katelynn, Author at Interior Designer Charleston, Kiawah, Margaret Donaldson Interiors

MDI Voted Best Interior Designer in Charleston

June 5, 2015 by katelynn

Margaret Donaldson Interiors Voted Best Interior Designer in Charleston! The best interior designer in Charleston award from Charleston Living Magazine went to MDI! How exciting! Team work makes the dream work!

Spoleto Special: 7 Inspiring Charleston Artists We Adore

June 4, 2015 by katelynn

In case you aren’t from Charleston, the Spoleto Festival comes around this time every year. For two weeks, the city gets its own arts festival — internationally renowned ballet and theatre companies, musicians, performance and visual artists — you name it — fill every venue, bar, and street corner with more culture than you can shake a stick at.

April Showers Bring May Flowers: How to bring blossoms into your decor

May 24, 2015 by katelynn

What’s your favorite flower? Here at MDI, we love them all — from hydrangeas to wisteria to poppies. We also love to incorporate the beautiful colors of spring blossoms into our decor. Here are a few of our favorite pieces that blend May flowers with interesting design.

MDI Won Three Awards at Last Week’s ASID Gala 2015

May 8, 2015 by katelynn

Last Thursday, MDI attended the ASID Gala 2015. Entries for the annual awards completion are from both North and South Carolina designers. And guess who took home a few accolades? We are thrilled to share with you that our team won several honors, including first place! Here’s what happened…

Margaret Talks Beach House Interior Design

May 5, 2015 by katelynn

Looking for Beach House Interior Design?

What does beach house interior design for a large home look like? Margaret Donaldson talks interior design with Charleston’s Scout Guide. Read more to see her tips and tricks for decorating a large home with style.

10 Market Finds at High Point Market

May 4, 2015 by katelynn

Our recent trip to High Point Market proved very fruitful, with all of us choosing an item or two for MDI’s inventory. The 10 market finds were so tempting, we filled two SUVs to the top! There were three people in this car — both passengers had to ride with things in their laps and at their feet.

7 High Points at the the Spring 2015 High Point Market

April 24, 2015 by katelynn

One of our favorite times of year is when we at MDI all venture over to High Point, North Carolina for the twice-a-year furnishings industry trade show. With more than 70,000 in attendance, the spring 2015 High Point market is a huge gathering of designers, makers, and all sorts of exciting vendors. Here are a few things we loved about The International Home Furnishings Show.

Out and About: Kiawah Art and House Tour

April 17, 2015 by katelynn

Last week, we had the pleasure of attending the Kiawah Art and House Tour, which involved a thrilling look inside five incredible homes on one of our favorite islands. All photos courtesy of thescoutguide.com.

Step Inside Margaret Donaldson’s Home via Charleston Style & Design

April 10, 2015 by katelynn

All of us at MDI are proud to show you the spread from this week’s Spring issue of Charleston Style and Design featuring Margaret Donaldson’s home in all its beautiful glory.

6 Easter Decor Ideas from the MDI Team

April 3, 2015 by katelynn

We love all of the decor possibilities this time of year brings, and we don’t mean you have to decorate in traditional Easter fashion with eggs aplenty. There are so many cute and quirky ways to celebrate the beloved holiday, including a few you may not have thought of.