Good morning sweet friends! This charming House Crush is situated on a corner lot surrounded by ancient trees and a white picket fence—yes, please! I think it is an Arts & Crafts house with a little Colonial influence. Details like the roof gable, shutters, rafter tails, and large front porch all say Arts & Crafts. …
I just made a quick trip to Atlanta for the dentist and you know me—Boxwoods was my first stop. Who’s ready for Spring? Just when we thought Spring was on the way, along came a little more snow. I am ignoring the weather and starting to plan the garden, greenhouse, arbors, stone columns and porches …
And all through the house, the creatures were wrapping, cooking, singing, eating and having a wonderful time. Have a little peek at Christmas—Butter Wakefield style. I am reposting this lovely home to inspire one and all this Christmas. Click on the link above for even more of Butter’s amazing talent. Enjoy all the little treasures …
There are many reasons to pay a visit to Boxwoods flower and garden area in Atlanta right now, but here are my top 5: Take home new floral arrangements any and everyday! Shop Fall inspiration for your garden in the Garden Center and Greenhouse! Find beautiful children’s clothing and gift ideas. Don’t forget the custom …
One more day and I am declaring it officially Fall! The trees in Cashiers are starting to turn those luscious colors and the air is cool and crisp at night. This is the time of year when I can’t wait to get all of those house projects started. On one such beautiful day I made …
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 …
It all started with a drive by the consignment store. A friend called and said she saw the perfect bench for the Highlands house sitting on the sidewalk in front of Full House Gallery Consignment. She text me a photo and I said buy it—without even knowing the price. Sometimes you just know what would …
The title of this post should really be—Crush on it All…again! This incredibly charming patio, pavilion, garage and guest house is located at the home of Atlanta designer Beth Ervin. I have admired this home from afar for awhile now, but the pavilion porch addition connecting the existing garage to the house just threw me …
Christopher Spitzmiller’s new book A Year at Clove Brook Farm is a must for your reading list. He has organized the book into four sections by season. Spring is the perfect starting point with gorgeous lilacs and apple blossoms arranged to perfection. The Easter table is my favorite featuring daffodils along with blues, greens and …
It was dark and rainy in the garden this morning. Some how the stone mason found a way to work. He built a tent over the front of the garden and began working on the entry columns—he is amazing! Friday night he started tearing out the asphalt and leveling the ground. Saturday morning in the …