simple living for simpler times - Create, Renovate, Decorate
This house needed to be what I call "un-remodeled". Years ago someone thought it would be a great idea to enclose the front porch...NOT! I think that a porch is a porch... and that thinking goes double if you live in the south! Just look at the curb appeal of this open front porch, and then look at the picture of when it was … Read More...
This small kitchen was turned into a dream kitchen without adding any square footage. So when working with limited space, does size really matter? No. What matters is how you design the space you have for your needs and what pizzazz you can create. Remember pizzazz fits in any space! The most precious commodity in a small kitchen is the … Read More...
I think a hat on your head can take life into many different directions. It can change your course. Think of being presented with a college football helmet, a major league baseball cap, a beauty queen tiara, a British fascinator, or even a crown. Even a sun hat may mean a day at the beach, or fun in the sun, and that is a good thing. Our friends … Read More...
"I say getting old is a very cruel joke on people that are just trying to gain wisdom without the external side effects!" Stephen Spurling … [Read More...]
This is how Southern Smarts really trims a tree! Literally! The idea behind thinning out your Christmas tree is to give some depth and dimension to your lights and decorations. A big full Frazier fir is beautiful, but can be difficult to decorate with out giving it a flat look. If you go down your … [Read More...]