If there is one thing I’m known for, I’d say it’s the long box centerpiece. About eight years ago, my husband made a long box for me out of some of my grandfather’s scrap wood…

This photo tells a story that means the world to me, and I hope the words I have chosen can express that. My story started here, over 100 years ago, in this house my great…

Well hello everyone! We are experiencing the heat of August here in the NC mountains, and I cannot wait for that to end. Inside,  though, it’s cool, and I’m always changing things around here and…

It was about seven years ago when I started to use that peachy/pink shade after I found paint drips that color on the backs of some boards from the old house. It was a favorite of…

I am once again thrilled to be part of Marty’s Home Tour series and am really excited to welcome you here for my summer tour. I hope you find something unique, unexpected and outside the box. Also,…

I’m really excited to share a project I am still in process with, but am seriously excited about — even though it’s just a hallway. If you’ve been here long, you’ll know I’ve been using…

Hello everyone! I wanted to share a patriotic tablescape that could be used for Memorial Day or for July 4th. I always love when it’s porch weather, and I love to eat alfresco. I made…

Welcome to my front porch!  We spruced things up a little earlier this year and have been enjoying the beautiful weather here in the mountains. I decided to add some hanging ferns this year after…