i love details and no one does details better than darryl carter. i believe a home is made up of moments- vignettes that catch the eye, perfectly appointed consoles, the clustering of accessories, artful mantles, the placement of art, functional coffee tables, the showcasing of collections! beautiful rooms are made up of beautiful moments! zoom in- it’s all in the details! zoom out-enjoy a collection of my favorite moments from darryl carter!

i picked this story today as it coincides with a big moment for mark d. sikes, inc. today is the launch of our new interior design and retail consulting link on the blog (top right side), along with new upgrades to our social media and soon to the blog itself. it’s been almost a year since i launched Mark D. Sikes- chic people, glamorous places, stylish things- simply it has been the best thing i’ve ever done and for me something i take much pride in and find unmeasureable joy!

we will be adding many more features over the next month leading up to our 1 year anniversary in September- so stay tuned! most important- thank you to each you for making the blog such a great success- 350 posts later, 800 subscribers, 1200 hits a day, over 400 followers on twitter, almost 500 facebook likes, 2500 pinterest followers! you and your support makes all this so worth while!

today and everyday will continue to be a celebration of details and beauty- my favorite people, places and things! long live glamorous destinations, beautiful interiors, pretty things and stylish fashion! the party will continue for everything that’s chic, effortless, classic and timeless!

thank you for making this such a moment!

all photographs from veranda, elle decor, town & country, architectural digest and from the book- the new traditional: reinvent, balance, define your home.