Stop in for a "Spell!" Interior Design treats!

I am way behind with my blogging! September and October have been 

very hectic months. 
I have had a lot going on personally. We got a new 

grand puppy. Courtenay calls him "Devil Dog" when gets into 
one of those crazy puppy moods.

I had an anniversary and a birthday with several celebrations with friends. 

While having lunch with two very dear friends, Vickie and Elaine.

Vickie mentioned how much she enjoyed the blog I did on 

my little vases and containers.

you can see it here

This got me thinking about how my mother, daughter and I have 

always shared the joy of collecting special things. We had 

our Book Club at my daughter, Courtenay's house last night. I noticed 

as soon as I walked in, that she had out all of her 

Halloween Heirlooms! 

 I thought I would make this a blog post on what our family 

does

This smiling  fellow greets you at Courtenay's, door.

As you enter her casual entry (mudroom) you will find the first

touches of Autumn.

This scarecrow glitters and glows. He just doesn't show up as dazzling as 

he really appears.

Her breakfast room table is ready to start a crisp, sunny day!

Just like at Easter , we have to have a special 

Halloween Tree!

Here is a picture of my Halloween Tree. Do you see the green faced witch

my friend Bonnie gave me? When Jake was very little, he loved that witch on the tree. He had the adults laughing as He could not pronounce 

a W so his witch started with the letter B!

Courtenay has a beautiful collection of 

Neiman Marcus Christmas Snow Globes. 

One year I gave her this one for a Halloween surprise.

I think all females can identify with this tea towel! 

This is perfect for serving up a ghostly brew.

I got my exercise today chasing their puppy, so I could

get the tea light candle out of his mouth.The puppy is named "Golden."

Jake isn't much for silly names. His gold fish was named "Fish."

Come over to my house and I might serve you

 some yummy treats on my Fall pumpkin plate.

I can't decide if my wreath is crooked or maybe 

it is just the photographer!

This little scarecrow may be doing a good job with the birds.

But he is not helping a bit with the deer who keep getting in

the lower planter!

This is Boney. He is my newest addition to our

Halloween decor! 

When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam,
May luck be yours on Halloween.
_ Author Unknown

May you each have a very Happy Halloween. 

Thank you for joining me on this little personal tour.

Come back and visit with me again soon.

A lot has been going on at the 

Atlanta Decorative Arts Center. 

I will be sharing  my day with the president of

Scalamandre Fabrics and Mario Buatta.

The Prince of Chintz is not what I expected! 

More Southern, Design and Style coming your way!

source: personal photos of Debbie Jacobs Designs

The 2013 Cashiers Designer Showhouse "Serenity!" Part 2

Do you have times when things seem a bit overwhelming?

It just seems since we went to the Cashiers Showhouse and I got Part 1 

out, that I have been going in circles! I know it doesn't have anything

to do with family birthdays, a visit to St. Simons, 
committee meetings, paperwork (lots of that) 
trips to ADAC and area stores to find that

special something, and client appointments. 

The days just keep flying past me.

But finally, I am slowing down and grabbing some time to share

the rest of this fabulous showhouse with you!  

Here is the link to the part 1 in case you missed it.

Click 

We left off on the path leaving from the deck of the main house.

As we wind down the path, we come across what was 

originally a bunk house for the owners grandchildren. 

The inside now has an entirely new look from the designers.

We will go in the door on the left that opens up

into the living area. 

This was such a great place and even though the square footage

was small it felt big!

Lovely downstairs bedroom, designed by Kathryn Greeley. She always 
does beautiful rooms with exceptional details.

  

Upstairs you will find an artist loft with room to work 

and sleep.

This room was created by one of my absolute favorite designers, 

Charles Faudree. You can click Here to read about a past 

encounter with Charles and his friend Leslie, who we were so fortunate 

to meet at a past showhouse. In this showhouse he turned this

space into a combination  library - dining room.

On the back porch we found a fabulous little sleeping porch!

We next followed the path again. This time it  took us down to 

Guest House. I loved this special place! I could have moved 

right in! 

Too the left was a dining area and to the right was the

perfect place to visit with friends or curl up and read.

You enter into a large open room that houses

the living and the kitchen/dining area. 

This area was done by Francie Hargrove. 

Francie is one talented designer and a 

graduate of Gainesville's Brenau College. 

She is a great example of the new Southern Gal. 

If you are ever in the Cashiers area, be sure and

visit her shop. You will not be disappointed! 

As you head towards the back of the house you

entered a central hallway. 

Too the left was as bedroom with beautiful bedding.

The wonderful Chinese red continues into the bath off of

the bedroom.

Then sitting area has a modern twist.

and another bath off of it has  great

walls of old black and white photos! 

Another beautifully landscaped bath will take 

us down to the horses and stables! 

The stables were set up with a fantastic collection of artwork 

and gifts for sell.

Outside were beautiful flower baskets and containers you could

also purchase!

I hope you have enjoyed the tour of Serenity Acres. Be sure and 

make plans to head to Cashier's in August for next years showhouse, you will be

glad you did!

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Source: Personal pictures, Cashiers Showhouse and Talk of the house.