I know it is Black Friday but I felt the need to give everyone a little travel break after a long day of shopping and eating turkey and dressing sandwiches. Take a stroll through the local farmers market in Provence and select from the amazing olives on display. The warm scented air is full of …
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Fall is my favorite time of the year. I still remember that line Meg Ryan had in You’ve Got Mail—”I love the smell of a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils!” Today’s Friday Flowers will be all about the leaves. I am always amazed at the dazzling display of autumnal foliage. Here are just a few …
I’ll be oversharing today—you’ve been warned. My House Crush brain is on fire! All of these houses are on the same street…how is that even possible? So much beauty and cuteness just inspires me to share it all with you. This street is on our nightly golf cart ride while visiting family in Savannah. I …
We have found another house to renovate! This one is not quite as old as The Cottage but makes up for that with location. You can walk to any place in Highlands! It has good bones, a great yard and the perfect location. We are closing in 4 days as I write this and hope …
Down a narrow lane close to the water you come upon this glorious house…wow, just says it all. This sprawling Victorian is newly renovated to perfection. The character of the house was preserved and modern living has been added in spades. Chimneys, tall windows, side entries, new spaces and red tin roofing has created a …
Late night and you arrive at your hotel and find that is has been over booked—what! Your Uber driver says…”why don’t you stay at The Castle?” That is exactly what happened to Mr. P last week in New York. Who knew your Uber driver was Google in disguise. The Oheka Castle is located in Cold …
J. Elliott Style in Highlands, North Carolina turned this mountain home into a House Crush dream with this amazing renovation. You have seen the outside—now let’s go inside and look at a few ‘before’ and ‘afters.’ I am crazy for this kitchen! Simple, clean and elegant describes the stunning transformation. The use of existing space …
It’s all about the charm with this House Crush. Nestled into the side of a mountain this cottage is almost totally hidden from view. The owners and renovators of this beautiful home also own J. Elliott Style in Highlands, N.C.. Stone, poplar bark, cedar shakes and window boxes—yes, please! I know this renovation was a …