From the category archives:

The Designers Notebook

Busy as a Bee

July 27, 2010

I don’t know where the term “busy as a bee” originates, but it aptly describes the past month of my life.
Between Dream House activities, going to Atlanta, getting our remodel finished up, having my mom, sister and her four kids come for a visit and working vacation bible school at church, it’s been one b-u-s-y [...]

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Magical Pawley’s Island, SC

May 6, 2010

“And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth.” Genesis 9:16

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Kohler Village – Who Knew?

April 12, 2010

In my last post I talked about the wonderful Kohler Purist Bubblemassage tub with chromatherapy that I had experienced at Spa Walden.
When I left the spa, I didn’t know what kind of tub it was other than it was a Kohler brand. Google helped me discover the actual tub and in my research I found [...]

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My Own Private Shangri-La

April 10, 2010

Last month for my birthday Mr. DH took me on an overnight trip just 40 minutes down the road to the Inn at Walden. We had an amazing evening in our huge suite which had a fireplace and two powder rooms! The next morning I was pampered at their spa and it was incredible. I have been to spas [...]

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Scenes: First Snow Fall

December 21, 2009

Over the weekend we had our first snow fall. It’s only a few inches and because it is our first of the season, it’s magical. Enjoy!

Astilbe

Hydrangea mop top heavy with snow.

Snowy rosemary.

Snow draped pine branches.

Rings of snow on our pond.

Snowy swing.

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Stocking Stuffer Give Away!

December 15, 2009

Welcome friends from The Inspired Room! Looking for a last-minute Christmas gift? I’m giving away a wonderful bundle – perfect for a stocking that needs stuffed!
When I was in Savannah, I came across some fabulous little shops owned by real people – NOT chains! One of them was NOURISH. They carry fabulous bath products and [...]

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From America’s Most Romantic City

November 19, 2009

Charleston is one of my favorite places to visit. There are so many stories buried in the city’s history and I am always intrigued by its textures, scents and scenes. The cobblestone streets from 200 hundred years ago transport you back in time.
As we walked every block of the downtown area, I was amazed at the sheer number of art galleries. They [...]

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GIVEAWAY: Savannah Bee Company

November 12, 2009

So for my next Lowcountry giveaway, we have liquid gold from Savannah Bee Company! A three ounce jar of their “Gold Standard” Tupelo Honey and an adorable bee skep honey jar.
To Enter: just post a comment here on my blog – it’s that easy! If you’d like to subscribe to TDH – you’ll automatically be notifed about [...]