21 Aug Boutique hotel style
When you think of Kentucky, horses and bourbon probably come to mind, right? And then you might also think about the Derby, so it's fitting that what is now the Hotel Covington was originally built...
House Tours
14 Aug Wine rooms
"It's a smile, it's a kiss, it's a sip of wine...
07 Aug Prime property in Nashville
We've all heard the saying, "Location, location, location," when it comes to real estate and that really applies to the house I visited recently in Nashville. [caption id="attachment_20876" align="aligncenter" width="666"] photo credit; Studiobuell, Mandy Mann[/caption] But with...
31 Jul Resort feeling at home
When you're a well known singer-songwriter, and you live in a neighborhood that isn't gated, there's a pretty good chance you're now on a tour bus route, and that can get annoying. Just ask John...
17 Jul Flower power in your retreat
It's mid July and I don't know about you, but some of my annuals are looking a little leggy and others plain worn out from this blast of hot humid air. But I know there...
03 Jul Rock Island retreat
Let's face it. Our lives are full of noise and distractions every minute. Phone calls, texts, email, along with the constant hum of traffic or television. We're used to it. But when we have the...
01 Jul 4th of July lakestyle
It's Sunday morning and I'm feeling sentimental, remembering past 4th of July celebrations, so I started looking back at old pictures from our Alabama lake house. This will be a short trip down memory lane...
28 Jun Summer soiree with purpose
When our friends Sadhna and Jim Williams invite us to their home for a party, we know it will be fun but also cleverly decorated as was the case on a recent summer night. For...
17 May Family house
When you see a hammock and swing in the front yard of a home, you just assume you're gonna like the people who live there. At least I figure they're family oriented, and fun and...
10 May Historic farm retreat
When one of your best college friends buys a farm and invites you to come hang out for a weekend and reminisce while you also get to commune with nature and horses, well, you get...