The early designer does not get the best view!

Every August I start looking forward to the

Cashiers Decorator Showhouse! 
After gathering all the important info, I rounded up 
the Touring Gals and we started making plans.

It seems the older we get the more complicated 
our lives get. This year we had a new grandson's visit,
pre-wedding planning and a beach trip to work our schedule around.
That left us with opening day as the best date for 
the four of us to go. Well we found out real
quick that you don't want to go the first day! 

Everybody from North, South, East and West 
were heading to Highlands and Cashiers that day!
Of course by the time we hit Highlands, 
we had to stop at the Old Edwards Inn for a libation! 

We should have known we were not off to a good start, 
when a bus got stuck in front of us on the way into the showhouse! 
The grounds at Burt Farm are beautiful and we got 
to enjoy them as we shuttled in and out by golf cart. 

We were quite surprised when we cleared the front door. 
The home seemed much bigger from the outside. 
It was packed everywhere with people. I could not
have got a clear shot if I had tried.
Thankfully the internet is a lifesaver at a time like this!
 I actually enjoyed looking for pictures, because I was 
able to see so many details that I had missed because 
of the crowds! It was also extremely hot that day, so 
the temperature inside the house was sweltering!

Lynn Monday Home

We entered into a small Foyer and were instructed to
go left to the Master Bedroom. 

CJ Brownhouse Interiors - Judy Henson
This room was lovely with beautiful bedding and antique pieces. 

I love the lucite bench she used at the end of the bed. 

The Designers Market - Susan SanSouci

Such an incredible use of space in the Master Bath.
Just love it!

The art work,this designer used over the tub in the Master Bath, 
was one of my favorite things in the house! 

Lynn Monday Home

Lynn Monday really picked up the mountain feel in the Study.
It is an elegant room without looking to much like a cabin.

Patricia McLean Interiors
Atlanta, Ga.

Atlanta's own Patricia McLean had the Living Room to design 
and what a fabulous style she presented.

Mark Williams Design Associates
Niki Papadopoulos and Mark Williams, Atlanta, Ga.

This is the Family Entrance. Doesn't it make you feel welcome?

Lisa Williams Interiors

Liz Williams made the Dining Room so inviting by bringing
all of the natural colors of the outside in! The background of
the draperies were the perfect green for the Cashiers area.

Joan Anderson Interiors

Joan Anderson used the same wonderful green, brown and 
soft yellow to bring the outside colors in the Kitchen
and Breakfast Room. Great view to start your day!

McLaurin Interiors
Maria McLaurin

When you are ready to enjoy cooking on the grill, 
this Outdoor Dining space is a great place
 to enjoy friends and conversation! 

You have a beautiful view of the grounds from the Outdoor area. 

Back of the property

This is Part 1 of Showhouse Tour. Be sure and check back for the upstairs
and other cottages on the grounds. 

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Fabric Find on Dimples and Tangles!

Time spent in Blogland is many things, but one of the big

ones is a "Time Stealer!"

I love my design blogs and I am sure I spend more time than

I should, reading them. I will find myself pouring over one of 

my regulars and the next thing I know, there will be 

a link to a new one. Something always makes me follow

those links and there goes the time! 

This is how I came across Jennifer. Her blog is 

Dimples & Tangles. I was scrolling down and

there it was! Something I was familiar with from

my childhood, my Mother's drapery fabric! 

Jennifer had pillows on her sofa out of 

that oh so familiar oriental print! 

From the time I was born, until I was sixteen years old. We had

draw panels made out of this fabric. The fabric covered 

a huge picture window in our living room. My Mother loved

this fabric so much. When she and her interior designer 

replaced the draperies, she had pillows made to use on 

her outdoor furniture. This was long before the time 

of indoor/outdoor fabric. But if company was coming, 

out came the pillows! 

After my parents passed away, I found the panels hanging in the

guest bedroom closet. I took them to my drapery fabricator to

make valances for my guest bedroom at our house. He did a fabulous job

creating what I had in mind. We also did pillows for the 

bed too. 

Jennifer and I emailed about her pillows and she told

me that she had found out it was a vintage Chippendale,

bark cloth fabric by Markwood Fabrics. 

It is  available on Etsy through retro fit pattern

 for $95.00 a yard. 

Here is the link to Jennifer's blog post, where I first saw the fabric.

Stay and look around awhile, she has plenty to share! 

Now if I can just locate the Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat*

fabric that was used in my nursery. It was inspired

by "The Duel" by Eugene Field. here  That is the

Gingham Dog you see over my shoulder.

source: Dimples and Tangles, Debbie Jacobs Designs

Christ Church Tour of Homes means it is Spring Fever Time! Part 2

It is time to continue with the second part of our

Christ Church Tour.

We will get on a new bus at Gascoigne Bluff on Saint Simons. 

This bus will take us out to one of the newer areas on

the island.

This area is Frederica Townhship. It is on the north end of 

Saint Simons. One visit here and it is evident why 

the private gated community is the pinnacle of 

Southern Coastal real estate. To read more click here

Tour Stop #5 on the map has a wonderful front porch 

to sit and relax. This welcoming home is on the 

lake at Frederica. 

This is the center of the circular driveway

in front of the house.

Love the panels and doors in this room.

Off the entrance to the house.

From the living area to the mudroom

I love this bathroom idea! The floor area is sunk and the tub 

is placed in large decorative stones. It makes an in and out 

less challenging! 

Tour Stop # 6 is another beautiful home in Frederica. 

It is located on a lagoon in the back. 

This home was designed for entertaining. 

Attention to detail is everywhere! 

Especially in the wine lounge which features 

two wine towers. Don't miss the curved brick ceiling! 

Loved this back splash!

This back porch with the glass fireplace is where I 

would like to curl up and read! 

Our last stop is in a lovely area near the pier called 

Village Oaks. I looked for a picture of the outside of 

this house, but no luck. 

This is the great room with white ship lap walls,

which continue through out the house.

The easy maintenance of the flooring, countertops and fabrics

make this the perfect house for a busy family.

The dining area offers plenty of seating for the family or entertaining.

The downstairs powder room has touches of the ocean.

Especially of interest is the mirror over the vanity!

Outside this home you will find one of 

the islands famous tree spirits.

go here to find out more about these island treasures

This wraps up our 63rd Christ Church Tour of Homes.

Thank you for joining me on this years tour.

I am already looking forward to next years tour! 

Come join us! 

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Christ Church Tour of Homes means it is Spring Fever Time!

“It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. 

And when you've got it, you want—

oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, 

but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!” 

~Mark Twain~

I love the Spring and nothing makes me feel that nudge 

of Spring Fever more than the Christ Church Tour of Homes! 

The gals and I packed up our

cars and head south to Saint Simons Island, Ga.

This year's tour was an absolute gem on the 

Tour of Homes circuit! 

The Christ Church Tour of Homes takes place every March.

 on St. Simons and Sea Island and is hosted 

by the Episcopal Church Women. This years

tour marked the 63rd year for the tour.

The tour takes up to 400 volunteers to make it happen! 

 This tour is one that does not

allow photographs. So I had to do a lot of 

digging to come up with some of these.

So hop on the bus to take us

over to Sea Island and let's get started.

STOP 3 was on a quiet cul de sac  

and was originally built by Frank McCall in 1985. 

It was recently redesigned by the team of

John Shackelford, Terry Hagin, Pat Stafford, 

Candace Brewer and Mark Owens. 

The owners main purpose for the redesign was to showcase

their extensive collection of art. This team was still able to 

maintain the homes original character. 

The above piece was commissioned by the owner using

pieces of her jewelry, buttons and keepsakes. 

This work is by Miami artist, Nina Surel.

The home is owned by Larry D and Brenda A Thompson who 

in 2012 donated 100 works, to the Georgia Museum of Art,

 from their exceptional collection

of works by African-American artists.

They still maintained a large art collection in their home.

For such a diverse collection, the way the art had been

displayed let your eye flow from piece to piece. There 

was a feeling of unity in the collection, but each piece still

had a place of honor.

STOP 4 on Sea Island is in the gated community of

Ocean Forest. This home sits on a bluff overlooking a lake. 

You will find many surprises in this home!

As you enter the foyer of the Ocean Forest home, you

are greeted by a large "turtle" table, one of several 

turtles in their collection. 

This home was designed by Mary Bryan Peyer. Working 

with architects and local contractors, she has created a beautiful 

and relaxing home.

The Master Bedroom 

 Master Bath

 Daughter's Bedroom

 Guest Bedroom

The owner is a big "Buckhorn" fan! 

 We will leave the house and head over to the Guest Cottage.

How much fun would we have staying in this home

away from home. There are trophies from big game 

and fishing expeditions. 

An eight person poker table

and pool table.

.

Cottage Bedroom 

And last, but certainly not least, is the owners

car collection! 

We have three more homes to see, so we can hop back

on the bus or make a new plan to take the trolley!

We will continue Part 2 of the Tour of Homes 

on Saint Simons Island with Stop 2 in the Village and 

Stop 5 and 6 at Frederica Township. 

Please come back and join us!

  

*Buses are at Gascoigne Bluff. If you are familiar with

Saint Simons and Sea Island this map will help you locate

the Tour Stops.

Stop 1 is St. Ignatius Church, Stop 7 is Musgrove Plantation, 

Stop 8 is the Cemetery and Parish House and 

Stop 9 is Christ Church. These 

three stops are on the tour every year. 

EMAIL READERS: Click on the title of the post in Coral (at the top) to view this post online. You can see recent posts, other blogs I like, my archives and the links I post on the right sidebar. Some things do not translate as well in email. If you see there is a problem just click over. It is a more enjoyable reading experience. Thank you so much for following my blog. There is also a sign up link available to receive this blog by email and another one to sign up for my newsletter Southern~Design~Style.. source: Debbie Jacobs Design, Elegant Island Magazine, Mary Peyer Designs website