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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.

We all love to see a good before and after. Whether it's a beauty makeover on someone or a decorating makeover on a home, there's just something about seeing something or someone be completely transformed.

Mother's Day is right around the corner. This special holiday is a chance to tell those extraordinary women in our lives how much they mean to us and how thankful we are for all they do. It's also a chance to shower them with love - and gifts.

Recently, we had the pleasure of teaming up with Greenville-based builder Milestone Custom Homes and Verdae Development to help design an estate home located in The Manor at Hollingsworth Park here in Greenville, SC.

Even though it's been spring for a few weeks, it's just now beginning to feel like spring here in Greenville. The temperatures have finally warmed up and the flowers are officially in bloom.

Today is an exciting day for us at Postcard from Paris Home. Many of you who don't live in the area have expressed an interest in purchasing items we carry in our retail boutiques. We've been working hard behind the scenes over the last several months to make that possible. And today, we're excited to announce that we have officially launched the first phase of our online boutique.

The day has arrived, and you are finally engaged. Whether it was a whirlwind romance or a long journeyed courtship, the pressure is now on to start planning the big day. One of the many things you will want to do is to decide what gifts you are in need of to start your new life. If you aren't sure where to start or what to do, we're here to help you. With the wedding season quickly approaching, we've pulled together some helpful tips and advice when it comes to setting up your wedding registry.

I used to look in magazines at images of beautiful homes with impeccable landscaping and perfect touches in every room and enjoy living vicariously through those pages. At no time did I really give much thought to the photographs themselves. I was too focused on the subject matter, the gorgeous sofa that had not a single pillow out of place, the to-die-for artwork hanging above the mantle, and that little touch of sunshine that hit the vase of flowers just right. Just perfect.

The master bedroom of any home should be a place that feels calming and soothing. A place where you can retreat from the busyness and hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Interior design is very similar to fashion. As in fashion where someone's choice of clothing is an expression of their creativity and individuality, the design and look of a home should also be a reflection of those that live there.