Take some time for yourself today. It’s the season for refreshing—for all of us. If your schedule won’t allow for a spa visit make your home into your favorite spa. All of the goodies today are from Erika Reade in Atlanta. They always have a large selection of bath bubbles and fizzies, candles, lotions and …
Having a bad day? Welcome to Erika Reade—shopping heaven! It happens to all of us now and then. Deadlines creep up, kids need ‘extra’ attention, husbands travel too much or maybe the Winter weather just has the best of you. I have the PERFECT solution to help you snap back into shape—SHOPPING! Forget it all …
Dear Valentine, do you need ideas for that someone special? It’s time for a little shopping for your sweetie. I have just the shopping spots for you to find that special gift for your Valentine—hint, hint. Send them this post or just leave it where they can find it. The shopping ideas are from two …
My new favorite place is The Container Store. I am in that crazy ‘Let’s organize the whole house zone right now for February. The Home Edit inspires me—they take organizing to a whole new level by incorporating design into the process. I am crazy about the beautiful results they achieve in closets, pantries, bathroom, kids’ …
Winston-Salem is so charming it deserves a part-2 featuring even more magical homes. The windows, arched doors, brick and stone walls, iron gates, and all of the little details in these homes add such character—maybe you will find inspiration for your own home project. Take a little street tour in your ‘spare’ time with me …
Winston-Salem has some of the most charming homes you will see anywhere—promise. English Tudor, Dutch Colonial, stone, brick, even fairytale cottages can be found here. I am taking you on a drive around my old neighborhood in Winston-Salem for the next two posts. I loved Winston…the houses are charming, the food and shopping are great …
This is where it all started…this charming house brought my car to a total stop. I could see Bing Crosby singing ‘White Christmas’ walking out of the front door. I told Mr. P that if this house was still available the search was over. Well, it was under contract—but I never forgot about it. Over …
And all through the house, the creatures were wrapping, cooking, singing, eating and having a wonderful time. Have a little peek at Christmas—Butter Wakefield style. I am reposting this lovely home to inspire one and all this Christmas. Click on the link above for even more of Butter’s amazing talent. Enjoy all the little treasures …
Let the Christmas celebration begin! Christmas cheer is here in the form of a champagne cocktail by the one and only Ina Garten, a.k.a. The Barefoot Contessa. This is the easiest Christmas cocktail ever—when the guests arrive just pop the cork and fill the glass with cheer. To quote Ina, “How Easy was That!’ Raspberry …
All aboard the Cashiers gingerbread train for a little Christmas fun. Cookies, candy, icing and sugar are just the ticket for entertaining all those little ones this season. How much icing did they have to make to create this luscious wonder? They even had icing just in case a ‘part’ fell off the train. How …