Friends, it has been an exciting few weeks here at our little castle! I have so many stories to share with you! Through the wonderful world of blogging, I’ve been in contact with the family who lived in our castle from the early 1960s through the late 1980s! The woman, Jan, who grew up in this house … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2017
That Time I Chose The Wrong Paint Color
Green paint and I have a complicated history together. I always like to paint at least one room in my home green because it’s so soothing and looks beautiful with blue, which is my absolute favorite color. Over the years I’ve tried various shades of green paint including deep hunter green, earthy … [Read more...]
34 Facts for my 34th Birthday
I’m celebrating my 34th birthday this week, and it’s kind of a tradition in blogging land to share things about yourself on your special day. So without further ado, 34 things about me! I’m a creative soul. Over the years I’ve worked with many different forms of art as well as writing, … [Read more...]
Inspiring Architecture and Design at the Biltmore Estate
Last spring our family took a trip down south to visit friends and family and while there we toured one of our favorite places in the world, the Biltmore Estate! To read more about the tour of the exterior of the Biltmore and the gardens, read this post here. Today I want to share more pictures of … [Read more...]
A Visit To The Biltmore Estate
When we lived down south one of our absolute favorite places to visit was the Biltmore Estate. It is literally a castle! Friends, if you are ever in Asheville, NC you must go see this spectacular place! The house was modeled after French Renaissance chateaus and is truly a work of art. It took six … [Read more...]
A “Before” Tour of Our Castle
Recently I was looking through old photos of our home from when we first moved in to find a “before” picture of our sunroom. As I was scrolling through the pictures of our empty house I began to feel an old familiar twinge of panic. I had to take a moment and remind myself that we've come a long way … [Read more...]