Wow! What a difference a little paint makes. Today’s post is for all of you who have asked for a cottage update. It was a bumpy ride this winter, but Spring is telling a different story. Carpenters, painters, electricians, gardeners, marble and glass installers have all risen to the challenge and we are almost …
I love it when a guest brings flowers…or champagne. A lovely house guest of mine must have cut every flower in her garden to bring me this beautiful assortment of blooms. There were at least four dozen daffodils—all from her home garden! Note to self—plant more bulbs. Arranging them took me a little while …
This is how we do breakfast at my house…ok, not. But when you are on a little trip you need substance! What a delicious treat and it came with an ocean view. My breakfast is usually fruit, oatmeal or a healthy smoothie…healthy, not delicious. This was a real treat for me. I didn’t have …
I love this place! The Market Sea Island is actually on St. Simons Island in coastal Georgia. It’s half retail and half local gourmet-to-go. The Market‘s coffee is smooth and amazing—most important to Mr. P—the food is delicious, and the service can’t be beat. They have an incredible breakfast selection, and lunch is made-to-order …
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Ireland…thanks to Mr. P! Celebrate today with a little glimpse of the beautiful emerald isle. He even managed to capture a rainbow. Parades, food, music, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green will fill the day. Kiss someone Irish and be sure to wear something green. …
Are you ready for more gate spamming today? I have 11 more gates to enchant and inspire you. In case you missed the first 12 gates click here. The painted gates are my favorites. Blue, green, white and gray seem to be the colors of choice in these gardens. There is also one more …
Gates are more than just entries to our homes or gardens, they capture our attention, tell a story, inspire and welcome family and friends to our homes. I love a good gate! On a recent trip I spotted so many great gates that I spent a whole day exploring and photographing them—grand iron entry …
I love a wedding! The happy gathering of family and friends is just the thing to bring people together. Even grumpy people love a good wedding—well, most of them. The wedding location, the decorations, the guests and the flowers all set the mood for a good time. These lovely arrangements were at a recent …
Please let me know when the new roof is ready. I’ll be right over. This home and guest house is one of my all-time favorite Crushes. I would move in tomorrow if given the chance. A two-story guest house with pavilion sitting on the ocean—I have gone to heaven! Hidden down a narrow lane …
Think Spring! Yes you heard me right—my brain has officially switched to all things Spring. I am dreaming of new planters and containers to fill my porches and patios. Y’all know I sold all of my planters with my Atlanta house when Mr. P promised to replace them…little did he realize how many planters …