Jamie Beckwith: Girl Crush
I have a girl crush on Jamie Beckwith. What is a girl crush? It’s when you meet someone who you just instantly adore and think “How have I gone all these years without you as a friend? You’re awesome!” The counter to this, for guys, is a bromance. Same thing - just funny words to describe it. But, back to Jamie: you may have heard of her as she has a...
Read MoreThe Scott Show: a shoppers’ guide
I’ve been to antiques shows before, but I’d never seen anything like the Scott Show. There I was, standing in a warehouse somewhere in north Atlanta, way too early in the morning, with my longtime friend and decorator, Roger Higgins. At the center of the huge cavernous warehouse was a large truck with a crowd of people hurrying and scurrying around it. Two men would begin to uncover an item...
Read MorePine Cone Hill + Pembroke Antiques = 20% off
I love Pine Cone Hill, not just the bedding, but the whole company's offerings: pillows, pj's, bags and rugs as well as the bedding. Did you know that those awesome Dash & Albert rugs fall under the same parent company? Well, the only store in all of Nashville to sell Pine Cone Hill and Dash & Albert is Pembroke Antiques; they currently have all these products at 20% off - until Sept 1st - and you don't want to miss it!
Read MoreMy addiction: hand towels & napkins
I love hand towels. I’m not talking cheap hand towels here, but ones rich with color, made from true, albeit absorbent, fabric and preferably oversized. It all stems from the inheritance of my grandmothers french hand towel collection. I even made this bench cushion, pictured below, from that collection over a decade ago! Still looks pretty good after three babies, huh? And...
Read MoreMountain Cabin Envy
Right across from the meadow, on the mountain I've been going to since I was born, is the old Farmer Jones house and barn. As happens with many old mountain farm houses, the main house, apple house and garage did not stand the test of time well. It became sad to pass by the house as we all knew the potential it held. Then, 5 years ago, the Culpeppers bought the house and land. What they have done is nothing short of breathing new life into this little spot of history. In the midst of this heat wave that won't go away, I thought you might enjoy a quick tour of their family compound...
Read MoreMonteagle Cottage Tour: Only $15, Clean Mountain Air Free of Charge
When my friend Ann Shayne asked me to write about the 47th Monteagle Sunday School Assembly Cottage Tour and Bazaar, my response was a speedy, “Are you kidding? I’d be happy to.” Not only is she one of my favorite people, Monteagle is absolutely one of my favorite places. Let’s face it, women run the world. Most of what we love best (think parks, zoos, art...
Read MoreHer Q’s: Home Design at a Fraction of the Cost
Dear StyleBlueprint: I love your blog! I am so inspired by what you write about home decor and I really wish I could afford an interior designer, but I just can't on my salary. I was wondering if you knew of any designer just starting out who might be willing to help me at a reduced rate to build their portfolio? Thanks! -Cici
Read MoreTa Da! Instant Makeover!
One chair. Nice chair. Bored with chair. "New" chair. Love this chair.
Read MoreTN Barn Project
It has killed me to keep a lid on TN Barn Project for the past couple of months. I've been waiting until TODAY to tell you about this amazing local company. What have I been waiting on? Well, I wrote an article for online quarterly magazine SouthernFlourish and it just went live and I have it for you below. I know you will be so impressed by the guys at Natural Design who have created the TN Barn Project with the intent of using repurposed barn wood for furniture or any custom project you have. You will also L-O-V-E SouthernFlourish magazine. It's a pinch me moment to share this with you.
Read MoreSoutheastern Salvage: A Little Bit of Junk but a Whole Lot of Finds
Ok, I have to admit, just like Sherri Porter, owner of PD’s in Franklin, I was raised as a salvage baby. My father, a third generation insurance guy, had a client, Ron Cowan who owned a huge salvage operation. Every time my Dad paid a visit to Ron, we were the recipients a hodge-podge of stuff including but not limited to: handbags, cooking equipment, bed linens, cartons of ...
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