The Southern Coterie

Lulie Wallace…Southern Artist Extraordinaire

Posted by on Mar 29, 2013 in Abstract Art, Charleston, Flowers, The Southern Coterie | 2 comments

Lulie Wallace…Southern Artist Extraordinaire

I am plum tuckered out from all the sun, fun, shopping and skiing that spring break has brought.  I wanted to share with you my post for The Southern C this week highlighting a favorite southern artist.  I hope you are as fond of this rising star as I am.    Lulie Wallace Charleston, SC What is your training? I graduated from College of Charleston with a Studio Art degree What inspires you and your art?   I feel like I am inspired by about everything around me.  I'm inspired by graphic designers, contemporary florists, patterns in clothing, and I'm constantly looking out for fun and unique color combinations.    What is...

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The Southern C Summit

Posted by on Feb 28, 2013 in The Southern Coterie, Travel | 1 comment

The Southern C Summit

    I am thrilled to be part of the upcoming Southern C Summit as a presenter. This is going to be a terrific few days with the most inspiring creatives of the south. You too should not miss this event with the wonderful sponsorship of Southern Living.  Their recent article is below.   For the next few days you can still enter to win a free ticket HERE.    All the info you will ever need is below…if it is not PLEASE reach out and I will be happy to help.  The Southern Coterie, lauded as the social network of the South, is delighted to announce The Southern C Summit on Jekyll Island, Georgia on May 1‐3, 2013. The...

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2013 Oscar Dress to Room Pairings

Posted by on Feb 25, 2013 in Elle Decor, Fashion, Interior Design, Interior Designer, Kelly Wearstler, Photography, The Southern Coterie | 0 comments

2013 Oscar Dress to Room Pairings

VIA  The culmination of awards season is upon us, though the glitz and glam continues to inspire. When I see these incredible dresses, that are works of art themselves, I enjoy the finding rooms to marry with these moments of Hollywood glamour. This post was created for The Southern C. Remember to join if you have not. VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA VIA  I hope you enjoyed my 2013 Oscars Room to Dress Pairings. What was your favorite?   Please make sure you "like" The English Room...

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A Coterie Crush…on me

Posted by on Jan 31, 2013 in Abstract Art, Artist, Hidell Brooks Gallery, House Beautiful, Kelly Wearstler, Mary McDonald, Schumacher, The Southern Coterie, Uncategorized | 0 comments

A Coterie Crush…on me

I just had to share the kind feature on me over at The Southern C. Head over HERE to read the accompanying article. I am certainly grateful for their support. Join The Southern C for best of the South features. Be sure to check out The Southern C Summit kicking off May 1st in beautiful Jekyll Island, Georgia.     Please make sure you "like" The English Room on Facebook. Follow  @theenglishr on Twitter   Follow Holly Phillips @ The English Room on Pinterest  Follow The English Room in Tumblr Follow The English Room on Instagram  Please feel free to contact The...

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Perfectly Fabulous Painted Floors

Posted by on Aug 22, 2012 in Interior Designer, Patrick Dougherty, The Southern Coterie, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Perfectly Fabulous Painted Floors

I love a painted floor.  They are crisp, clean and elegant.  Painted floors can add an element of modernity to a very traditional area.  It was a favorite trick of the late Albert Hadley. Here are a few of my favorites. What are yours? Albert Hadley in 1968 House Beautiful via The Peak of Chic Mary McDonald the Peak of Chic Grant Gibson Diagonal stained floors by ?, via Pinterest Mary McDonald via Elle Decor Mona Ross Berman via House Beautiful Jeffery Bilhuber via Elle Decor A favorite painted floor in a client's kitchen. Be sure to check out The Southern C today.  My article on landscape artist, Patrick Dougherty, is featured in the...

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Michelle Armas…Four Favorite Artists, Spolight 1

Posted by on Jul 24, 2012 in Abstract Art, Michelle Armas, The Southern Coterie | 0 comments

Michelle Armas…Four Favorite Artists, Spolight 1

Here is a sneak peek at my Wednesday post for The Southern Coterie to feature four of my favorite artists (alphabetically I will start). Michelle is one ONE KINGS LANE today too as an emerging artist. I loved getting to know these rising stars… I want to introduce The Southern C readers to four extremely talented southern artists. They are all from different areas of the south each with a style all their own. I bet you will fall in love with their work just as I have.  I currently own pieces of the three of these talented women.  I may just make it four. Enjoy! Michelle Armas Atlanta, Georgia What is your training? Graduate degree in...

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