Summer is finally here in the North Carolina mountains…even if we did have snow in early May! My design brain is on overload right now—it is always jumping and connecting this element to that element. My design inspiration today is Toby West Home in Cashiers. The new sofas and chairs are inspirational, and the colorful …
Dear Valentine, do you need ideas for that someone special? It’s time for a little shopping for your sweetie. I have just the shopping spots for you to find that special gift for your Valentine—hint, hint. Send them this post or just leave it where they can find it. The shopping ideas are from two …
It’s Friday—let’s go to Spain! Who doesn’t love Spain? It’s travel time again…thank goodness. We all need a little get-a-way from ‘real’ life right about now. Travel can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary! Food, shopping, sight seeing—even walking turns into a pleasure! Seville is beautiful in Spring—warm weather, flowers, history and the people, too. …
Good morning happy followers. Colorful flowers always make me smile—imagine what happened when these flowers arrived from Mr. P. Pink, blue, yellow, green, lavender and white—every girl’s delight! Today’s flowers are from Enani’s Garden Ltd in Atlanta—Mr. P is lucky, she is in his office building on Peachtree. I moved these lush blooms around in …
Who’s ready for Spring? Just when we thought Spring was on the way, along came more snow. I am ignoring the weather and starting to plan the garden. Pergolas, arbors, stone columns and porches are on my mind. I have even planned a few new garden chairs—more later. I have gathered a few garden ideas …
Toby West has long been a sought after design source here in Cashiers, North Carolina. This place is overflowing with inspiration for decorating your home. Classic upholstered furniture, blue and white, custom lamps, chandeliers, painted furniture and accessories fill the store. The gallery walls will inspire you to stop procrastinating and solve that decorating problem …
Fall is in the air—even if it is very slow to arrive in Atlanta. Happy Friday! I am changing it up a little this Friday. The flowers today are a beautiful mixed display I found while out and about in Atlanta. The green is calming and cooling and the colors just make me smile. How …
Summer reading is going to be crazy good this year! Have a look at all of the inspiration that is just waiting for me in my Very Soon list. Guess what my books are saying about me? Houses, gardens, cooking, flowers and shopping are my favorite things—no surprise to anyone who reads the blog. Yes, …
Good morning happy readers! We all have found a few ways to adjust to our new workspaces and routines during these pandemic days. I’ve had to give up my wonderful office to another family member—just for a time. My new home office alternates between the kitchen and the master bedroom. Maybe your spouse or children …
I love a flower delivery! What a wonderful surprise when the door bell rang and this lovely planter arrived. All of this greenery was just what I needed to brighten my day—we all need a flower delivery right about now. My wonderful realtor sent them as a thank you. You know I am a faux …