Featured Artist: Leslie Pratt-Thomas (Upcoming show at the Dare Gallery in...
Leslie Pratt-Thomas. Many of you know her work. Leslie is a talented artist located in the Charleston, SC area. Art is a big part of people’s lives – it makes the world a better place. In addition to...
View ArticleSadie Springs Retreat (SL1957) House Plan by CB Ingram for Southern Living!
I love when new homes look like older homes in well established neighborhoods, especially when there are also mature trees. How nice to have all the modern conveniences, yet have the illusion of an...
View ArticleAtmore Residence House Plan by Lake and Land Studio!
What a fabulous screened porch! Can you imagine if this home was situated on the water (or other wonderful view)? I think I could spend most of my time on these porches. If you aren’t familiar with...
View ArticleThe Benning Street House Plan (SL1909) by Our Town Plans for Southern Living!
I love the look dormers give a house. I’ve never owned a home with dormers, but I like to think about how I would decorate these spaces. This plan has a fabulous front porch, I can see myself spending...
View ArticleCreating your best space..
This is our favorite room in the house. It always has been. I’ve written about it before – the perfect place to feel like you’re outdoors, yet cozily indoors. It’s where I love to spend time reading,...
View ArticleBroad River Cottage House Plan by Allison Ramsey Architects!
It’s after the first of the year, the holidays have passed and it’s time to get down to business. By business, I mean finding you some fabulous house plans! There are many so-so plans out in the...
View ArticleTidewater Cottage SL1420 by Moser Design Group for Southern Living!
What a spectacular plan. Not too big, not too small, just right. Porches ALWAYS draw my attention, especially a screened porch! I think the dormers add such charm. This is another wonderful plan for...
View ArticleView from Crosby’s Seafood Dock!
Heaven, right? Absolutely! We do not take for granted the ability to get the freshest seafood on the planet.. Crosby’s is a short distance from the house – it’s where we go to buy fresh seafood....
View Article39 Dover Trail House Plan by Our Town Plans!
Charm, right? The first thing I thought of when I saw the scallop shingles in the gable area of this home. It reminds me of my parents Victorian home with the gingerbread trim. It’s an oldie, with...
View ArticleThe Cottage House Original House Plan by Prim Haus!
What a striking house plan! I love the simple, clean lines cottage plan. This is a sprawling plan with cathedral ceilings and well place skylights – Let the sun shine in! I’m happy to introduce Prim...
View ArticleS o c i a l l y D i s t a n c e d .
S m a r t b i r d s . . . We were at Crosby Fish & Shrimp a few weeks ago (Charleston/Folly), I walked out on the dock to take a few photos and I noticed these birds each on a piling. I thought to...
View ArticleAwendaw Creek Home Plan by Flatfish Island Designs!
A beautiful elevated house plan with a very spacious plan. Perfect for anyone near the water. A nice front porch and a fabulous screened porch on the back that wraps around a bit of the house offering...
View ArticleAfternoon walk…
Oh, the sights we see when out walking! Of course, if I forget my phone there will be a phenomenal sunrise/sunset or a setting so perfect for a great photo and BAM… phone is at home. I rarely forget...
View ArticleDesign Inspiration: DeVOL Kitchens
You know when you run across a good design element (paint color, fabric, wallpaper, etc.) that you can’t get out of your mind? Use it for your next design inspiration! When we moved into our home over...
View ArticleHouse Plan 19280 by Design Studio Plans!
Charm! Doesn’t this house plan have a TON of charm? I love the roof lines. There is a nice front porch with wonderful windows to bring the light in. The garage is tucked in back of the house, so you...
View ArticleSelecting a paint color…
Selecting a paint color for a specific room takes some work. These are the same paint samples, in three different rooms, about 1 minute apart. The sun and shade image shows the brightest you will...
View ArticleHoneymoon Cottage by Mitch Ginn & Assoc.!
Tudor style homes. Classy and elegant, I love the high pitches, the stone around the door and the porte cochere. Having a place to pull up to unload groceries in the rain is a big plus (and it’s nice...
View ArticleSpring is springing up in Charleston!
Well, it seems as if spring is about to spring in Charleston, SC! One of our azaleas is blooming, camellias are always in bloom this time of year, and the garden stores are full of stunning and...
View ArticleLines and Color…
I love the simplicity of this photo. The straight lines intrigue me. I was sitting in the sunroom when I took this photo looking through the house. The lines of the nearby window, the French doors and...
View Article18409L2 Guest Suite by Allison Ramsey Architects!
Isn’t this the sweetest guest suite? It would also make the perfect WFH office area, studio, etc. The options are endless. It’s a small but convenient space that would be a dream in your backyard. Of...
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