Category Archives: Mountain houses

Figgy Cottage

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

e have a name for the new house, Figgy Cottage! It came to me after we purchased two potted Fig trees for the entrance from Keven Hawkins. I know fig trees can’t survive the winters in these North Carolina mountains, … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertaining, Mountain houses, Uncategorized | 16 Comments

Garage Door Dilemma

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

arage doors have been on my mind a lot lately. I really would like a new one–mine is solid ugly with two large metal bears nailed in the middle–double ugly! I am posting a few pictures of some that have … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 9, 2012 by

here was no Faux Boise here, honey–just fake wood on the ceilings–all of them! I am proud to post this update announcing that all of the ‘fake’ ceilings are gone! A big hug and thank you to my college son … Continue reading →

Posted in Entries, Kitchens, Mountain houses, Summer houses | 8 Comments

Progress Report

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

oving day is finally here! We have packed, moved, cleaned, arranged and made a million decisions in the past three days. We have one bedroom and bath semi-ready and are progressing at light speed. Here is a little progress report–more … Continue reading →

Posted in Mountain houses | 14 Comments

North Carolina–on My Mind

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

his weekend was jam-packed—full of meetings with painters, contractors, gardeners, and of course, Antique shopping. I stopped by Dovetail Antiques in Cashiers, N.C. and found these lovelies. I love combining my two favorite  things–renovating and antique shopping. I’ll be starting … Continue reading →

Posted in Antiques, Flowers, Mountain houses | 6 Comments

Bring Every Creative Bone in your Body!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

e just found our next Mountain renovation and will be starting as soon as one million decisions are made. The home has great space and potential but, extreme creativity is needed for this future lovely. I am posting a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Mountain houses, Summer houses | 7 Comments

Wanted–Antique Doors and Shutters

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

love using an antique door on the front entrance to a project. The charm and quality that it adds to the entry can just ‘make’ the first impression of your property.  And as Barbara Corcoran would say, “You have 8 … Continue reading →

Posted in Antiques, Entries, Mountain houses | 1 Comment