It’s gorgeous in the mountains right now! For all of you out there who are looking for a Spring spruce up or moving to the mountains for good, I have a few shopping ideas…especially for the home loving types. ACP in Highlands, North Carolina is your place to shop. This creative store may be just …
Spring is finally here in the North Carolina mountains…even if we did have 16 degrees on the Saturday before Easter! My design brain is on overload right now—it is always jumping and connecting this element to that element. My design inspiration today is Erika Reade in Atlanta. The new table settings were inspirational and the …
Wouldn’t you just love to come home here! The transformation was amazing—from Swiss Chalet look-a-like to Highlands charmer—welcome. How would you like to drive on asphalt all the way to the front door? That was the how we first saw the house—no garden at all. The trick was to remove all of the asphalt after …
Pluming inspection—✔️ Insulation inspection—✔️ Electrical buried—✔️ Fireplaces complete—✔️ Things are moving along nicely in Highlands. We are finishing up the master bedroom and bathroom addition. Landscaping, cleaning and decorating are coming soon—the fun stuff. I hate all of the hidden–in-the-wall stuff like electrical, plumbing and HVAC. Appliances and bath fixtures are on the way from …
Having a bad day? It happens to all of us now and then. Deadlines creep up, kids need ‘extra’ attention, husband’s home too much or maybe the early Spring–Summer humidity and rain just has the best of you. I have the PERFECT solution to help you snap back into shape—SHOPPING! Forget it all and just …
Spring is finally here! Everything in Cashiers is going green—Spring green. This is the time of year when I can’t wait to get outside and get my hands dirty. On one such beautiful day I made a shopping therapy trip to my favorite ‘happy place,’ Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts. They were jam-packed full of Spring …
Happy Birthday with her favorite flower the yellow rose. I’m not sure if she is from Texas, but 90 roses in any color make a happy statement. It all started when a friend called me to borrow 4-5 vases that matched. I didn’t have that many matching vases—but I knew someone who did. One phone …
Who says log cabins are dark! This little charmer is full of light and sits on a hill overlooking a golf course—yes, please. I spotted this cabin a while ago but had to wait for better weather to have a closer look. Large windows flood the cabin with light and the front porch is so …
Looking for a cute and delicious Easter treat to make with the little ones—this one is for you. These chocolate nests are made with only three ingredients: chocolate chips, chow mein noodles and Cadbury Mini Eggs—and they are no-bake. You’re welcome! Make a batch of them for Easter and see how long they last. Enjoy! …