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Even though the official start of Summer is only a few days away, many of us have already been enjoying Summer-like temperatures and activities. What a great time of year! It means many hours of daylight and warm nights spent outside.

Choosing paint colors can be a tricky - but crucial - part of any home's interior design. And it can be deceivingly difficult. You might see a color in a painting and fall in love with it but matching that color is another story. Or you spot a color in someone else's home but it doesn't look quite as good in your own. Or you ask someone what that beautiful color is and they tell you white (and there are hundreds of "white" paint colors so good luck there).

The day we celebrate our dear old dads is quickly approaching. If you were to ask your dad what he might need, the response you receive is likely similar to the one I get: "Nothing. I don't need anything." And you probably feel just the way I feel in that we still want to give them something. Something that shows how much we appreciate their support and wisdom and how much we love them.

We recently featured a before & after of Linda McDougald's residence here on the blog. We received such a great response from that post that we thought we would show you another before & after interior design project.

Artwork is an important part of interior design. Artwork has the ability to transform a room and solidify the overall feel and mood of a space. It's also a beautiful way to showcase the homeowners' personalities and add a personal touch to their home.

May always seems to be a busy month for everyone. School is ending and there are loads of graduations and parties. Then there's Mother's Day and, with this past weekend being Memorial Day weekend, vacations have begun and summer is in full swing. Just like you, it has been a busy month for us here at Postcard from Paris Home, too.

You've just bought your dream home or maybe even your very first home. You are just now getting settled in, most of the boxes have been unpacked and you're getting familiar with the area and the neighborhood.

Taking care of the environment and making eco-friendly decisions are an important part of our society these days. There are so many ways we can reduce our carbon footprint, including recycling and buying eco-friendly products. Creating a sustainably designed home is also another way to protect and preserve the environment.

We have an exceptional collection of carefully curated items in our online boutique. We have selected items that exude elegance, style, and sophistication. To showcase some of these pieces and provide a little more insight behind the products and why we selected them, we will feature some of them on the blog on an ongoing basis.

One of the many things that's great about living in Greenville is the number of festivals and events the city hosts. One of our favorite festivals that happens downtown every year is Artisphere. Artisphere is a juried international arts festival - as you probably could have guessed - that showcases talent across the country. In fact, it is one of the top 10 festivals in the U.S.