Fall means cooler temps, stunning leaf colors, sweaters, jackets, football and apples. I love apples—baked apples, apple butter, apple pie, really apple anything. On a recent trip to visit the cabinet maker we made a stop at a local garden center and … Read more
Ding-dong!
Remember when your mother had guests over for coffee or tea? And those cookies and cakes that were served were special treats for us children, too. Mother made this friendly gesture to neighbors regularly, and they returned the favor. … Read more
The New Secret Garden—Entry Update
The new entry garden really is a secret—until you walk through the path to the front door and it reveals itself to you. I love the new stone wall my architect Keven Hawkins added—what a bonus when your architect also designs … Read more
Mountain Houses
House Crush N° 30
Need a little break from the heat today? It's 92 degrees in Paris as I write this post! A good friend is on a buying trip there and said it is !! H-O-T-HOT !! So why not escape to the mountains of North Georgia for a House Crush tour—you deserve a … Read more
Construction Update or Apple to the Rescue!
This construction update today was the most challenging of my blog career—LOL! Apple gets the credit for this post. Thank you to Dan in Arizona, Erica in New Mexico and Danielle in Tennessee. Yes, it took three Apple experts and almost seven hours … Read more
Cashiers Designer Showhouse—sneak peek
The Cashiers Designer Showhouse is open for touring. This year's house is set on 134 beautiful acres halfway between Highlands and Cashiers. The home is a 1840s farmhouse surrounded by manicured gardens and filled with old beams and wormy chestnut. … Read more
Gardens
Highlands Mountains in Bloom Garden Tour, Part Three—More English Garden
The English garden tour continues today with the back and side gardens of this … Read more
Highlands Mountains in Bloom Garden Tour, Part Two—English Garden
Our tour continues this week with a charming garden designed by the famous … Read more
Highlands Mountains in Bloom Garden Tour, Part One
The annual garden tour in Highlands this year was probably the best garden tour … Read more
Friday Flowers—Hydrangeas!
What can I say—you knew it was coming soon. Today's Friday Flowers are … Read more
Warm, Friendly France!
"Warm, friendly France"—what a wonderful saying from the classic Hitchcock movie … Read more
Hydrangea Happiness
Unbelievable! Look at these little lovelies straight from my side-sheltered … Read more
How to Keep Sane When Life Gets Crazy
Ever feel like you just need a vacation but, you have WAY too much going on to … Read more
5 Things Gardeners Crave
You need to know the 5 things every gardener craves—and this charming kitchen … Read more
Jenny Jack Farm
My garden club headed to Jenny Jack Farm for a … Read more
House Crush!
House Crush N° 30
Need a little break from the heat today? It's 92 degrees in Paris as I write … Read more
House Crush N° 29
This mountain house and garden just ooze charm. I've had a crush on this house … Read more
House Crush N° 28
There is a whole new craze over tiny houses in the media now. I think most of … Read more
House Crush N°27
Escape—that's the best word to describe this island house near … Read more
House Crush N°26
Wow! This house crush is one of my all time favorites. The setting, the boxwood, … Read more
House Crush N°25
Don't you just love a higgledy-piggledy gate? This charming cottage looks as … Read more
A Beautiful House in Atlanta—Again!
This beautiful home in Atlanta was featured on the blog this past May under the … Read more
Sold!
The answer is YES—the Atlanta house is SOLD! The movers have made the last trip … Read more
House Crush N°24
What a charming little house nestled in a neighborhood full of much larger … Read more
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