These are some strange times. I felt especially strange trying to come up with a title for this blog post. School has been cancelled for another 4 weeks here in MD. I don't know about you, but if I'm going to survive 6 weeks of at home quarantine, my home better be in tip top shape.*Update Governor Larry Hogan just announced that Maryland is on a mandatory stay at home

Congratulations are in order to the Graduating Class of 2019! Commissioning week is basically a holiday here in Annapolis, and while there are several events held solely for students and families, there are tons of other events that the public can enjoy as well! Events like parades, concerts, and drill team performances are open for all. Our team here at Valerie Wheeler Interiors came up with a list of our favorite spots in town and things to do for anyone coming to celebrate this huge milestone in their students life! (Or for any locals who need a reminder of how amazing it is to live in Annapolis).

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.

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?

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.