New kilim pillows on clearance

It’s no secret I am in love with kilim pillows. I think it goes back to when I started collecting Native American art and found, on a trip to Turkey, that the geometric tribal designs…

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Aunt Jody’s Birthday

I always want to have a ladies’ luncheon or tea, but I never get around to actually hosting one. My Aunt Jody’s birthday, seemed like the perfect excuse to get together with some wonderful ladies,…

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Mikasa Italian Countryside on the porch

I love any excuse to set a pretty table, so when the folks at Mikasa agreed to send me the square Italian Countryside dinnerware, I knew it would be fabulous outside on the porch. I…

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Backyard oasis

The katydids are singing at night signaling that autumn is on the way, but with the heat we are experiencing in the North Carolina mountains, fall seems very, VERY, far away. In the meantime, we…

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Summer Back Porch

I snapped a few photos of the back porch to share with y’all. As with the front and side porches, I changed up the fabrics and really made a difference in the look. I added…

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Flea Market Décor feature

I’m excited to have photos featured in the Fall issue of Flea Market Décor! I got my copy in the mail, so I’m not sure exactly when it hits newsstands. I love to share how…

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Summer front porch

The only thing I enjoy more than being on the porch first thing in the morning with my cup of coffee, is a quiet breakfast with my husband overlooking the creek.  Because I had my…

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“Fire on the mountain…”

Happy Independence Day! I’m so thankful to live here in America, and so thankful for everyone who has sacrificed to keep this nation, and others free.  With freedom comes much responsibility. May we never forget…

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