oving up the entry hall staircase–and past the ‘bear’ lit staircase, our tour continues in the Master bedroom and bath. Everything in this bedroom is unique and exquisite–a design feast for the eyes. The draperies are Tartan plaid ( a nod to Bill’s Scottish ancestry), the bed is layered in faux fur and every inch …
hrough a dramatic stone-arched hallway are the living area and the kitchen. The magnificent stone fireplace stretches across almost one entire wall. The stones and branches are arranged to resemble a stone riverbed and were some were gathered from the property and the old house. This room is so welcoming and comfy that you may …
he dining room at Laurel Nest is located just behind the front entry hall and through a stone arch. This room was once the outside porch, but has been converted into the most enticing dining area. The long rectangular table and red leather chairs invite you to the wonderful evening ahead. Take a design tip …
appy Thanksgiving! I hope y’all had a wonderful turkey day. xo♥, Lissy
elcome to the guest room off the entry hall, nicknamed by Bill ‘the grandmother’s room.’ He added comfort and beauty to every detail of this abundant room. Beloved matriarchs figure prominently in many southern families and appointing their rooms is a high priority. French antiques fill every nook and cranny of this fairytale. The use …
nspired is the only word that can describe Atlanta designer Bill Cook’s home in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Highlands, North Carolina. With an amazing mix of reclaimed barn beams, stone, and poplar bark, architect Michael Faust has created a ‘Storybook’ inspired cottage perched high on a hill overlooking Mirror Lake. Over the next few …
es, we are still alive and kicking in North Carolina. You know you might be a redneck if you come home and find a toilet on your front porch–and we did! The freight delivery man left a pallet and a new toilet as close as he possibly could to the front door. The cute little …
ile and pot racks, oh my! Just a little update on the kitchen’s finishing touches. The super thick subway tile has been applied countertop to ceiling, I love the results! The grout lines will be very narrow and the same white as the tile–I wanted the tile to be the star and not the grout. …