simple living for simpler times - Create, Renovate, Decorate
I have painted many brick homes. I usually find a reason to do this as there are very few brick homes that look good with natural brick. Let me explain myself. I usually renovate older homes and the brick that was used back then wasn't as pretty as the brick used today. I also like the fresh clean look of painted brick. The home I am featuring in … Read More...
Color sets the tone and influences the mood. Some decorating styles are associated with specific color palettes while others welcome the full spectrum. Color preference is a very personal thing...Use color to express yourself. Color changes with the light. When you choose specific paint hues and textiles or wallpaper, look at samples … Read More...
Southern Smarts loves a good drink and a good story. We don't know if there is a better combination of the two than a Midnight Moon cocktail, and the tale of its owner Junior Johnson. Johnson is the father of NASCAR, and was recently inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, North Carolina. Midnight Moon is a Johnson family recipe of … 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...]
Lately, it seems there is a movement towards downsizing our living spaces. I have experienced that myself, moving from a 3200 sq foot home, into a 1000 sq foot condominium. One thing I found, was I had little storage, BIG pieces of furniture, and a very small footprint in my dining area. I … [Read More...]
