Gosh, nothing says summer in the south like a sea of hydrangeas. We are at year three and they have quote literally exploded. This must be the sweet spot! I am often asked about them – they are limelight and have thrived in full sun. We don’t have irrigation back here and the only water… Read More
The last part of my July mini tour is the pool area! We love it so, so much and rarely a day goes by when we are in town that there isn’t a crew back here enjoying it. Sit back, relax and stay awhile…. Large Flag | Small Flag Bunting | Large Flag Bunting | Striped Towels | Command HooksTable Cloth | String Lights | Battery Taper… Read More
We kicked off spring once again with a backyard soiree last month! We spent a few weekends cleaning up the porch, cabana and yard prior to Easter so we were ready to open it all up to friends, neighbors and family. We set the food up on the porch, using the buffet table for plates,… Read More
Last week I gathered with a few friends to start thinking about how we want to celebrate our boys over the coming school year. I’m the only one in the crew that’s new at this, and I have always treasured having friends that have “been there, done that”. Over wine and apps, and under the… Read More
The only sad part about digging up the back yard to put in the pool a couple of years ago was losing my two beloved Annabelle hydrangeas. I grew those beauties from baby plants and was so proud of them. When it came time to landscape around the pool, our designer presented a gorgeous Italian… Read More
I tell you what, after not being able to use the pool last summer due to my MRSA infection, I have absolutely LOVED it this summer! I wanted to pop in and share my favorite addition from summer 2022… …UMBRELLA TABLES!! The table was entirely Mother’s idea and they have completely changed my pool lounging… Read More
We hosted our very first pool party ever today and it was SO much fun!! We’ve had lots of friends, family and kids over to swim but with my MRSA infection knocking me out of swimming and sunning the entire summer of 2021, we just now were able to have a big group of families… Read More