I am SO ready for Fall. Cool crisp morning, blankets and throws, new pillows and meals on the porch by the fireplace—perfection. Stoke the fire, put the soup on and get motivated to entertain friends. Be bold like the colors and get ready for all of the new beginnings Fall brings. Harvest the last of …
SOS…I’m completely surrounded by yummy goodness! Chocolate, bananas, popcorn and marsh mellows rule here. If you haven’t already discovered Chocolate Heaven in Highlands you are in for a culinary delight. I’m hooked on the banana nut bread and we ship the Chocolate Heaven to Mr. P’s Mom in Savannah once a month—she is addicted. Owners …
CK Swan is a total charmer in the heart of downtown Highlands. They have whatever your shopping pleasure may be—furniture, lighting, tabletop, candles, bedding, clothing and even jewelry to add the finishing touch. The displays are inspiration for every room in your house—I have a pillow thing and this is my pillow place. On this …
Have yourself a Merry little Christmas and a very Happy New Year! May all of your Christmas wishes come true this holiday season. I will be traveling this Christmas—to Savannah and the mountains this time. Enjoy all the Season has to offer and maybe buy yourself a little something extra! xo♥, LissyAll photos by Lissy …
Friday—what a wonderful feeling the mere mention of Friday brings! Fridays also bring outdoor fun, shopping, food, trips, family or sometimes just plain relaxing. I could use a little relaxing right about now. Freshen your entry this weekend by adding new flowers to greet those fun, entertaining visitors that stop by. Orchids are always …
It’s the perfect time of year to ‘think’ porches and patios. I love a great porch for lounging, entertaining or taking a quiet afternoon nap. Try adding new cushions and an area rug to define the space and add a little extra color. Large pots of herbs add texture and fill the air with …
It’s official—Spring is finally here. The trees and flowers are budding and blooming everywhere I look. I am such a visual person and I find inspiration everyday in the simplest things—flowers, fence patterns, color combinations …. They all interest my eye! I have a little visual inspiration for you today with a new Spring video. …
Do you need a little inspiration to start your Holiday shopping early? I have the perfect place for you—my happy place—C.K. Swan in Highlands, North Carolina. I was waiting for the puppies to finish at the groomer and stopped by for a little therapy and inspiration. Christmas is in the air—along with the smoke—and …
almost finished with the new office, garage and entertaining addition to the house—well, not really. For those of you who are serial renovators like me, you understand. There will always be one more plant for the garden, or one more chair that is perfect for the office, or one more grill or smoker Mr. …
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 little vaca from the …