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Feels like FallPumpkin spice and everything nice. This season we are mad for plaid and anything paisley design. Rich warm tones set stage for fall decorating.   Q&A Q: Do plaids and paisleys go together?   A: "They work well together because one is not “competing” with the other. Think about pairing patterns together in the same way you’d choose a pocket square or tie for an outfit — they should always complement each other, rather than match too closely."- Hespokestyle Vivienne Westwood plaid collection Plaid is a pattern formed rom criss crossing lines of varying widths in one two or three...

Saturdays Down SouthMore than a sport it's a lifestyleAt PAO we bleed crimson and white, apologies to our Auburn Bff's but this email is TIDE and true.GameDay homes and the collegiate experience have elevated your typical college football Saturday. Today we officially kick off the season!Virtual tailgating HERE & as featured in Sports IllustratedMore on GameDay Housing HERE  Tuscaloosa GameDay interiors by Libby Greenefeatured in Birmingham Home and Garden Roll Tide Red Antique Oushak Runner Antique Ensari "Elephant Foot" motif our favorite Pachyderm  Shades of gray for the University of Alabama Kappa Delta House Designed by Lisa Flake UofA Delta Delta Delta living room grounded with...

Working from home has never been more relevant than it is now.Creating an inspiring space is key to productivity. Warm colors, bringing the outside in and creature comforts contribute to an ergonomic work environment. We, of course, start with the ground up. Rugs of all shapes and sizes help set boundaries and define your work space. A great read on the history of the home office HERE PAO collaboration with LoLo French Antiquesfor the Christopher AI showhouse. More home office inspiration via Architectural Digest HERE PAO personal home office Carl Albright's college COVID work from home Office Upgrade 

Here at PAO we are already looking toward the future of Fall. We have picked out some of our favorite color trends we will be seeing once the temperatures drop, including the Pantone color of the year. The Fall 2020 color palette highlights our desire for versatile, timeless color. Reds, blues and grays are worn tone on tone with various shades and texture.  Bright citrus and orange are paired as accents to bring in positivity, optimism, creativity and happiness.  These colors are not primarily just for fashion but also the colors you will be seeing in home trends throughout the year. We've paired a few of Fall's...

Where are you escaping to this Labor Day weekend?  Beach, Lake or Mountains?This weekend signals the end of summer celebrating the upcoming new school year and paying tribute to working men and women since 1882. Fun fact: The tradition of not wearing white after Labor Day dates back to the late Victorian era. The Emily Post institute explains that white indicated you are still on vacation mode. So naturally when summer ended so did wearing white.  Now a days it is acceptable to wear white year round! Take a peek into some of our favorite weekend retreats below. Libby Greene Interiors  Lake Martin retreat by TraceryAs featured...