I love fall! I have been out enjoying the seasonal displays and endless bounty at the farmers markets. I’ve made applesauce, roasted butternut squash and a huge pot of chili is on my mind. When the leaves start to turn and the traffic slows with all of the leaf lookers we head down to…
The English garden tour continues today with the back and side gardens of this incredible property. The boxwood edging, planted containers and gravel and grass paths, planted to perfection, could easily be installed in any home or garden. Tour the English garden and grounds below to gather a few ideas. Enjoy! …
Our tour continues this week with a charming garden designed by the famous English garden designer Rosemary Verey. The original owners flew Verey over from England for this design project. Sadly, Verey never saw her last garden design come to life as it was installed after her death. Verey also designed gardens for the Prince…
The annual garden tour in Highlands this year was probably the best garden tour The Bascom has ever hosted! The gardens were lovely, as you will see, and the events were wonderful—just sorry I missed the very talented and entertaining Frances Schultz’s lecture. The auction even included a private tour and lunch at her charming…
Charles Faudree! Your wish is my command. This beautiful home has an amazing view and garden and was one of the last homes designed by Faudree. His mastery of proportion and scale can be seen all through this beautiful home. He was a master of the ‘mix’ when it came to fabric combinations and you…
This mountain house and garden just ooze charm. I’ve had a crush on this house for a while now, but I’ve been puzzled by how to photograph it–and do it justice. A lot of the charm lies in the surrounding garden and the location. It over looks a lake and has an amazing mountain view…
Lunch at Mountain Fresh Grocery in Highlands, North Carolina, is always a special treat! They offer a plethora of delicious dishes to tame your hunger or “hangry.” Choose from juicy grilled burgers and sandwiches—or specialty dishes like grilled chicken with pesto and Greek yogurt spread on flat bread, southwest grilled chicken salad, baby back ribs,…