Memorial Day weekend

Please take a moment this weekend to remember and honor the men and women who gave all for freedom — here and for others around the world.  Remember. Remember. Anita

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Progress in the bedroom…

We are slowly but surely making progress not only in the master bedroom, but throughout the whole house and grounds as we prepare for the photo shoot Monday. At least I tell myself I’m making…

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Progress and old hinges

Things are finally progressing around here…from this six years ago: …to this last spring:  And now to this: Yes, I still call it progress. Other people call it crazy. But the most exciting thing is…

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Getting the garden ready

My mother–singer/songwriter, clothing designer and master chef, is really the farmer in the family.  Having come from a farming family, she has always loved growing things and learned from her parents, and her brother, who…

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It’s the little things…

I have always thought the little details are what make things special. When trying to achieve true vintage style, the details are really important. When I found the stack of perfectly preserved solid wood doors…

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My top 10 common sense “green living” tips

I love the beautiful area where we live in western North Carolina. While I am definitely the antithesis of a “tree hugger,” for a lot of reasons, I love God’s creation and am passionate about…

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Update on Luis…

Thanks to all of you who have left comments about my husband’s injury. We are both thankful for your thoughts and prayers. We were honestly expecting the healing process to move a little faster than…

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Mason jar jewelry

The calendar says “spring” even if it was 20 degrees last night here in the North Carolina mountains.  As soon as trees and shrubbery start flowering and blooming, I love bringing cuttings into the house.…

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