May
26
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The year so far… 2019 at VGID!

VGID Studio Renovation I cannot express how thrilled we are to have recently completed our studio renovation. Like many of you who have undertaken recent updates, I was motivated by a desire to refresh a space in which I spend so much time; to reorganize the resource area and office layouts so we are all more efficient and productive; and to personally experience the significant impact good design has to elevate our lives. And, I have to say, it has worked! I love the new studio and the energy it exudes. It's uplifting, light and happy. It's the... Continue reading
December
10
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Our new website is Here!

We are so excited to finally share it with you We are thrilled to share our re-designed Valerie Garrett Interior Design branding-complete with a fresh logo and new website. It was a mammoth undertaking and took a small army to complete. While it felt like a long difficult pregnancy, more so than anticipated, all of that has faded now that the baby is finally here. We would love for you to see how all our hard work paid off! I truly love designing spaces, making all the countless, detailed decisions that are absolutely vital and then watching it all... Continue reading
December
4
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VALERIE GARRETT INTERIOR DESIGN CELEBRATES AN AMAZING YEAR

Valerie Garrett Interior Design Celebrates and Amazing Year
2017 has certainly been a year of abundance in so many ways.  We are truly blessed and honored to have had as many exceptional experiences as we did.  Here are just a few of the highlights: Houzz, the leading online platform for home remodeling and design named Valerie Garrett & Associates a “Best of Houzz” recognizing our concierge-level customer service and client satisfaction.  Each year that we are honored is more special than the last! We had the pleasure of joining with one of Macon’s most important philanthropies on a spectacular show home. We were featured in Macon Magazine, for the 5th... Continue reading
July
20
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WELLSTON STATION – THE MAKING OF THE HOTTEST NEW MUSIC & COFFEE VENUE IN THE REGION

Wellston Station Music and Coffee Venue
We had a wonderful time imagining and then creating the interior environment for the hugely popular new Wellson Station in Warner Robins.  Working to bring Stephen and Connie Rollyson’s vision to reality, was a huge honor and a real treat for us.  We thought you might enjoy a little behind-the-scenes tour of what we did to prepare Wellston Station to be the community hub the Rollysons imagined. Talk about starting from scratch.   My team and I love to take an empty space, a true blank canvas, and create what it will look and feel like to those in the space, and how... Continue reading
July
20
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PORTER HOUSE AT WESLEYAN COLLEGE 2017 – SHOWHOUSE WOWS VISITORS

Porter House at Wesleyan College 2017
Well, the Porter Designer Showhouse has come to a close and the response was overwhelming.  Here are a few highlights of our ‘Tiny Kitchen’. We were blessed to be able to participate and support Historic Macon as well as being able to, literally, give a well-designed, brand-new kitchen to Wesleyan College’s Historic Porter House which will be something lasting that they can enjoy and use for years to come. Special thanks to Dawn Nash with Wesleyan College and Sabrina Cox, Emily Hopkins and the whole Historic Macon team who were truly wonderful to work with. I am big on thank-yous and we were... Continue reading
February
22
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VALERIE GARRETT INTERIOR DESIGN AWARDED BEST OF HOUZZ 2017

“We are so honored to have received this 2017 Best of Houzz award and are so thankful for all the wonderful clients we have had the privilege of designing for that made it possible!” – Valerie Over 40 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World MACON, January 13, 2017 – Valerie Garrett Interior Design of Macon has won “Best Of Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The award-winning firm which designs home interiors and commercial spaces with a sense of modern elegance... Continue reading
January
3
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2016: KALEIDOSCOPE OF THE YEAR

Valerie Garrett grand child
How does one measure an entire year? That question has been on my mind quite a bit lately as 2016 came to a close and we look ahead to new beginnings. But, I like to measure it in appreciation, gratitude, and love. “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” – Marcel Proust ON THE PROFESSIONAL FRONT I feel such gratitude for the many people always making things happen, bending over backwards to help me not just do my job, but do it well. I don’t believe... Continue reading
July
22
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OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING IN OUTDOOR SPACES

Last month, when I was writing about outdoor spaces in my newsletter, I promised I’d take this month to talk about outdoor entertaining.  And whether you’re doing that entertaining in your (newly designed) outdoor space or in your existing yard, patio or terrace—as long as you are capturing the joys that our long summer days hold—that’s all that matters!  What I’ve always found is that those joys are many (and the times, oh, so memorable) when I take the party out of the house. Formal or casual, themed or non-themed, I love hosting special occasions outside. It always feels just... Continue reading