Opening a brick-and-mortar is no easy feat. What’s good, bad and complicated about running your own store? And how do you measure its success? Get a look behind the counter at some of the industry’s top designers’ shops.

Check out these home improvement tips for the new year from black southern belle design mavens

Michiel Perry of Black Southern Belle, asked three designers and thrift-shop aficionados to give their tips on how to thrift like a pro.

Find out the 3 ways my mom influenced my love of design in my interview with Black Southern Belle.

Avoid returns and reduce design mistakes with these simple tips for shopping vintage and new home furnishings. You can thank me later!

Ditched the notion that a single lamp is unworthy and see how to incorporate them into your home.

Pieces with history are always more special, and with a little research you can update family heirlooms and mix them into new and modern interiors.

Find out my three "musts" when creating a well-traveled look in my article for Charlotte Home & Garden.

If you are not familiar with Interior Designer Nikki Chu you should be. You probably have her pieces in your home right now and don't even know it. It was my pleasure to interview her for Four Magazine and learn more about how she is taking the retail industry by storm.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Emily Henderson from HGTVs design star for Four Magazine. Emily is highly skilled at styling and creating spaces that reflect her clients personality. Find out her tips and tricks to add personality to any room.