The 2013 Cashiers Designer Showhouse "Serenity!" Part 1

It seems like every time the Touring Gals* and I head up

the highway to Cashiers there is something special in store for us! 

The 2013 Cashiers Designer Showhouse this year was exceptional!

Serenity Acres is set with a stunning backdrop of granite mountains, this

39 acres high elevation estate is only 3+ miles to the center of Cashiers, NC

and is one of the finest family compounds in the area! 

Features include two homes, a bunk house, six stall stables, rolling lawns, 

fenced pastures, hiking trails, fishing pond, dark forest and splendid

views all around.**

This beautiful rock and garden wall greeted us as we approached the front door.

You enter the house on the main level. 

As you come in you are greeted with 

a beautiful look down to the lower living area.

Here is the view looking back up to the ground level.

I apologize for some of these pictures. This is the first year they have let us take photos!

All I had with me was my iPhone. 

Off the entry is the Den/Retreat. 

I love the way they covered the beds mattress and box springs 

for use in the Den/Retreat.

This great sea grass carpet was used throughout the house.

This is the study sitting room. 

The beautiful deer is painted on glass!

The Gentleman's Guest Bedroom and Bath is

on this floor and is outfitted for the special male visitor.

Now we will head to the lower level.

This lower level living and dining room is and eclectic mix of

unusual pieces (yes that is a duck and otter on the table!)

There are many individual groupings in this large room. It

would work well for a large party or more intimate

use for just a few.

This little fellow wants to show you the way to the kitchen!

The kitchen was a good example of a well thought
out space with nice accents and natural light.

Great little powder room off the kitchen and
living area.

 On the kitchen side of the porch you have a ideal
viking outdoor kitchen from Hadco and a dining area.

You can go from the kitchen/dining side of the porch
around to this sitting area off the master bedroom.

This is the beautiful master bedroom. They added extra storage

built in to the rock wall. I love the drapery and bedding fabrics!

I really like the look of the rectangular sinks in
the master bath! 

Now lets leave the main house and head down
the path pasted the beautiful landscaped areas.

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Cashiers Designer Showhouse. 
So go sign up and I will be back with you tomorrow to continue our tour 
at the bunk house and guest house. You are in for a big surprise! 
They are not your ordinary place to stay!

*IB we missed you and hope you enjoy the pictures!

**Serenity Acres is represented by Mckee Properties $3, 375, 000

Interior Design goes Country - Part 2 - Ya'll Come Visit!

If you missed Part 1 of the Southern Living Showhouse

at Fontanel (formerly Barbara Mandrell's property)

you can view it Interior Design goes Country Part 1

This shows the Idea house and the Bunkies.

 Before leaving the main house, we may want 
to stop in the powder room. 
Iron, granite tile and a beautiful vessel sink 
make for a nice mix of textures.

We will exit the main house through the mud room and head down 
the porch steps to the guest house.

But we must pause a minute and take a look
inside Cesar's dog house! 

In the downstairs Guest House suite. Phoebe used a rich

mushroom brown and cream color palette.

I love everything neutral and calm in this area. 

The basket texture, trims and fabrics make this a 

perfect getaway spot.

The Fig is the new plant to replace the sad and

dated ficus!

All of the fabrics in the downstairs suite, 

outside and inside are Sunbrella! 

Those are tiles (not wallpaper) used as a wainscot in
the guest bath. They are also from 
Ann Sacks.

For the upstairs guest suite, Medium Ticking in 
Warm Gray by laurakiran.com.

The ceiling is oxblood red and a red trim, pillows and
accessories  are used with white bedding.

On either side of the main house are his and hers bunkies!
They mimic each other inside and out. 

Hers has a soft and airy feel used with shades of blue.
Not to sure about that head, but wonderful 
wallpaper!

I love this old chest! I think I have one in 
the attic. Now how to do this aged finish!
This picture doesn't do the finish justice!

I like how they have hung the mirror over the window.
That way they can still take advantage of the natural light.

Perfect little kitchenette.
*I wish I had one of these cute houses to 
use for a work/getaway space! 

Here is a peek at his bunkie. 

Darker furniture and pieces that have a heavier
look, offer a more masculine feel.

Outside you will find an unique rain chain.
Rain chains drain water to the ground from your gutter. 
They are like an artistic water spout!

And here it is on a rainy day! Leslie said the sound of the rain on
the tin roof was incredible!

It is getting dark now, so we must be leaving the house.
Lets go have a glass of wine and talk about all the
wonderful ideas we have seen today!

If you have more questions about the showhouse, 
you can go to this link for FAQ.

Y'all Come Visit

Open House Hours
June 29 – December 29, 2013
Open Wednesday – Sunday
9:00 am – 3:00 PM

Address
4133 Whites Creek Pike
Nashville, TN 37189

source: Leslie's photos and Southern Living.

Interior Design goes Country!

I'm a little bit country / And I'm a little bit rock 'n roll / I'm a little bit of

 Memphis and Nashville / With a little bit of Motown in my soul / 

I don't know if it's good or bad...

but it could easily apply to the mix of styles in this years 

Southern Living Showhouse located in the town 

of Madison Tennessee. 

My dear friend and excellent photographer, Leslie, went 

to see the showhouse, which is located on the 

former estate of country singer, Barbara Mandrella. 

Les has so graciously shared a 

number of her pictures and thoughts with us!

Madison (near Nashville) had

received 7 inches of rain on the day Leslie attended.

It is a good thing they had used this chevron design. It keeps the

door stable and helps keep it from warping! 

Wouldn't you love to plop down on this front porch swing?

 

Phoebe Howard is the Interior Designer for this years showhouse.

Spruce-planked walls and wood beams came from an old 1890 

Tennessee barn. The soft colors for the house were pulled 

from the outside palette of green and blue.

Opposite view

These barn doors are from a 1900 Tennessee barn.

Here is a close up of the cabinets, that are a sage green 

and the back splash and counters are marble.

Architectural designer, Terry Pylant, said they

 design this to look as if it might be enclosed for future interior use.

Here is a shot of the back porch showing it exiting off

the dining room.

Leslie said that the top of this table has a beautiful flow, 

movement and color. The wicker chairs are a perfect choice.

I love this deep green paint and how Phoebe balanced it 

with the light upholstery. 

When you arrange bookcases, put your accessories in first, 

no small knickknacks, and then fill in with the books.

Leslie said to be sure and noticed all of the bottles, boxes 

and containers they used throughout the house! 

The stripes on the wall are two different tiles from

Ann Sacks. 

Pretty laundry skirted laundry sink!

Soft and serene Master Bedroom. Be sure you don't track

in any of that Tennessee mud! 

I love the tub. But I hope the new owners are 

young enough to climb in and out!

Great pattern used on the floor in the 

master bath and closet. These floor tiles 

are also from Ann Sacks. Doors in both rooms

are refined lime wood. 

So much to see and take in! Come back tomorrow and I will share 

more porches, the guest suite and bunkies with you! 

To be continued......

source: Leslie's photos and Southern Living.