It’s House Crush time again. You’ll need to grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and a chair for this one—it’s a real stunner! Poplar bark, stone walls, blue and white trim, old mountain charm and a killer view…what more could you ask for. I love the sound of gravel crunching as …
Fall in the mountains is always my favorite time of the year. Cool crisp air, fires at night, gardens still in bloom and always the best view in town. These lovely beauties are making their way into my home later today. I really didn’t realize I had planted sooo many white hydrangea. This year the …
If I told you everything I have done this week you would need a vacation… and a margarita! This amazingly productive week makes my head spin and my heart sing. I have worked on my house, the cottage in Highlands, the blog, crazy technology—oh, and prepared for a hurricane! Rooms have been painted, stones …
Green, green, and more green—sometimes green is the best answer. There is an abundance of green in the garden right now. Hosta, hydrangea, viburnum—all of these are vibrant shades of green. I love simple and white—or maybe add a little pink or yellow to compliment the green. Between rain showers go out to the …
Who needs a little break from the heat right about now? It’s time to escape to the mountains for some cool air. You all know how much I love a good garden or home tour to find new ideas and inspiration. The biennial Joy Garden Tour was held last weekend here in Cashiers, and …
It’s time for a little spring courtyard and patio update. We are a little behind the rest of the South up here in the North Carolina mountains. My plants are just beginning to ‘pop’ their luscious green leaves and beautiful blooms. I am always amazed at the fresh green of the leaves—how can they …
The new entry garden really is a secret—until you walk through the path to the front door and it reveals itself to you. I love the new stone wall my architect Keven Hawkins added—what a bonus when your architect also designs gardens! The wall gives us privacy from the road and a beautiful …