Culpepper’s Otto Depot is the destination for all things architectural, and it’s located near Highlands, North Carolina. This place has everything you didn’t know you needed to make your Hygge home cozy right now. There are windows, doors, shutters, brass and copper lights—even ship hardware that would make great handles on cabinets and appliances. Polished…
Julep Farms is truly the little escape we all need right about now. This charming get-a-way lets you enjoy food, fun, shopping, gardens, cottages and drinks all surrounded by stunning mountain views. They even have chickens, ducks and miniature horses—I couldn’t wait to see inside of this lovely little village. Visit for a great meal…
If you missed your NYC Christmas trip this year—come along on a little window shopping with me. These are a few of my favorite window designs from Christmas past…the future is going to be brighter for us all. I love the colors and the variety of all of the windows included here. What a wonderful…
McCulley’s in Highlands, North Carolina is truly cashmere heaven this time of year. Shopping here is always an exhilarating experience. Around every corner is another wall of amazing color and pattern to choose from. They have every sweater you could imagine and the displays of scarves, gloves, hats and capes will make your heart beat…
Who is ready for Christmas right about now…uh, everyone! Do you need a little inspiration to finish your Holiday list? I have the perfect place for you—my happy place—C.K. Swan in Highlands, North Carolina. Christmas can’t come quick enough this year and C.K. Swan is ready for all of your shopping needs. They have table…
The search for the perfect Christmas tree is easy if you happen to live in Christmas tree heaven. We loaded up the car for the two-mile trip—not so easy when the bridge is out. We took the back road past the lake and up a dirt road only wide enough for one car. It was…
Dear Santa, I have been 90% good…well, maybe 75% good—never mind. I am going to Erika Reade Christmas shopping for myself and everyone on my list. Welcome to Christmas shopping Heaven part 2. Here are a few more glorious gift ideas for your holiday shopping. Come visit a ‘happy place’ and forget about 2020—it’s almost…