e have a name for the new house, Figgy Cottage! It came to me after we purchased two potted Fig trees for the entrance from Keven Hawkins. I know fig trees can’t survive the winters in these North Carolina mountains, but that’s where the new Orangerie–formerly the Hot Tub room–comes into play! Just think of …
es, please! I hope y’all have a wonderful weekend. This charming fellow is the creation of White Rabbit Botanicals in Cashiers, North Carolina. Happy Weekend! xo♥, Lissy
ne of my favorite field trips is to Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts here in Atlanta. They’ve just received a new shipment of antiques from France, and I’ve been looking for an excuse to have a visit. Excuse: I need my hair done and and Carter Barnes is right next door. Really, I don’t need an …
arage doors have been on my mind a lot lately. I really would like a new one–mine is solid ugly with two large metal bears nailed in the middle–double ugly! I am posting a few pictures of some that have caught my eye in the last few months. The decision to replace the door now …
here was no Faux Boise here, honey–just fake wood on the ceilings–all of them! I am proud to post this update announcing that all of the ‘fake’ ceilings are gone! A big hug and thank you to my college son for ripping them all out … love that boy. A picture is worth a thousand …
oving day is finally here! We have packed, moved, cleaned, arranged and made a million decisions in the past three days. We have one bedroom and bath semi-ready and are progressing at light speed. Here is a little progress report–more later when the internet, phone and cable are connected. I had to travel to the …