This Fall, we have officially lived in our home for 17 years! When I was thinking back to the last time I redecorated my boys' bathroom, I thought it had been "a few" years, well turns out that was 6 years ago! Really there was nothing wrong with the bath, it just felt tired and a bit blah, plus all our sons are now away at college, so it felt like a good time to update the decor. The walls … [Read more...]
Double Porch Swing Outdoor Space
Several years ago, we created a space under our back deck that has become my favorite place to spend time! Being a Southerner my whole life, I’m not sure why I waited so long to own a porch swing. It’s not just a past time here in the South, but rather a way of life. Like sweet tea, fried chicken, and pimento cheese are Southern staples, so is the Porch Swing. My parents had one on our porch … [Read more...]
New Exterior Paint Colors
After many years of enjoying Behr's Mermaid Net on our front door, I decided I was ready for a more traditional color! So many of you have commented and messaged me on social media about that pale aqua door, and I'm so glad you loved it well, too. It's still a beautiful color! I rearranged our back deck when I found a nice rectangular aluminum outdoor table & chairs. We still have … [Read more...]
Peonies in Bloom
My peonies bloomed about a month ago and were just beautiful this year! Not sure if that was due to a very rainy Winter, but even the pink one back in my cottage garden was covered in buds and every one of them opened into the prettiest flowers. I'd like to tell you I baby my peonies and have a gardener's secret about their success, but the truth is it's all nature! They are old, … [Read more...]
Pine, Citrus, and Spode Woodlands Inspired Thanksgiving Table
Last year's Thanksgiving table was maybe one of my favorites because of a very good day on eBay last Fall! I think that was when I realized how much I loved the adrenalin rush from winning a bid on eBay.... There I was one day, just minding my own business, when I saw an auction for Spode Woodlands dinner plates. I had started collecting the salad plates a few years previously, but wanted some … [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...]
Watermelon Radish, Orange, and Goat Cheese Salad
Summer is slowly turning into Fall in North Georgia, with the days getting noticeably shorter and the leaves beginning to change colors. How did we get to September already?! With the change in seasons, new vegetables are starting to show up at the grocery stores, and one I've been dying to find if watermelon radishes! Have you seen these beauties? Source I originally learned about them on … [Read more...]