AN ECLECTIC ESCAPE IN AIX-EN-PROVENCE

(via Architectural Digest, photography by Simon Watson) The Southern countryside of France seems to have the best of both worlds, with both a luxurious and laid-back style, like the proliferous lavender that dots the landscape. While the dusty-purple lavender buds…

DORM ROOM DECOR THREE WAYS

(via Homepolish, photography by Claire Esparros) I finished installing my sister’s new bedroom just yesterday, flew home today, and now I’m ready to tackle my next college-geared decorating project: my first dorm room! I’m especially excited because I found out…

BLACK & WHITE SUMMER SAFARI TABLE

This post is sponsored by Krylon®, but all text, images, and opinions are all my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Thou Swell running! We’ve been using our outdoor dining table frequently for dinners on the patio,…

Thou Swell is a lifestyle and interior design blog named for an old jazz tune, sharing home, garden, and entertaining projects and inspiration. Stop by to find an avant-garde mix of contemporary and traditional design curated with an eye for classic Southern style.

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THOU SWELL IN ATLANTA MAGAZINE

(Photography by Savanna Sturkie) I’m so honored to be featured in the August issue of Atlanta Magazine! If you’re local, look for the issue on newsstands in Atlanta, but if not, you can find the article online. Seeing myself in…

GRAND GLAMOUR IN A PARIS FLAT

(via Elle Decor, photography by Björn Wallander) This week’s home tour picks things up a notch with traditional motifs, bespoke details, and an eclectic touch from designer Christopher Noto. He brought back the life and period embellishments to the neglected…

WATERCOLOR TABLE WITH STEVE MCKENZIE’S

One of the most exciting parts (to me) about Steve McKenzie’s and the McKenzie’s design business is the original fabric line that Steve created from his own paintings. Taking his expressive brushstrokes and soft, watercolor paintings to fabrics and upholstery…

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10 PINCH-ME SWIMMING POOL DESIGN MOMENTS

(via LifeStories Photography) It’s been hot and humid lately (as it often does in Atlanta by mid-July), and I’ve been on a swimming pool design kick on Pinterest. Not only is the heat fueling this interest, but also the wanderlust…

GRAPHIC STYLE IN A MOROCCAN RIAD

(via Elle Decor, photography by Richard Powers) Riads have become quite a favorite concept for me, as I’ve shared one before on TS and find the idea of a home with an indoor courtyard in the heart of Marrakech quite…

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