Fall Home Tour

I thought I would invite you all over for a fall home tour before we get busy with Thanksgiving and Christmas:-) Welcome to our little cottage in the mountains of North Carolina where vintage, farmhouse…

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Autumn in the country

The last few days have just been amazing here in the Smoky Mountains. All the sensory elements of fall have come together in the most amazing way — but only for a short while.  I…

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A new tune in the music room

I made some changes in my “music room” for fall I wanted to share with you all. I have wanted a sheet music wall for a while but I was not sure which wall I…

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Autumn gold

I added a few fall accents around the kitchen with yellows and golds this year. I have really enjoyed the yellow I added over the summer, and wanted to keep that for fall.  Since my…

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Smoky Mountain autumn

Autumn here in the Smoky mountains is an amazing feast for the senses, and one I look forward to with child-like anticipation every year. We mostly have trees that turn yellow around our house and…

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DIY door upcycle into mantel

I shared my Fall mantel Monday and wanted to share how I made it. I really wanted a mantel to decorate, but not a “faux” fireplace per say, so I grabbed one of my old doors…

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Getting ready for winter…

I love everything about autumn — cool days, clear blue skies and the amazing colors nature offers. I also love getting the house ready for the coming winter. That means bringing out the down comforters,…

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Simple Autumn Mantel

Yes, you read that right — mantel. I have missed not having a fireplace in this house, and have especially missed not having a mantel to decorate seasonally. So, I brainstormed and came up with…

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