Southern Living – The Roost View

November 12, 2024

LESSONS from the southern living idea house

As Charleston locals, we were thrilled to have Southern Living Magazine's Idea House in our back yard this year. Farrah and I spent a lovely Friday afternoon touring the nostalgic Lowcountry farmhouse in Kiawah River. Nestled amid stately live oaks and swaying marsh grass, the house evokes a simpler time when the rhythms of life echoed those of nature. Abundant windows, expansive porches and a beautifully-landscaped terrace and garden provide an easy indoor/outdoor flow to maximize the marsh views and sea breeze.[...]

HOME DECOR, JOYFUL LIVING

December 7, 2021

Christmastime in charleston

I've got a confession. I'm more than a little behind on Christmas prep and my house is an absolute wreck. For the last week or so, our half-decorated tree has stood in the family room corner looking forlorn, along with half a dozen storage bins filled with wreaths and garland waiting to be fluffed. December has gotten off to a busy start and there's been a number of work and social events, causing me to lose some of the steam I had when we first pulled everything down from the attic. Regardless, I'm determined to have our house decorated by the end of the day! The[...]