Who’s ready for Spring? Just when we thought Spring was on the way, along came more snow. I am ignoring the weather and starting to plan the garden. Pergolas, arbors, stone columns and porches are on my mind. I have even planned a few new garden chairs—more later. I have gathered a few garden …
Who needs a little table setting inspiration—ME. Sometimes I run out of ideas, or maybe I just run out of steam. I am trying to do a better job of the whole table setting thing … even if it is just for two. I could have one to seven at my table at any …
Went slightly overboard with the daffodils after I heard we were expecting more snow this week. We have welcomed the first daffodils of the season here in Cashiers … well, really I have three daffodils growing in my garden. Spring is a little delayed this year. Why not start with a few of your …
Old logs and beams, cedar shakes, stone chimneys and walls, locus log gazebos—yes, please. This house crush has always been a favorite of mine. I first lusted after this house when it was the Highlands Decorator Show House. I dragged Mr. P and my realtor out several times to view every inch of this …
Soup, soup and another bowl of soup … the kitchen has been abuzz with soups this Winter. Chicken noodle, tomato-basil, white bean and kale and chicken chili with extra chili are the new favorites here. I save all bones and shells for homemade stocks. My freezer now boasts chicken, smoked chicken, shrimp, beef and …
Winter is still lingering up here in the mountains. Snow, 75 mph winds and cold rainy days are still in the mix. What’s a girl to do? Decorate the porch, of course! How about some ‘warming’ retail therapy to get things started. First I added snugly red plaid blankets trimmed with fringe from …
Friday, Friday, Friday–what to post on Friday? Flowers, of course! This Friday take a sneak-peek into my new office. I realize now that I have gone a little topiary crazy—myrtles, ficus, azaleas and even a camellia just snuck in the door. The light in the office is perfect. And that rosy glow that …