Carole's design career began in 1972 when she was asked to join the design staff of one of Houston's leading furniture & interior design companies, Brittain's Fine Furniture. Carole's education in design was enhanced by Brittain's outstanding training and exposure to fine period furniture and accessories and emphasis on professionalism. Carole later had the privilege of joining the interior design staff at "Suniland Furniture" a highly acclaimed Houston furniture store offering the finest interior design services in Texas.
Through studies with "The New York School of Interior Design", continuing education classes and the requisite years of interior design experience Carole acquired professional standing within the interior design community. Being dedicated to her career and supporting her profession, Carole continues to study each year to meet the continuing education required for interior designers by the state of Texas. She has been a "Professional Member" of ASID (Texas Gulf Coast Chapter) for 35 years, TAID (Texas Association for Interior Designers), and licensed by the state of Texas, RID (Registered Interior Designer) from 1995 through 2013.
Specializing in residential design, material selections and specifications for new construction in Houston, West University, Southside Place, and Bellaire, Texas, Carole has also completed projects in Colorado, Ohio and Amman, Jordan.
Carole established her own company, CJH Accents, Inc. in 2003. Having a love for home and hearth Carole has always excelled in helping her clients create an environment that is family oriented yet elegant. Believing that if we are surrounded with colors, textures, rich fabrics, accessories and art indicative of individual personalities, it will encourage happiness, growth in character and personal success.
Carole has been featured in "The Houston Chronicle" and in "Fort Bend Lifestyle and Homes". She has been awarded "Best Interior Design" by the prestigious Bellaire Builders New Homes Showcase, held yearly in Bellaire, Texas. The awards given were for "staging" showcase homes built by Scott Frasier Homes in 2002, 2003 and most recently 2009.
