Posts by Katherine
My Patriotic Tablescape
Decorating for the 4th of July calls for a patriotic tablescape that indulges in RED, WHITE, and BLUE!!! To ground my table setting I laid a classic white table linen down and then layered a blue and white runner across. Since the color scheme is so classic, I decided to mix it up with some…
Read MoreSummer Reading Review: Charleston
This book hurt my heart but in this poignant rush that was utterly captivating. **This post contains affiliate links, but only because I highly recommend this book! Charleston by Margaret Bradham Thornton tells the story of Eliza Poinsett who journeys home to a city so filled with tentacles of memory and connection she can’t shake…
Read MoreMy Summer Reading List
I don’t know about you, but I’ve got a mile long list of books that I want to read, and I am constantly adding to it. So in order to shorten that list just a bit, I’ve decided to focus on 10 books that I will read by the end of the summer. Some of…
Read MoreWedding Memories: The Reception
Three Years to the Day! Happy Anniversary S.! For our wedding reception, S. and I just wanted to throw a big party where everyone could “eat, drink, and be merry!” as they say. In the end, I think we pulled it off. There was dancing, laughter, reminiscing, precious moments, and frivolity all around. Our guests…
Read MoreRemodeling 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!
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