As I was recently preparing to host a luncheon, I was reminded of the wonderful days when Danny and I bought our historic Huntsville home and began the renovations that have given it new life and made it our own. It is an honor to have our home featured in the March/April issue of Southern […]

  One of my great joys in interior design is creating spaces where memories can be made. Consider how you, your family, and friends share holidays in your own home. What are your traditions? While my home is my sanctuary, it is also the place I most enjoy hosting meals and celebrations, and what better […]

From Beverly’s Table to Yours Four Tips for Setting a Festive Thanksgiving Table Anyone who has hosted a Thanksgiving meal knows the amount of preparation involved, and while we may have fewer gathered around us this year, the Thanksgiving table is still the heart of the celebration. Beverly has some helpful tips that will make […]

Home Bound Series- Living Room Tour What a beautiful morning it is. The air is crisp, the bright southern light beams through the large windows as I sit cozy by a warm fire. It probably will be the last fire we build in our home this spring, so I’m enjoying it more. This room, my […]

Home Bound Series – My Dining Room Celebratory. That’s the word that comes to mind when I think of a dining room. It is a room that offers a feeling of invitation, to come and enjoy the feast and merriment that is taking place within. I have always felt that a dining room is an […]

Home Bound Series- Master Bedroom There is something calming about a master bedroom… A master bedroom usually sits by itself away from all the hustle and bustle from the rest of the house. For me, I find it is a place to go when I want to be all alone. It is a space that’s […]

Home Bound Series-Foyer Tour W E L C O M E  I N There is nothing like being invited into someone’s home and feeling something special when you walk through the front door. The Foyer sets the stage of a home. It is your first impression. I believe the foyer is an important space, it […]

Entertaining at the lake is a favorite past time in the south which is why Life on the Water included Lakeside Entertaining Tips from Beverly Farrington in their summer 2014 issue. Beverly says that there are four essential elements for a successful lake gathering: a Southern cocktail, good food, lively music, and an inviting table […]

In the hot month of July in the South many residents head to the lake to celebrate the Fourth of July. Not only do the breezes off the water help them cool off, but the casual and relaxed atmosphere gives them the perfect place to celebrate the birth of our Country. We were excited to […]