Colorful Thanksgiving

I always come up with something different for Thanksgiving, and this year is no exception.  Those of you who know me, know I always use what I have, but I found these linens at World…

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Romantic Homes Magazine Christmas feature!

About a year and a half ago, I got an email from the editor of Romantic Homes asking if I would write a story to go with some photos they had seen, and if I…

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Book giveaway winner

Thank you all so much for the comments you left about my cousin’s wife’s book, Cancer Mom. What a wonderful, caring group of readers you all are, and I know you are encouraging and inspiring…

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Southern Cottage Magazine feature

I was really shocked earlier this year when I got an email from a writer at Southern Cottage Magazine asking for photos of some of my Christmas tablescapes. Fast forward a few weeks, and they…

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Something to encourage you

I usually do not veer from decorating and design here at Far Above Rubies. But, I thought it was really important to share this book, and offer one to a reader. Susan Parris is not…

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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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