A fall tablescape

While I was changing out flower arrangements and fall leaves at Balsam Mountain Preserve, I decided to set a table for two out on the porch at the Boarding House. Everything has been just gorgeous…

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More fall at Balsam Mountain Preserve

I had the opportunity to go up Saturday to Balsam Mountain Preserve and shoot some photos at the main security gate. This is obviously not your everyday security gate:-) I grabbed some things from home…

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More Fall decorating at Balsam Mountain Preserve

First, I have to extend my heartfelt thanks to those of you who left such encouraging and inspiring comments on my last post about the ups and downs of blogging. As always, you all inspire…

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Seven years

Seven years ago today I hit the “publish” button on Far Above Rubies with this post. Things have certainly changed in seven years.  I started blogging after being part of the community on HGTV’s “Rate…

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Rustic Mountain Fall at Balsam Mountain Preserve

I had the amazing opportunity to not only design the mantels I shared last week, but also to create some outdoor fall displays at Balsam Mountain Preserve. In keeping with the rustic aspect of the…

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Fun with a design project

 I had a fun and different opportunity today to style not one but three mantels at an exclusive gated community on a nature preserve here.  With all the grays and browns, I really wanted to…

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Eclectically Fall Home Tour

I am so happy to have you all here for my fall tour! I was really excited when Kelly asked me to be part of her Eclectically Fall Tour this year, so please go by…

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DIY tiered tray

I’m a big fan of the tiered tray, so when I could not find exactly what I wanted, I made my own. I started with a wood charger, to which I hot glued a resin…

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