Who knew it would take six weeks to get gravel and stones to complete the garden patios. The greenhouse is painted, the stone edging is in and all of the stepping stones and gravel are neatly in their places. I am still moving furniture around to see what works in which area—I have a ‘selection‘ …
I am SO ready for Fall. Cool crisp morning, blankets and throws, new pillows and meals on the porch by the fireplace—perfection. Stoke the fire, put the soup on and get motivated to entertain friends. Be bold like the colors and get ready for all of the new beginnings Fall brings. Harvest the last of …
Santorini, the best of the Greek Islands, is dotted with classic Cycladic architecture—think white-washed buildings topped with blue-domed roofs. Clear blue water, fresh seafood, black beaches and stunning sunsets fill the day to perfection. September and October are two of the best months to enjoy Santorini. Enjoy a little escape to the sea with me …
Sunday brunch is going to be fun today. Dogs, great food, beautiful weather and new friends—the perfect day! We love attending this annual dog brunch. The real stars of the day are the dogs. They have free run of the place, toys to play with, gourmet food and snacks and lots of people to pet …
Wow, is the word to describe this year’s window box flowers. Good morning happy people! The weekend is here and I love to start it off with flowers. These window boxes have just been installed again after our break—remember that. This year I decided to go with anything pink, lavender, purple and pretty. It was …
More inspiration for you today from CK Swan. Beauty fills the store this summer with design ideas for your home. There are amazing things filling every corner. Think about doing a little design renovation in your own home—change the pillows, add new bed linens, buy a new round mirror or change your art work this …
Pull out all of the colors of Summer! Who needs a little table setting inspiration—ME. Sometimes I run out of ideas, or maybe I just run out of steam. I am trying to do a better job of the whole table-setting thing…even if it is just for two. I could have one to seven at …
Design inspiration surrounds you when you enter CK Swan in Highlands,. Everything in the shop is arranged to perfection by owner Ashley Harlee. This is the time of year when I can’t wait to add a few new pillows, throws or table setting things to my home—and I always find just what I need to …
Summer Saturdays are happing at Toby West Home. Bubbles and bourbon are on the menu along with a lovely selection of amazing furnishings for your home. If you missed last Friday’s post go check it out here for more ideas. My favorites are the beautiful lamps and lighting. The art is always amazing and changes …
Summer is finally here in the North Carolina mountains…even if we did have snow in early May! My design brain is on overload right now—it is always jumping and connecting this element to that element. My design inspiration today is Toby West Home in Cashiers. The new sofas and chairs are inspirational, and the colorful …