December
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VALERIE GARRETT INTERIOR DESIGN CELEBRATES AN 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

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

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

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
May
25
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OUTDOOR LIVING, OUTDOOR SPACES

Spring is in full beautiful bloom and soon we’ll be sliding right into the glorious days of summer. And with those long days come lazy afternoons, easy evenings and leisurely nights, all of which make summer perfect for outdoor living. And that ties right in with one of design’s most current trends: bringing the indoors outside. Today, more people are taking advantage of this trend, and why not? It’s a great way to spend social time, and an equally great way to spend some much needed private time. Plus, there’s just something about being outside, surrounded by nature’s beauty that... Continue reading
April
28
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JOIN ME FOR ARTIST LISA MOORE’S SHOW ON MAY 5

A ONE WOMAN SHOW Thursday, May 5, 2016 Reception Time: 5pm-8pm Place: Ocmulgee Arts, Inc 2242 Ingleside Ave, Macon For so long, I’ve admired the artwork of award winning, Georgia artist Lisa Moore.  Her work is impressionistic and abstract, and the results are beautiful and evocative. And so it is with great excitement that I invite you to join me at her Opening Reception on Thursday, May 5 at Ocmulgee Arts. Featuring a large collection of landscapes and figures, barns and horses, these places that are so familiar are now seen in an entirely new way thanks to Lisa Moore’s... Continue reading
April
20
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VOTE FOR VGID AS BEST OF THE BEST

WE’VE BEEN NOMINATED BEST OF THE BEST 2016! I am so excited to have Valerie Garrett Interior Design nominated for Macon’s Best of the Best 2016 in the Services/Best Home Decor Category. We are asking our many clients, vendors and friends who we are so honored to work with to please take a moment to vote for us by clicking here. Remember you can vote once a day through May 1st. Thank you, Thank you for all your support!!