ireplace magic happens here. This is a great idea to use to customize your fireplace. The simple wooden mantle is surrounded by antique tiles—no two alike. You could use one color tile or mix tile color and patterns. I just love this idea—E-Bay anyone… I feel warmer already!
ingle, Jangle, Jingle with more decorating ideas from the Cashiers Christmas House. I love the way the designers drew from their surroundings and decorated with books—the former restaurant was named ‘The Library.’ Hope you find some great ideas in these beautiful rooms. Visit the Cashiers Christmas House to see all of these wonderful ideas and …
ound this wonderful Art Pillow at Erika Reade Ltd while shopping last week. It was designed by local Artist Sonja Zelen and is simply beautiful. All of the piece work is done by hand on a gray wool background. The small ball trim is just the perfect finish to this charming little jewel. I love …
id you ever wonder what to do with that large, or very large, black box in your room? You will love this decorating idea. Hide the TV behind antique French Doors! These doors are mounted onto a built-in cabinet in a Kitchen/Family room. The next time you find a great door or pair of doors—buy …
aint, paint and more paint—I said it before and I’ll say it again: I love a beautiful, painted floor. I found this floor in Cashiers, North Carolina, at the Cashiers Decorator Show House. The large diagonal stripes are charcoal gray on a rich cream colored floor—a wonderful combination. This simple design is so sophisticated and …
am so excited about today’s post! The Country Estate that I am featuring is Juliska’s new china pattern “Country Estate.” You have seen it in my Lissy’s Lovelies List to the right. I have followed Deborah Sears of Isis Ceramics for a while now and was thrilled to hear she was designing a pattern …
ave a wonderful holiday! I just had to post this picture of the two Ginko trees on the corner of my neighborhood. They are Magnificent! I am thankful for these B-E-A-U-tiful trees. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
hese beautiful painted floors are Magnificent! They are an amazing mix of organic and geometric design. I have to admit that I am partial to anything with acorns and oak leaves, so this floor design simply makes me swoon. This floor is in an Entry Hall and definitely makes a statement—Welcome! Entry design—love the border …
magine having four bars ready for service in one home. This was the case at this year’s Cashiers, North Carolina Decorator Show House. It is either a Hostess’s dream come true or her worst nightmare. We will assume the former. Two of the bars were set up on porches which welcome your guest as soon …
am headed to the North Carolina Mountains for the weekend. The air is crisp and the trees are beautiful. Have a wonderful weekend! Wish I was here—Enjoy the beautiful Weather.