One on One with Marlene

Lovelace Interiors

Marlene Freeman

Grew up on a dairy farm | Plays piano by ear | Would love to work on an elephant refuge

Describe your ultimate room: I like all neutral, ivory upholstery with touches of coastal colors. I always like at least one piece of coral or something from nature brought into the décor.

My favorite book is… anything written by Kahlil Gibran

What country’s design style do you find inspiring? Greece, Morocco, anything in the Mediterranean

I can’t say no to… Chocolate

Favorite colors: citrus colors like watermelon red, turquoises, coral oranges, lime greens- all mixed together!

Favorite TV show: HGTV

Antique or modern? Modern

What vendor is your current favorite? John Richard

My dream vacation is… Santorini, Greece

What is your favorite art style? European watercolors and I love abstracts

Favorite place to get inspired on 30a: Alys Beach- It reminds me of Greece and the Mediterranean

What four-legged friends share your home? Cats- 3 of them. And I have 2 turtles who come eat on my porch every day, for the past 3 years.

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December 15, 2014

Coastal Holiday

Lovelace Interiors

By Julie Liebetreu

Earlier this month, I was featured in On the Coast Magazine for coastal holiday decor. Holidays on the coast can be one of the most beautiful times of the year. Often the unexpected is the most wonderful way to create that coastal element of design. Bringing nature in during the holidays is a great way to create a warm, coastal holiday home.

A simple sand dollar hung with a ribbon pinned to the back of a hostess chair is a great way to give that coastal touch.

Mercury glass and burlap are wonderful elements to complement to coastal holiday décor.

The possibilities are endless. Find your inspiration from the beautiful area we live in. Why not decorate for the holidays to match our lifestyle?

Coastal Decorating Must Haves:

1 – – You can never have enough wire ribbon and it can be used year after year.

Wire ribbon can make even the novice decorator look professional.

2 – – Burlap, Mercury Glass, Natural Coral, Driftwood, and Candles.

3 – – Battery Candles with timers can be placed everywhere.

4 – – Nest Holiday Classic Candle and Scented Reeds, available at

Lovelace Interiors.