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Laurel Nest

xcitement is in the air! The new website is being launched with a guided tour of a charming Highlands, North Carolina house built by Atlanta designer Bill Cook and architect Michael Faust. Click your little self on over to the … Continue reading

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You Might be a Redneck if …

es, we are still alive and kicking in North Carolina. You know you might be a redneck if you come home and find a toilet on your front porch–and we did! The freight delivery man left a pallet and a … Continue reading

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Figgy Cottage Fall Update

iggy Cottage is almost ready for some Fall fun in the mountains. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of decisions, changes and problems that required creative solutions. The Contractors Tom and Boris have worked at light-speed with the … Continue reading

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Hearthstone Happiness

ow, can you believe this beautiful, large stone is my new hearthstone. We had almost given up on finding a single stone large enough to fit this new fireplace design. Two weeks ago I got the call saying “we found … Continue reading

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Oh my, More Windows and Doors!

couldn’t wait to post these update photos. The new kitchen-family room floors have been installed and they are beautiful. Just wait until you see the before and after pictures below. The before of the kitchen looks almost like a dungeon  … Continue reading

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Doors and Windows, Oh My!

thought this day would never come! Almost all of the new doors and windows have been installed. I love the new 12′ door overlooking the back deck, it takes the place of the sliding glass door and the angular ‘faux’ … Continue reading

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More…

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

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