Posts by Katherine
Remodeling and Decor Inspirations
We’ve officially been in our new house two months! Here are some design inspirations for our remodeling plans: As I finish this post, some important design themes are popping out at me: First, my desire for a black, white, and gold color scheme in the bathrooms and kitchen as I think this is such a…
Read MoreNew Adventures in Tennessee
In March S. and I embarked on a tremendous change. We left good ole Caroline for the Tennessee foothills. That’s right I no longer live under a Carolina sky. We’ve traded our blue for orange, and we are learning the lyrics to “Rocky Top.” But the view of the Appalachian valley from our new house…
Read MoreTouring Brookgreen Gardens
All these gorgeous spring blooms have me fantasizing about our tour through Brookgreen Gardens this past summer. Brookgreen is just south of Myrtle Beach down in Murrells Inlet. With thousands of acres of gardens to explore, Brookgreen offers a mezmerizing blend of horticulture and art. In the early 1930’s Archer and Anna Hyatt…
Read MoreTips for Your Kitchen Renovation
What do most of us want from our kitchens today? Cooking Space | Storage | A Place to Entertain | Style Kitchens today are very much the heart of our homes, especially for those who love cooking. But we expect so much more from this space than just food prep. We expect to gather there,…
Read MoreKitchen Makeover
As you may remember, S. and I started renovating the kitchen at the end of 2014. I am finally ready to share pics of how it all turned out. We could not be happier with how everything came together. For anyone looking into a possible kitchen remodel, I cannot recommend it more. So many of…
Read MoreTouches of Fall
On the street… a At the front door… In the living room… Hope you are enjoying fall decorating as much as I am!
Read MoreSetting the Table for Fall
Hip Hip Hooray! October is here with changing leaves, crisp, cool air, and pumpkins! In honor of my favorite season, I have re-styled my dining room table and blackboard for a more festive feel. Tips and Tricks to Help with Your Fall Tablescaping: Embrace fall colors! Use yellow, green, red, and orange to echo…
Read MoreOde to the gloriously outrageous place names of the South
The highways and byways of the Southern states are filled with road signs announcing towns and cities with often unusual, sometimes baffling, and on occasion gloriously outrageous names. On family road trips and vacations headed to the beach or to see some relative twice removed, my mother and I have made it a game to…
Read MoreRecipe: Roasted Beet Salad
I know…BEETS. They are a much under-valued vegetable, and one packed with healthy nutrients. I’ve come to love them in the last couple of years and cannot pass up a good beet salad when it is on the menu! Their sweet, earthy flavor pairs great with cheeses and tangy dressings. Try this! I promise it…
Read MoreWedding Details
Katherine Emma To Seth Wright Medlin Firday, the Twenty-First of June Two Thousand Thirteen Setting: Central United Methodist & The Hotel Concord Concord, North Carolina Season: Spring Style: Southern Classic How We Met S. and I are both from a small, rural community in the mountains of North Carolina — population of roughly 40,000. But…
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