Elevate blog/Newsletter

Happy New Year!   As we kick off 2021, I’m excited to share some some new developments at VGI. First is a change that you may have noticed:  We’ve officially renamed ourselves from Valerie Garrett Interior Design... Continue reading

As we come to the close of 2020 and look ahead to 2021, one word comes to mind forme...GRATEFUL. I am GRATEFUL for the smallest of things like my morning coffee, a phone call with a... Continue reading

This weekend is your last chance to visit us at the Home for the Holidays Designer Showhouse & Marketplace! We’re making spirits bright at Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’... Continue reading

The holiday season has arrived early here at Valerie Garrett Interiors! We’re thrilled to be participating in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles’ 2020 Home for... Continue reading

A glimpse inside the 2020 Southeastern Designer Showhouse I fell in love with the world of design over three decades ago, and am still in love. Design inspires me, delights my eyes and elevates my life. I have always found inspiration from beautiful interiors designed by others, it's what first started this love affair. And one of my favorite places to find inspirational design has been the Southeastern Designer Showhouse. While we have all been a little more sequestered recently, working virtually, having zoom meetings, and minimizing trips out and about... When the 2020 Southeastern Designer Showhouse announced its... Continue reading

It isn't really summer until... In the Garrett house, it's not really summertime until David's mom has made her famous homemade peach ice cream, which pairs all too well with my... Continue reading

VGID: What was it you wanted to accomplish with this project?... Continue reading

Our year has begun with so many new and wonderful happenings, I am excited to share some of the good news with you.   Lisa Bellwin has joined our company as Designer. We've been working with Lisa over the last few months and are thrilled to officially add her name to the VGID team. With more than two decades experience in design, Lisa, will work on a wide range of projects with our residential and commercial clients. Lisa is an accomplished interior designer, space planner and manager who implements project design vision with immaculate attention to refinement, and an expert eye for... Continue reading

I recently came across a postcard from 1988. It's from the famed Pittypat's Porch in downtown Atlanta. As I held the faded card, reading the message I had written to myself, my heart overflowed in gratitude, and my mind scrolled through snapshots of... Continue reading

especially during the holiday season. We are thrilled to share our latest gift with you- our inclusion in the December issue of Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles magazine! Yes, that's Valerie Garrett Interior Design highlighted in the Divine Design section alongside some of the state's most prominent architects, builders and landscape and interior design firms. As the only firm from our area, we are honored to represent middle Georgia's exceptional design culture. It is a testament to the continuing legacy of style, hospitality, and love of home that is exemplified by so many of the beautiful homes and interiors found in... Continue reading