Fall Favorite
his is a lovely arrangement for your Fall table. I love the simplicity used with the formal decor. The colorful leaves and apples just say Fall is in the air. Enjoy the Fall weather and start gathering leaves today.
Fall Favorite—the Outdoor Room
he crisp Fall air draws a southerner outside to enjoy autumn, and I would love to spend the day or evening on this beautiful porch in Atlanta. This outdoor space has room to dine or relax by the fireplace with a boxwood garden in view. The slate floor edged with brick ties the new structure …
A Warm Swedish Entry
magine seeing this Swedish stove as you enter the foyer of this lovely home—almost like sunshine in bottle. This stove is only visible after you enter the house—creating a sense of Drama. The rich yellow and white color combination draws your attention instantly and make you smile. This is yet another design created by Willcoxon …
Majolica Green with Envy
his Majolica filled powder room is a beautiful little jewel box of design. The Osbourne & Little bamboo wallpaper is the perfect backdrop for the luster of the green Majolica displayed on the antique bamboo shelf. Bamboo is used again in the English mirror hung over the cooper sink and wall mounted faucet by Herbaut …
Relaxing in France—or are we in Atlanta?
his little corner of France is actually located in Atlanta, Georgia. The designer, Elspeth Willcoxon of Willcoxon Interiors, travels to France frequently and brings home treasures with every visit. She bought the painted daybed and beautiful hanging screen at the Marche aux Puces in Paris—oh, for some retail therapy in Paris! I love the creamy …
Fall Weekend
he best place to enjoy this wonderful crisp Fall weather is on a beautiful outdoor Porch or Patio. Here is one of my Favorites! More on this wonderful patio later. Have a Great weekend!
A Time to Plant book signing
his beautiful book is a true southern gem. James Farmer has captured the art of Southern—Style Garden Living to perfection. Inside you will find not only enchanting gardens and homes, but stories of the places, people and lifestyles that create Southern life. The advice ranges from gardening, harvesting and cooking to flower arranging and entertaining. …
Cozy Corner “Charlotte” chair
ave you noticed the “Lovelies” in the right hand margin? I spotted one of these “lovelies”, the Charlotte chair, in the corner of this wonderful Guest bedroom while visiting a house in North Carolina. I love the nesting tables beside the chair and the small table and lamp used behind the chair to fill the …
A cordial Entry—Black Forest style
hile visiting a friend’s farm in Georgia, I could not resist taking a picture of the arrangement in this Entry Hall. Sorry for the iPhone picture—no camera was available at the time. This magnificent Black Forest mirror is surrounded by cream-ware and brown transfer-ware and is topped by a carved deer head. Sconces “branch” off …
A Very Entertaining Porch
elcome! This beautiful porch, a year-round entertaining area, was decorated by Francie Hargrove of Francie Hargrove Interiors. Up high in the trees, this Living room, Dining room and Bar have a spectacular view of the lake. The mountain laurel and rhododendron used in the post and rails add to the rustic charm. The Stone fireplace …