Updated French Country – LOVE this Style! Why I Love the French Country Style I’ve loved this style for years! In 2014 when I opened a wine store at Tanger Outlets here in Mebane, I decided to call it “Vin Marche’” and that set the theme for decorating our little wine shop. Yards and yards…
The First Step – The Porch When we first decided to renovate the Tobacco Stick cottage into my new office, I knew I would need a porch. I need a place near nature to take a break and refresh. We created the perfect place and I couldn’t be happier. Check out the transformation in the…
Salvage Sisters in Burlington NC – A Vintage Paradise Seeking French Country Inspiration January 6, 2024 – It’s a cold, rainy Saturday morning. What’s a girl to do? I need to get out and ramble a bit. The gorgeous antique cabinet I found at Living Free in December becomes my muse. My first thought is…
BORN NOVEMBER 14,1980 LEFT US JANUARY 05, 2004 An old soul who was kind, generous, loving, adventurous, smart, handsome, friendly. The best son, brother, friend. We miss you every day. Forever in our hearts. If you feel alone and you’re struggling, it’s okay to share your feelings. Call, text, or chat “988”. Help is available 24/7….
An Inspiring Song A few weeks ago, I was watching the CMA’s (Country Music Association) and my all-time favorite performer was on the show. His name is Alan Jackson. In recent years he has been going through a health battle and hasn’t been performing that much, but he came out to honor his friend, Jimmy…
Why Decorate with Cardinals at Christmas? The older I get the more I think about my loved ones who have crossed over and how much I miss them, especially at Christmas. I’ve always been told, when you see a cardinal, it means a loved one is near. This year I decided to include cardinals in…
My Dream for the Tobacco Stick Cottage What’s In a Name? Why is it called the “Tobacco Stick Cottage”? This building in its former life was a curing barn for tobacco. Almost 20 years ago we needed a place to house workers from Honduras who were working for Gene in his fencing business and helping…
Since I retired in May, I now have time to get out and go places. Usually, it’s me and my sister Meleady. We have various reasons for why we go to these places, but mostly we get inspired creatively. Also, we like to eat, too. Caswell Mercantile – Yanceyville, NC Meleady and I grew up…
Next to digging in the dirt to keep me sane I also need a project or two to work on. Through the years I have renovated my share of bedroom pieces, tables, chairs, sofas, kitchen cabinets. Something happens to me when I see a piece of furniture that needs a little help. My heart races,…
From August 2000 to May 2002, I attended school at Surry Community College in Dobson, North Carolina studying viticulture and oenology. The following paper I wrote for a class assignment describing the challenges one can face when repurposing land. The Desire to Preserve When we bought our farm a few years ago it had been…
