Cashiers Designer Showhouse—first glance

OI have just finished editing a few photos from the Cashiers Designer Showhouse, and I plan to share them with you over the next few days. Today’s images show the home’s exterior and the beautiful gardens. Charming porches, gardens, pathways and window boxes all feature prominently in this mountain setting.

The original owner, designer and builder of the home, was touring with us and brought the setting to life. I only wish all of you could see the home through her eyes. I loved the way she extended the porch out two feet from the roof—all for her boys to get a great view of the shooting stars.

The window boxes are a cornucopia of seasonal plants and perfectly underscore the cross shaped windows featured all through the home. Hosta, ferns and hydrangea line every drive, walk and stone-edged flower bed on the property. Imagine coming home to this tranquil setting, having a cocktail cruise on the small lake and a lovely dinner on the stone table overlooking the property …. Yes, please! Hope bubbly is on the menu for tonight. Enjoy!

Long winding drive over a bridge leads to the home
Long winding drive over a bridge leads to the home

 

Circular drive welcomes visitors
Circular drive welcomes visitors

 

Porch railing detail—great bench
Porch railing detail—great bench

 

Welcome to the showhouse entry
Welcome to the showhouse entry

 

Window boxes lined the front of the house
Window boxes lined the front of the house

 

Cedar shakes cover the house—have always loved them
Cedar shakes cover the house—have always loved them

 

Inviting mud room door leads to the flower arranging room—I need one of these
Inviting mud room door leads to the flower arranging room—I need one of these

 

Charming garden and path lead to the small lake
Charming garden and path lead to the small lake

 

Charming boat just waiting for a little cruise
Charming boat just waiting for a little cruise

 

Lakeside table for two please ... so relaxing
Lakeside table for two please … so relaxing

 

xo♥, Lissy

All photos by Lissy Parker for lissyparker.com. You are welcome to ‘borrow’ my photos—just please credit the source.

9 thoughts on “Cashiers Designer Showhouse—first glance”

  1. picture perfect!! i have heard from many that the setting and porches surpass the interior for memorable moments. the picture with the canoe ~ the best!

    1. Nancy, I loved the exterior and the setting is truly delightful. I need that small boat and table at my house. Please go and take a look for yourself… Betsy Powell was my tour guide.
      xo,

  2. Hi Lissy, I just added a few of your shots to a post I did on the Showhouse. Your pics were better. Credited you. The setting is so special, I loved the view!

  3. Lissy-
    I will never grow complacent with that vista! Love the innumerable shades of green in Cashiers! Wow, against that Carolina blue sky, what can compare?
    Thank you for sharing!
    Betsy

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I love interior design :: beautiful gardens :: antiques :: cooking :: dogs :: renovations :: and bargains. Located in Atlanta, Georgia and Highlands/Cashiers, North Carolina … and wherever my travels take me. Check out my Favorites on the List Pages—updated with places and things I love. Read my blog for my latest finds. I’m a visual person so I won’t bore you with lots of text. Let’s go!

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