House Crush N°23

HThe title of this post should really be—Crush on it All! This incredibly charming patio, pavilion, garage and guest house is located at the home of Atlanta designer Beth Ervin. I have admired this home from afar for awhile now, but the pavilion porch addition connecting the existing garage to the house just threw me over the edge—I had to get in to see it! Luckily we have a mutual friend, designer Ann Dupre.  A quick text provided access to my ‘Crush.’

The Pavilion houses a large dining area with grilling station and connects the house to the garage beautifully. It is all hidden from the street by manicured boxwood gardens and shuttered privacy walls. Little glimpses are available at the ends of the pavilion to entice you in. To my delight a little guest house is also attached to the end of this charming addition. I have been searching for a way to add extra accommodations in Cashiers and this is the perfect fit. I always seem to need just one more bed. My friend and architect Keven Hawkins came along to measure and photograph to use as a guide for my mountain house. Thank you Beth for the perfect inspiration to finish my renovation. Who am I kidding—finish is not in my vocabulary!

You know this house just has to wonderful
You know this house just has to wonderful

 

This garden gate welcomes you in
This charming gate welcomes you into the garden and patio

 

An enclosed boxwood garden hides all electrical and hvac—stealing this idea
An enclosed boxwood garden hides all electrical and hvac—stealing this idea

 

window boxes are filled with swirls of boxwood too
window boxes are filled with swirls of boxwood too

 

side patio leads to the pavilion and parking area
side patio leads to the pavilion and parking area

 

The pavilion—love at first sight
The pavilion—love at first sight–and more boxwood

 

Inside there is a dining area and fireplace lighting and music complete the scene
Inside there is a dining area and fireplace lighting and music complete the scene

 

This breezway connects the house, pavilion and garage—high gloss black door is beautiful
This breezway connects the house, pavilion and garage—high gloss black door is beautiful

 

The arched window gives a little peek inside—yes, please
The arched window gives a little peek inside—yes, please

 

Stone patio edged in boxwood fill the beds near the house
Stone patio edged in boxwood fill the beds near the house

 

Small porch leads to another boxwood filled garden
Small porch leads to another boxwood filled garden

 

The gravel parking area leads to my favorite little surprise
The gravel parking area leads to my favorite little surprise

 

The absolutely perfect little guest house—small living room eith bedroom over the garage
The absolutely perfect little guest house—small living room with bedroom over the garage

 

xo♥, Lissy
All photos by Lissy Parker for lissyparker.com. You are welcome to ‘borrow’ my photos—just please credit the source.

13 thoughts on “House Crush N°23”

  1. Thanks for sharing this home Lissy. It is almost too charming for words to describe. Looking for to the interior in future posts.

    1. Linda, This was the inspiration for my new porch. The front of the pavilion on the street side is the photo with the garage door open. The actual front facing the house is the next photo after that one—the large ‘A’ shaped roof. It is situated at the rear of the home near the street. Hope that helps.
      xo

  2. I love outdoor area of house crush 23 . You said that was your inspiration for yours . Is yours pictured anywhere on your site ? Would love to see it

    1. Linda, Thank you for asking about that wonderful porch, patio, garage, family room addition in Atlanta. You can see a few photos of
      my porch addition in these post. ‘How to Warm up Your porch’, ‘Construction Update or Apple to the Rescue’ or the
      ‘Construction Junction’ post.
      xo, Lissy

  3. Your pavilion is beyond gorgeous! Would you know what the name of product and manufacturer of the white louvered walls? That is the most unique look I have ever seen. Thank you!

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I love interior design :: beautiful gardens :: antiques :: cooking :: dogs :: renovations :: and bargains. Located in Atlanta, Georgia and Highlands/Cashiers, North Carolina … and wherever my travels take me. Check out my Favorites on the List Pages—updated with places and things I love. Read my blog for my latest finds. I’m a visual person so I won’t bore you with lots of text. Let’s go!

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