Welcome to Spring and Summer heaven! Having a bad day? It happens to all of us now and then. Deadlines creep up, kids need ‘extra’ attention, husbands travel too much or maybe the early Spring–Summer humidity just has the best of you. I have the PERFECT solution to help you snap back into shape—SHOPPING! Forget …
When do you see an almost hundred-year-old Highlands cottage with an open floor plan—rarely. This lovely home has an open plan and is light, bright and ready for mountain vacations. Original wood walls soar up from the front entry screened porch and make you feel like you are in a tree house. Wormy Chestnut walls, …
More is more and never a bore! Exciting things are happening in Highlands today. Painters are finishing the porches, basement sealer is going on, stone mason is finishing and landscapers are putting the charm into the grounds. This is my favorite time—decorating day! All of the special touches are being put into place and the …
Wow! What a difference a day makes. Y’all have been asking for a cottage update and here it finally is. Things are moving quickly now at the Highlands cottage. We are installing landscaping, putting up locust rails, graveling the drive, painting the porches, and stoning the walkway. I am exhausted just listing all of the …
Do hotel flowers count as Friday flowers—of course they do! These lovely arrangements are from a recent wedding trip to Ireland. I have been saving them for a beautiful Spring day and today is that day. I love the idea of color blocking the hydrangea and viburnum like in the first picture. The ferns in …