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October 13, 2021

Cocktails & Conversation with ‘House Dressing’ Author Janie Molster

Where should you start when designing your home’s interior?

Look in the mirror, says nationally recognized interior designer and author Janie Molster.

“Dressing a house is not so different than dressing yourself,” Janie told Peachy readers during an event celebrating the release of her new book, House Dressing: Interiors for Colorful Living, at Charlotte’s Duke Mansion earlier this month.

We confidently make decisions every day in how we dress ourselves. 

The trick, Janie says, is to consider how our personal style preferences can translate to the choices we make in our homes.

Ask yourself: Are you more comfortable dressed down or dressed up? Do you carry designer handbags or hipster backpacks? Is your preference a well-cut suit or comfy athletic wear?

Janie says your favorite colors, prints, and even your go-to style vibe can – and should – translate to interior design choices that feel deeply personal and uniquely you.

Want more on this and other interior design tips from Janie? Order your copy of House Dressing now, then see more from our Cocktails & Conversation event below.

Janie Molster and Peachy Founder & CEO Blair Farris with Charlotte-based luxury fashion designer Daniel Gonzalez. Daniel designed both Janie and Blair’s dresses for the event. Blair’s dress features flowers hand-painted by artist Sydney Farris.
Janie signed copies of House Dressing for Peachy readers before and after the event.
Peachy readers Kimberly Clements, Carol Davis, and Missy Thompson.
Blair Farris with guests Winn Elliott, Kathy Combs, and Katie Boggs.
Cocktails & Conversation guests Catherine Whitney, Daniel Gonzalez, and Leigh Goodwyn.
Tricia Parish and Caroline Stedman at the Duke Mansion before Janie Molster’s presentation.
Blair Farris and Janie Molster with guests Meg Dewey and Elizabeth Glasgow.
Guests Anne Buresh and Patti Hendrix.
Blair Farris styled the event’s stunning flower arrangements featuring hydrangeas, roses, and wild ageratum.
Janie offered Peachy readers a sneak peek at her own home’s interior design as well as two of the nine homes featured in depth in House Dressing.
After a short presentation, Janie joined Blair Farris for an interior design Q&A with guests.
Peachy readers asked Janie how to apply their personal style to interior decor, how to design with children and pets in mind, and more.
Janie continued her meet-and-greet and book signing after her talk and Q&A.

House Dressing features nine thoughtfully curated chapters of whole-home deep dives and artfully articulated design concepts. The result: a collection that’s chock-full of approachable tips, takeaways, and inspiration to create a one-of-a-kind home you love. Place your order now.

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