Thanksgiving was wonderful in Cashiers. We planned to leave early on Sunday to avoid the holiday traffic. We had an early lunch, loaded the car and were taking the puppies out before the trip when I spotted an intense billow of smoke behind the house—the air was already full of smoke from all the …
Thanksgiving is here—the holidays are upon us! I hope all of you fabulous readers have a big celebration planned this year. At our house, Thanksgiving means turkey and dressing, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, family gathered around the table and football—more football than seems possible. This year we don’t know how many people we will have …
Here’s my Shopping Stop for the weekend … For beautiful Scottish cashmere stop at Erika Reade in Atlanta for Johnstons of Elgin clothing and accessories. There are amazing two-sided scarves, ponchos, wraps in every weight for every climate. I love layering the light weight ones just to break that chill in the fall and …
Do you need a little inspiration to start your Holiday shopping early? I have the perfect place for you—my happy place—C.K. Swan in Highlands, North Carolina. I was waiting for the puppies to finish at the groomer and stopped by for a little therapy and inspiration. Christmas is in the air—along with the smoke—and …
Do you remember my fruit trees from the old porch? I have tried and tried to grow decent fruit up here in the North Carolina mountains. We moved all of them into the garage again last winter to protect them but the cold temps and tons of snow left us fruitless and treeless. Enter …
Yes, the porch is back—well at least one of them is. The side porch has been restored, painted, stained and now the furniture has been moved back. It is the most wonderful feeling to have an area that is finished and back in order. The rest of the house, not so much. All of …
Today is The Day! If you have not already voted—get your gorgeous tail to the polls now. Run, walk, swim, fly, bike—whatever—just go right now. Remember that not voting IS a vote. Take a look at the best political ad of this whole crazy election season. This commercial for Travis County Texas Commissioner candidate …
How about a little idea to get your fabulous fall weekend off to a great start—bake an apple pie just because. Because … it is still apple season, it is cool and crisp outside and apple pie is delicious! I love the recipe for apple pie in Martha Stewart’s Pies and Tarts cookbook. It …
What a difference a year makes! My extremely talented architect just emailed me these before photos as a reminder. I admit it—sometimes I forget to take the all important before photos. But I am really good about during and after photos! I can hardly believe this is the same house we purchased. Keven Hawkins can …