK because I can not wait to share all of the exciting projects we are installing this month! One of my favorite parts about being a designer is finding that perfect piece. I love the thrill of the hunt. I put together this little red, white and blue themed board in honor of the 4th! Sooo many retailers are having sales to celebrate, shop my favorite Summer time home decor below!

Happy Father's Day! Tonight was one of those nights where I felt the itch to blog. I look forward to catching up on my favorite blogs while the house is all sleeping at night. It's one of my guilty pleasures.... it's also one of the main reasons for these dark circles under my eyes. Lots has been happening around here. Heres a quick recap of this past week.

Welcome to the Dollhouse! This reveal has been a long time coming. I am so excited to finally share this project with you! I call this house the Dollhouse for a few reasons. Mostly because its just so darn cute. My client decided it was time to downsize from her large waterfront estate to a quant cottage in Easton, MD. Our main focus here was to purge the pieces that no longer worked in this smaller space and find a home for her vintage pieces that held sentimental value. Persian rugs, silverware and one killer ginger jar collection made styling this space a dream. Using the blue hues from the ginger jars as our inspiration, the color story for this space unfolded quite naturally. Aged iron touches mixed in with warm browns, layer in just the right amount of farmhouse with a coastal touch. We bought all new furniture, light fixtures and window treatments to make this new build feel more like home. I love mixing in new pieces with vintage treasures to create a cozy lived in space. I hope you love the tour of the Dollhouse as much as I loved designing this sweet space.

Hello sunshine. Thank the lord the sun has come out from behind those never ending rain clouds. It is amazing what a little sunshine can do for your spirit. Well being has been a big topic in the design world lately. I for one am a firm believer that the environments we live in have the ability to elevate our moods. Or make your mood take a turn for the worse depending on the room's current state (ahem messy husband and kids). But living in an space that is is aesthetically pleasing is not the only happiness trigger. Your home has to work for you too. Ever heard the saying work smarter, not harder? Well the same holds true for design. There are so many products on the market that are all about making our lives at home a little bit easier... Like remotes that actually find themselves. Vacuum cleaners that vacuum on their own. And lights that can turn on and off when your not even in the room.