Summer back porch

It seems like Fall is just around the corner, so I thought I better share our outdoor spaces before it’s too late. We do enjoy sitting out here enjoying the sounds of the birds and…

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The Sofa

 Back in the spring, I saw this sofa in a historic building some friends own, which is for sale. It looked like it needed a loving home, and because I was totally smitten with the…

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Franciscan Ivy on the back porch

It has taken a lot longer to get the porches in summer shape this year, but now that the hard work is done, I have certainly been enjoying them every morning. I honestly cannot wait…

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Global, collected Summer Home Tour

I am so glad y’all are here visiting me in the mountains of western North Carolina today! I’m excited to be part of this wonderful group of bloggers that Marty has put together for her…

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And the rest of the kitchen…

So I shared a couple weeks ago the cabinetry I painted and wanted to show the rest of this side as well, since it was also updated a little. And I do mean just a…

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A little drama in the dining room

I always say when you have been thinking about doing something for a while, you might as well go ahead and do it. Especially if it’s something reversible and low cost. I’ve wanted to add…

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Brightening up the kitchen

I should start out by saying I’ve never been a fan of white cabinets for my home. I’m just not. I know that’s the trend (as in everyone is doing it), and they look pretty…

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Groovy, global spring home tour

Yes. I went there — groovy, ha!  I’ve been seriously nostalgic about my 1970s childhood lately and felt like bringing some of the warmth I remember into my home this spring, and Marty’s tour was…

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