“More is more and less is a bore”—a quote attributed to Iris Apfel. “More” is what we are featuring on the blog today—more of the Cashiers Historical Society Designer Show Cottages. All three in-town cottages have access to all the village fun. If you missed Wednesday’s post be sure to click on over …
This year the Cashiers Show House featured three cottages—all in town for easy access to everything Cashiers has to offer. I love that idea! Walk to shops, lunch, dinner, and the village green for a concert on the weekend. The cottages featured creamy neutrals highlighted by blues and greens—with an occasional festive color added …
Happy first day of Fall! I love Fall. It’s my favorite time of the year. Cool crisp air, colorful leaves, alfresco dining with no bugs, sweaters, freshly sharpened pencils—what more could you ask for. I have a new Fall video to help you get in the mood for Fall—enjoy!
House Crush today is one of the most elegant and beautiful homes I have ever seen. The Spanish style home sits high on a hill overlooking a flowing creek and a waterfall. The stucco-walled entry features a stunning cartouche that the owner found on the property during renovations—how perfect is that! Ivy, boxwood, …
Any weekend is a great time to cook dinner with friends. I had a wonderful surprise when two friends offered to cook dinner and deliver it to my house—how great does that sound. My initial panic quickly turned into delight when I realized all of those half-finished and postponed projects were being finished …
This incredibly whimsical garden shed has just found a new home in my back garden. The shed started life as a guard house for a local club. When I heard details for a new larger guard house I put in a very quick request for the tiny structure and was so excited to hear that …
Down this meandering drive lined with boxwood, hydrangea, rhododendron and ferns sits the most charming House Crush. The cedar shake cottage has a lovely copper-roofed front entry flanked by beautiful lanterns and huge hydrangea—I love the planters. Inside, doorways and ceilings featuring old salvaged beams accent ship lap walls. The beautiful home belongs to …
The winner is the lucky bidder who purchased the dinner hosted by James Farmer and Francie Hargrove at The Church of the Good Shepard auction here in Cashiers. Every year the church hosts a silent auction, live auction and a Bazaar to benefit the Outreach Ministry that helps the local area. The live auction …
How about a fall leaf get-a-way to Highlands. The air is crisp and cool up here in the mountains now—perfect for an escape from the city heat. I found the most charming place for you to stay on while you are in the mountains. Nestled in the cool trees and surrounded by old stone …