Book giveaway winner

Thank you all so much for the comments you left about my cousin’s wife’s book, Cancer Mom. What a wonderful, caring group of readers you all are, and I know you are encouraging and inspiring…

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Southern Cottage Magazine feature

I was really shocked earlier this year when I got an email from a writer at Southern Cottage Magazine asking for photos of some of my Christmas tablescapes. Fast forward a few weeks, and they…

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Something to encourage you

I usually do not veer from decorating and design here at Far Above Rubies. But, I thought it was really important to share this book, and offer one to a reader. Susan Parris is not…

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A fall tablescape

While I was changing out flower arrangements and fall leaves at Balsam Mountain Preserve, I decided to set a table for two out on the porch at the Boarding House. Everything has been just gorgeous…

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More fall at Balsam Mountain Preserve

I had the opportunity to go up Saturday to Balsam Mountain Preserve and shoot some photos at the main security gate. This is obviously not your everyday security gate:-) I grabbed some things from home…

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More Fall decorating at Balsam Mountain Preserve

First, I have to extend my heartfelt thanks to those of you who left such encouraging and inspiring comments on my last post about the ups and downs of blogging. As always, you all inspire…

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Seven years

Seven years ago today I hit the “publish” button on Far Above Rubies with this post. Things have certainly changed in seven years.  I started blogging after being part of the community on HGTV’s “Rate…

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Rustic Mountain Fall at Balsam Mountain Preserve

I had the amazing opportunity to not only design the mantels I shared last week, but also to create some outdoor fall displays at Balsam Mountain Preserve. In keeping with the rustic aspect of the…

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