he Demo Dogs and I are packing our bags and heading off to the mountains for the weekend. I can not wait to see the results of all of the activity at the house this week–big changes are in the works. Really, I just need to escape the heat in Atlanta. Have a wonderful weekend! …
inally, I have a major update for y’all. The demolition is almost finished and the reconstruction is about to begin. The space is opened up and Tom and Boris think all of the major headaches are over—water leaks, ceilings falling, live wires in the walls, stones falling on your head—the usual construction problems you find …
need to go to Summer Camp again. There is the most charming camp right in my back yard. Every time we pass through the gates I tell my husband “I want to live here, or a least teach something here.” How about blogging or knitting? Maybe there could be a course in Renovating or Antiquing …
agic happens in this room when it is occupied by fashion designer Peggy Shepard. This creative space is an addition to her beautiful Atlanta home. Peggy makes the most amazing clothing using vintage finds that she has acquired or ones that you may have and bring to her. She redesigns these Vintage pieces into works …
emo days are finally underway—hurray! Here’s an update to show you the progress that’s taking place in the mountains. The fake stone walls and arched ceilings are leaving quickly thanks to the hydraulic jackhammers and man power on the premises today. When the real stone was removed from the fake fireplace with the ‘off center’ …
ydrangeas are in full bloom in Atlanta this month. All of these photos were taken in my back garden in the early morning, just after a rain. I need to run out, right now, and cut a few for the house. Nothing says Summer like fresh flowers in the house–especially hydrangeas. You can never have …
riday fun at Francie Hargroves’ in Cashiers, North Carolina–are you ready to shop! This charming store is full of fanciful finds–pillows, prints, lamps, antiques, clothes, jewelry and shoes–what more could a girl wish for! I took a few pictures on my last Francie visit to share with y’all and maybe encourage a little Friday at …
ver wonder what makes a home truly wonderful? is it the location, the design, or maybe the builder? Why do some homes have the ‘it’ factor? These ‘it’ homes all have one thing in common–a creative solution to a challenge. Creativity rises to its highest level with a challenge. The challenge can be the building …
acation, such a wonderful word, back soon! xo♥, Lissy