Abby McIntyre Happy April, friend! Spring has sprung and the happy little flowers are sweetly blooming around us. As the Texas wildflowers burst into life around us, they welcome a menagerie of fluttering friends into our world. Here at Carol’s, we are drawing inspiration for our design article this month from these flitting creatures and…
Tag: Designing with Carol
Features, March 2021
Designing With Carol: Gentle Joy
Abby McIntyre Congratulations friend! I am extremely proud of you for weathering the historic Texas blizzard this past February. While those frigid temperatures were enough to drive away the thoughts of a warm balmy spring for many, I know you have what it takes to jump into the new season with joy. That is precisely…
Features, January 2021
Designing At Carol’s: Let’s Make Lemonade
Abby McIntyre Happy New Year, friend! I’m not sure about you, but we are certainly welcoming 2021 with open arms, excited for a fresh start. There is no denying that this past year has certainly been sour. Our friends over at Pantone, a color forecasting company, certainly seem to feel the same way. Pantone recently…
Features, December 2020
Designing At Carol’s: Silver and Gold
Abby McIntyre We are fabulously wealthy, friend. This year, though overwhelmingly centered around a pandemic, has been a blessing in disguise. Our unique situation has given many the chance to reflect on what is genuinely important in life, and reconnect with loved ones. The odd predicament has shown us what rich company we are surrounded…
Features, November 2020
Designing at Carols: Life Is Gourd
Abby McIntyre Oh my gourdness, friend! It’s November! Welcome to the peak of autumn where warmth emanates from our kitchen tables instead of the blazing sun outside. It’s the hot apple ciders and fall décor that really gets me excited about this season. This year, it seems as though we are anticipating the holiday season…
Features, October 2020
Designing With Carol
Thank You for Being a Friend Abby McIntyre Hello friend! It is officially autumn. Suddenly the sunshine isn’t so sweltering, and the breeze is just a little cooler. Visions of pumpkins, spiced cider, and warm family gatherings have started to fill everyone’s heads. The coziness and warmth autumn brings is just what the doctor ordered…
Features, September 2020
Designing at Carol’s: Place Makers
Abby McIntyre Autumn is around the corner, friend! Are you prepared? While we may have just barely stepped over the threshold of September, I am counting down the days until there is a crisp chill in the air and coziness surrounds us. The joyful colors of fall will be popping up on trees and seasonal…
Features, August 2020
Designing At Carol’s: Positive Charge
Abby McIntyre We’ve done it, friend! We have officially made it to the hottest month of the summer. By this point the lightning bugs have made their glowy, cheerful appearance and the cicadas are singing their songs proudly in the trees to let us know the warm days are here. The sweltering heat can make…
Features, July 2020
Designing With Carol: Banded Together
Abby McIntyre There’s a creative movement sweeping through our little corner of Texas, friend. It seems as though every time I check in with a loved one or have the opportunity to chat with a friend, they have picked up a new talent or hobby. We are all finding new ways to be creative during…
Features, June 2020
Designing With Carol: Rise and Shine
Abby McIntyre Hello again friend! It’s hard to believe that we are already halfway to the point of 2020. This year has certainly been one for the history books! Many, like myself, have been working from home during the pandemic. This unique experience has given me sweet time to spend with my family. Being back in…