A Dream Home:
Where Dreams & Reality Meet

No, this is not my new house! Nice, though, eh? I found this lovely Dream Home on HGTV.com and paused for a moment to enjoy the beauty. Of the many styles of houses I love, I have a white farmhouse in my mind as one of my potential dream houses. … ** Read more **

My One-House Drive By (Ok, it was a walk by)

My husband and I took a walk on a sunny fall afternoon this week and I just had to snap these photos for you all. Those window boxes, aren't they amazing?! Such gorgeous fall colors! The whole front yard and setting of the home was just lovely. I … ** Read more **

Drive By: Beach Cottages

Originally published August 2008 The wedding is now over and I have finally returned home again. My daughter and I intended for her wedding to be a "simple beach wedding" and in many ways it was. But as with any "destination wedding" (even a … ** Read more **

Old Houses versus New Houses

Greetings! You know I love to do drive bys of gorgeous old homes and lush neighborhoods. There is just something about those charming homes of yesteryear that just pull me right in! As we've been talking about the possibility in our family of moving … ** Read more **

Outdoor Rooms: Curb Appeal

Coastal Living, Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn (photo), Lisa Knowlton (designer) One of my most favorite things to consider in working on our outdoor spaces is curb appeal. Backyards are great for private living, but the front yard says a lot to your … ** Read more **

Drive Bys: Around The World – #1

Photo: Sweet Cottage Dreams Welcome! I've had so much fun doing my drive bys that I thought it would be great fun to gather up some drive bys from around the world to share! I've had some of you take me up on that idea and post your own drive bys to … ** Read more **