Breathing Room

How would you like to have breathing room like this?

This is the Charleston garden of the late Emily Whaley. Isn't it perfect?

If you haven't had the pleasure of reading Mrs. Whaley's two books, go get them now. She reminds me so much of my grandmother.

Also, thank you all for your well wishes. I am feeling much, much better. A late summer flu is just no fun. Fortunately, I was able to get away to the country for the holiday--and the breathing room was just what I needed.

Where do you go to breathe? Do you have a favorite garden that inspires? I'd love to hear about it.

Watch out for it!

This is how I've felt for the past 12 hours.

I'm better now and can actually type on the computer.

The FLU!

It hit me like a ton of bricks. You don't want it.

I don't know if it's the dreaded H1N1 or not, I just know you don't want the flu.

Like Mama always said, "Wash your hands, Doll".

Only in The South

I saw this over the weekend.

I've lived in The South all of my life and never touched a piece of bologna.

Tell me, who eats this stuff?

Only in The South

Swoon

Isn't this one of the most amazing headboards you have ever seen?

Atlanta Advice

O.K., friends, if you only had 24 hours in Atlanta, where would you go shopping?

Now I know Mrs. Howard is on the list, it's a must do, but where else would you go?

Budget friendly would be great too. Any favorite consignment shops?

Quick, quick. Let me know your thoughts!

Rest & Rejuvenation

thank you Cindy Rinfret

Have you ever noticed your bed seems to feel it's best in the morning,

when you have to get up?

That was certainly the case with me this morning.

I have had contractors in the house for two weeks now. I am so tired of it, but

I keep reminding myself that the more they are here, the more progress is made.

We have had electricians, plumbers, and landscapers this week. Sounds like a new house, doesn't it? It's not. It's old, just needing a little sprucing up.

The antiqued marble in the kitchen is wonderful. I adore the way it looks and feels. Unlike honed, "antiqued" has a bit of texture. I think I have finally found a countertop with warmth--even though it's rather light in shade. Once I can clear the tops of all the boxes and clutter, I'll have to show you a picture.

Until I can show you a picture of my kitchen, let me leave you with one amazing designer, Tammy Connor. She's definitely got calm, cool style.

Do you have big design plans for the weekend? Are you going to do any sprucing?

Have a restful and rejuvenating weekend everyone!

Marble and Mad Men-a good combo

We are getting closer!

Just a sneak peak.

Wear and tear update too: I left coffee and catsup on the stone for a week. Not a problem.

I'm so impressed. Now, I wonder what red wine and blueberries would do?

More later...

Oh, and what did you think of Mad Men last night? Dick Whitman, when will you learn?!

Isn't Joan the best.