Category Archives: Books

Arrange This

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

How would you like to have a ‘Master Arranger’ come to your house and work her magic on your shelves and table tops? Yes, please! The tables and shelves below were arranged by designer Elspeth Willcoxson. I hope they will … Continue reading →

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And the Winner Is!

Posted on December 17, 2011 by

hank you for all of the wonderful comments about James Farmer and his beautiful designs. We have put all the entries in a flower vase (seemed appropriate) and my son has drawn the winner (an impartial third party.) And the … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Give-a-Way—Wonderful!

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

I am giving away an autographed copy of James Farmer’s  Wonderful new book, “A Time to Plant’—just in time for Christmas. To enter, check out his new blog allthingsfarmer.com and come back and leave me a comment about it. How … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Entertaining, Gardens, Mountain houses | 13 Comments

Cocktails for Two or Twenty…

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

magine having four bars ready for service in one home. This was the case at this year’s Cashiers, North Carolina Decorator Show House. It is either a Hostess’s dream come true or her worst nightmare. We will assume the former. … Continue reading →

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Relaxing in France—or are we in Atlanta?

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

his little corner of France is actually located in Atlanta, Georgia. The designer, Elspeth Willcoxon of Willcoxon Interiors, travels to France frequently and brings home treasures with every visit. She bought the painted daybed and beautiful hanging screen at the … Continue reading →

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A Time to Plant book signing

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

his beautiful book is a true southern gem. James Farmer has captured the art of Southern—Style Garden Living to perfection. Inside you will find not only enchanting gardens and homes, but stories of the places, people and lifestyles that create … Continue reading →

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Cozy Corner “Charlotte” chair

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

ave you noticed the “Lovelies” in the right hand margin? I spotted one of these “lovelies”, the Charlotte chair, in the corner of this wonderful Guest bedroom while visiting a house in North Carolina. I love the nesting tables beside … Continue reading →

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