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This super sweet and talented artist from South Carolina is the sister of a Bride of ours, so we were thrilled when we bumped into each other again and I learned about her work.

Amanda Greenley

photo by Amanda Greenley

We chatted with Dorothy and are sharing some of our favorite pieces… See more here.
I was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina and was talked into heading to Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas by my best friend from home, Brooke Hughes (whose wedding you just did her wedding, which was incredible btw). At SMU, I spent four years studying painting and had the incredible opportunity to sail around the world via Semester at Sea which completely changed my art and the way I saw things. I came back and quickly realized a traditional career path was not for me. I moved to the Lowcountry a little over a year ago and am so inspired by the creativity that flows through this city.  I had the chance to meet Tara and Kate when they planned my sister’s wedding in 2004. I was in high school and was SO inspired by their creativity. I remember scheming how I could go to work for them. I love that we are crossing paths again! 
Thank you to  Lucy Cuneo for the photos.

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The fabric pieces you see in the photos are hand cut & dyed linens. I use a mixture of dyes and pigments to achieve the colors I am looking for and then I experiment with folding techniques to achieve the desired patterns. Each piece of linen will either be stretched like a canvas or framed. Dying & pattern making dates back centuries and is a an art that is intertwined in every culture around the world including South Carolina’s. These are extremely representative of my love of travel and exploration – they have a global yet modern feel to them. 

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My secret “routine” to get me in the mindset entails cleaning. Lame, I know. I like to start and end my days in the studio by cleaning and organizing. Something about having my work space in order helps me get my mind ready to paint and create. 
I ALWAYS have music going. I can’t paint without it. That is the first thing I do when I get to my studio. I have a couple of friends who I go to for music direction so I usually text them, see what they are listening to on the day and get on their same playlist. If I don’t do that, Darius Rucker is always playing, always. 

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​Inspiration, for me, comes from other creative minds. One of my closest friends from college and I have what we call “Creative Collab Sessions” as often as possible on skype. She is an extremely talented graphic designer in Los Angeles & we sometimes spend up to three hours sitting on our computers together showing each other new blogs, sites, playlists and throwing around ideas. I am always totally reinvigorated after. 
 I came to the decision that I would start doing art full time in September of 2014. I’d been working in the nonprofit world since college and while I loved working for a cause and feeling connected to a mission, I was constantly struggling with finding an outlet for my creativity. When I moved to Charleston, I saw all of these inspiring young ladies around town making careers for themselves with their talent. At that point, I knew I not only had to do it but I would do it. Bottom line, life is too short to not find a way to do what you love. 
5.22.15   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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Charleston-based interior designer (and friend) Angie Hranowsky has a knack for creating colorful, eclectic homes, and was kind enough to share some decorating tips for us that will help anyone from newlyweds to new parents create a space worthy of praise and publishing. She is my favorite!

Your rooms don’t necessarily evoke traditional Charleston design, and we love that you’re constantly shaking it up. Where do you look for outside inspiration and how do you keep your designs feeling fresh?

I’m inspired everyday by my daughter Loulou and her constant creativity and ability to throw to together insanely cool outfits. I also follow fashion trends and have a never ending library of magazine and design books- new and old- that I pour through. Not to mention blogs and traveling.

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What would you recommend for couples who are looking to combine their slightly different styles in their new home together?

If it’s really important to each person that their aesthetic is represented then it’s important to find a way to marry the two. You don’t want to divide up rooms and have the house feel choppy. Try balancing the space with color and bring in some antique or vintage pieces to mix in with what you have. It may require purging a few existing pieces and bringing in new new items that will help to unify the space.

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And what about when they have a baby on the way… any tips for creating a nursery that can evolve with the child as they get older?

I love designing nurseries that can evolve as the baby grows into their toddler years and beyond. Long gone are the nurseries filled with ducks and cartoon characters. Come up with an interesting and fun color palette. Fill it with cool lighting and soft textures like fuzzy rugs. Opt for converting a dresser into a changing table. Then you still have a nice piece of furniture for their room when the diapering days are over. Don’t think strictly baby. Go at it with more originality and sophistication.

What design trends are you completely over and what would you like to see more of?

I’m tired of Hollywood glam and chinoiserie. I always want to see more originality. Less is more for me, the more unique and less prolific the better.

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Last but not least, any exciting things in the works that you can share with our readers?

I’m working on two great beach houses on Sullivan’s Island and Folly Beach. One is a modern house designed by my client’s architect father and the other is a home with a large open floor plan and breathtaking views of the intracoastal.

7.03.14   |   TARA GUÉRARD
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