To read my original post on our visit to Highlands, North Carolina first, please click here. For my birthday, we drove from Highlands to Cashiers, North Carolina for the day. Cashiers is just Northeast on US-64 about 10 miles on a curvy little mountain road with beautiful views. I had always loved seeing the Cashiers Showhouses each year in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine, but had … [Read more...]
Final Dorm Room Design & Empty Nest!
A few months ago, we moved our youngest son into his dorm spacious apartment at Kennesaw State University. I don't know about y'all, but back in "the glory days," (my college years) we had a small dorm room with twin beds, a desk, closet, and vanity. AND we hiked it down the hall to the community bathrooms to shower, etc. These new style dorm apartments come with either 2x2s, 3x3s, or 4x4s, … [Read more...]
Office Nursing Space Retreat
I recently had the pleasure of decorating an office space for a Mom returning from maternity leave. The space needed to function as a nursing space, so I wanted it to be a retreat where she could go throughout the day and relax and have some much needed privacy separate from her workplace cubicle. ( This is an engineering firm where my husband, Mark, is the office manager ) Because I was a nursing … [Read more...]
Lighting Guidelines for Dining Room Spaces
In design, there are times it's "acceptable" to break the rules, and other times when following them is not only beneficial, but necessary. There are a few guidelines to consider when adding lighting in dining spaces because it affects both function and ambience. The proper size, style, and type of lighting is key. Lighting has the power to make a small area appear larger and more grand, or it can … [Read more...]
Vinings Home Christmas Tour 2014
Welcome! How have y'all been doing with the hustle and bustle of the Season? I love December, but it can be exhausting, can't it ? I'm so happy you had a little time to browse through this blogpost today, because I think you will enjoy seeing this beautiful Vinings area home in Atlanta! A little background information, and other than that, I promise to keep it brief ( besides the tons of … [Read more...]
Boys’ Dorm Room Inspiration Boards
Hi, Friends! Hope your Monday is going well. :) I'm just getting around to sharing on the blog about some of the items we bought for my oldest son, Wesley's, dorm room ( if you follow me on Instagram, you have seen posts about items and some inspiration boards already ). Last month, my first born son, went to college. Yes, I have really dreaded that separation for most of his senior year, but … [Read more...]
Interiors by Melanie Robinson- Master Bedroom Makeover
Nail Family Master Bedroom Makeover Hope y'all are having a great week, so far....I know, it's only Tuesday, but this is my kids' last week of school, so that makes it a happier-than-usual Tuesday! AH, Summer days.....sleeping a little later, relaxed days at the pool, vacation, grilling, fresh fruit & veggies, the sweet Summer smell of Coppertone....Life is just better in the Summer; … [Read more...]