Summer Afternoon ... the two most beautiful words in the English language according to Henry James. Well, I agree with Henry—alfresco meals, lounge chairs, running water, freshly mowed grass and hammocks are all the best things about Summer. Oh, and … Read more
Shopping, shopping and more shopping—yes, I am having fun! The Master bathroom renovation is underway. We are making all the selections for marble, tile and fixtures as we speak. I just spent the day in Asheville with my Architect, Keven Hawkins, … Read more
t's house crush day again. This little Charmer is not so little at all. Though it appears to be a simple shingled cottage, the home also has a rear addition that triples its size. Don't you just love it when renovations keep the original charm of the … Read more
Who will fill Charles Faudree's shoes? No one comes to my mind. I'll always think of him as the kindly gentleman who lived quietly and elegantly down the mountain from me. Mr. Faudree may have been a modest gentleman, but even to know him casually, … Read more
Here we go again—moving day. I think I may be a professional at moving having packed and unpacked four houses in the last few months. Remember, two in Savannah and now we are packing the Atlanta house and moving half of it to North Carolina. Yes, we … Read more
'Blue Skies for Days' would be a great name for this house ... or maybe 'Top of the World.' Can you imagine waking up to this view every morning—spectacular! Morning coffee or evening cocktails—a party every day on this porch. Lucky the guest that's … Read more
Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts is ready for Spring—flowers and boxwood topiary … Read more
Maybe you have seen one of these before—it's an all time first for me. Look … Read more
"Where in the world have you been?" I get that a lot lately. Well here is some … Read more
Operation rhododendron relocation was a success. Here's a little update for you. … Read more
Operation Rhododendron Relocation was in full force a few weeks ago at the house … Read more
My Atlanta anemones are in full bloom in the front courtyard garden. These … Read more
I was driving down the road, minding my own business, when this home's charming … Read more
Who did let the dog out? This little cutie pie is the landscape plan eating … Read more
My 'Dream Team' has been working away on the landscaping plan and building … Read more
t's house crush day again. This little Charmer is not so little at all. Though … Read more
Did you ever see a house and just know you would love the person who lived … Read more
This beautiful English Tudor is my ultimate house crush! I know this house … Read more
Well, here we go again—the fabulous house for sale in in the Highlands-Cashiers … Read more
The beautiful home featured in this 'House Crush' is currently on the market in … Read more
Curb Appeal at it's finest! Don't you feel welcomed down the driveway? This home … Read more
The charming combination of a gravel drive, cedar shakes on the roof and stone … Read more
Today's house crush is a beautiful Georgian home designed in 1929 by Philip … Read more
I have been crushing on this house for years. It was one of the first homes ever … Read more