I couldn't stand it. It was a gorgeous day yesterday and the porch was calling, begging me to come out and play. Pollen, you are not the boss of me! I liked Lisa's idea from yesterday's post of just covering the seating areas with sheets during this high pollen season. Then when you want to enjoy the porch, you just remove the sheet and replace it when you're done. Sounds like a plan! The fans … [Read more...]
The Attack of the Yellow Stuff
April 16, 2013 by 122 Comments
I'm always getting questions about how I keep the porch looking so clean. Wellllll, it isn't always so clean. I think it just appears that way in pictures. Every spring around April, a monsoon of pollen hits. When I got home from the hospital on Friday, here's how I found the porch. Notice how the table seems to have a yellowish cast? It's all pollen and it's just getting started! You … [Read more...]
A New Screened Door for the Porch
April 15, 2013 by 100 Comments
Welcome to the 221st Metamorphosis Monday! Thanks so much for all the wonderful comments you left on Friday's post. I'm so grateful for all your well wishes and prayers...please know that. I'm way behind in responding to e-mails so if you e-mailed me in the last week or so and haven't heard back, I hope to get caught up on my e-mail correspondence over the next few days. Each day I'm getting stronger and … [Read more...]
Miss You This Tablescape Thursday
April 11, 2013 by 150 Comments
My tablescape these days. Writing on iPad...very slow. Miss you all! XO … [Read more...]
Unexpected
April 10, 2013 by 343 Comments
I'm in the hospital...Piedmont hospital. Getting great care. Writing this on iPad, so must be brief. Not sure when going home...they are running tests for abdominal pain and bleeding. Max is in good hands. … [Read more...]
Barbara Eberlein: Beautiful Rooms!
April 9, 2013 by 24 Comments
Recently I came across a designer with whom I was unfamiliar. Her name is Barbara Eberlein and I love her work. Her portfolio includes a variety of work in the areas of Preservation, Classic, Contemporary and Second Homes. Here are a few of the spaces she has designed. You'll find many more at her website which I'll link to at the end of this post. I love this blue and white bedroom. Notice the … [Read more...]
Adobe Photoshop Tip: How to Remove Unwanted Objects from Photos
April 7, 2013 by 71 Comments
Welcome to the 220th Metamorphosis Monday! A while back I took you on a little tour of my home town. It was around Christmastime and the homes were decorated for the holidays. This house has always been one of my faves. It reminds me a little of the home in the movie, Father of the Bride. (You can tour that movie house here: Father of the Bride Movie House Tour) When I used this picture in a … [Read more...]
Easter Table Setting with Bunny Plates and Baby Chicks
April 4, 2013 by 42 Comments
Welcome to the 239th Tablescape Thursday! Though Easter has past now, I still have a few more Easter/Spring table settings to share with you. Marie created wonderful tablescapes this year for all the dining areas in her home and not only are they great for Easter, they work wonderfully for springtime, too. This week's tablescape is in her breakfast room where she has the amazing Easter/Spring tree I … [Read more...]
Bedrooms, Baths and Back Porch of Historic 1833 Home
April 3, 2013 by 14 Comments
Sandi's been sharing pics of her historic 1833 home with me this week . Today I'm taking you into two bedrooms and their accompanying baths. I'm also sharing a photo showing the back of the home and a special screened door Sandi designed and had built for her back door that's not a standard opening. I added a fun little fact to yesterday's post later in the day. I thought I'd mention it again in case … [Read more...]
Beautiful Blue and White Bedroom and Bath
April 2, 2013 by 42 Comments
Today we're are continuing our tour of Sandi's beautiful 1833 home. Sandi shared a fascinating fact about her home with me yesterday. She said the home was originally built about 15 miles down the road. In 1895 it was taken apart, all the pieces/parts numbered and then rebuilt on it's current location. Sandi said, "The reason it was because Mr. Willis asked for his lady’s hand in marriage and she said … [Read more...]
