Boo!
Enjoy this perfect Fall weather and have a Happy Halloween! xo♥, Lissy
October 2018
Friday Irish Flowers
Ireland in the Fall—yes, please. Emerald green, stonewalls, white cottages, mountains by the Sea—all of the essentials for a great vacation in Ireland. Sunny to moody weather in a split second, but no rain spoiled the golf for Mr. P. Playing twice a day was perfect for him. The gardens, were popping fresh blooms …
10 Charming Gate Ideas
Maybe I should title this post ‘Gate Crush.’ I have a thing for gates. Big gates, small gates, white gates, wooden gates, iron gates—I love them all and try to photograph every one I find. Gates define an entry, provide privacy and add structure to your garden. They can give a glimpse into …
10 Wow Ideas for Your Front Door
How do you add charm and interest to your front door? We ask ourselves that question about this time every year. The holiday season rolls around and either brings happiness or decorating drama—trauma to our lives. I am determined to find new ideas this year for my front door and entry. How about adding …
We Have Draperies!
Oh, yes we do! Draperies are like jewelry for your rooms—they finish the look and add glamour. The drapes for the office and new mountain room are here. Mr. P picked them up in Savannah from Tailor Made Draperies (his family owns a drapery business) and the talented Donnie Calloway here in Cashiers installed …
5 Things You Need to do Now!
Fall is the perfect time to organize anything—including your garden. Move your garden to the Top of your list this Fall. It’s the absolute best time to plant. First take a look at of your window and decide what you would like …
C.K. Swan—Prepare for Chic Spam!
The carefully collected selection of home furnishings, art, jewelry and children’s gifts may sound like an unlikely mix, but in this store it is just plain Chic! You can find beautiful table settings and bar accoutrements as well as sofas, ottomans, dining tables, bedding—just about anything a Chic home might need. It is …
# Worth It!
Happy Friday! It’s a truly a happy day around here. More stone work is happening. I LOVE stone work. I am the only woman I know that asks for stone walls, patios or huge landscaping rocks for holidays. The old driveway edging has been removed—it was totally rotten—and new stone edging is being installed. …
Ballard’s New Store is a Wow!
Have you been to the new location of Ballard Designs…what are you waiting for! This place is gorgeous and crammed to the rafters with creative and inspiring ideas. The wall arrangements are stunning—I left with a zillion new ideas for mirrors and art. Blue, red and pink were everywhere…you all know that anything pink …