Georgia’s favorite winery is about to get a new look! Chateau Elan, located near Braselton in North Georgia’s beautiful foothills region, will undergo a $25 million renovation set to be completed in November 2019. Guests can expect a complete overhaul of the 251 guest rooms and 24 suites, along with four new food and beverage outlets and a facelift to …
The Perfect Pillow
Are you in search of the perfect pillow? Manufacturers make a lot of claims about their pillows, that they can keep you cool, cure your back pain, stop your allergies and give you an all around better night’s sleep. Unfortunately, there is no one perfect pillow that works for everyone. The type and amount of fill varies greatly from brand …
New Uses for Old China
Inheriting family china from your mother, grandmother, or other family members is truly a special honor, but sometimes we end up with more of these porcelain treasures than we can adequately display. Adding an inherited set or two to your own china may leave your cabinets bursting at the seams! Rather than allowing these mementos to go unappreciated in storage, …
Choosing the Right Paint Finish
So, you’ve decided to freshen up one of the rooms in your home by changing the paint. But if you are unfamiliar with paint sheens, you may be unsure which finish is right for the job. One good rule of thumb to follow when choosing paint – the higher the sheen, the higher the shine, and the more durable the …
Get Your Yard Ready for Spring!
The long winter wait is over at last – spring is here! Many of us have spent the last few months bundled up inside, not overly concerned with our patchy brown yards. But that maintenance vacation has come to an end and it’s time to tackle all of the tasks necessary to have your lawn on the road to summer …
The History of Haint Blue
If you are a native of the south, perhaps you know the origin of the distinctive blue-gray shade painted on the ceiling of many southern front porches. Actually, this centuries old Southern tradition has made its way north lately, and “haint blue” can be found as a ceiling shade all across the country. But many of us, even some who …
Transform Your Kitchen with One Simple Change!
Raise your hand if you know what a toe kick is? Anyone….anyone….you in the back? No? Well join the club! The toe kick is the slightly recessed, humble space located just below your cabinets. It is there to allow you to stand closer to your counters when they are functioning as a workspace, such as while cooking. Toe kicks entered …
Spice Up Your Kitchen with an Indoor Herb Garden!
With life getting busier and the popularity and convenience of food delivery service apps increasing, you might be surprised to find out that Americans are actually cooking at home more these days than in recent years. If you enjoy spending time in the kitchen, you probably already know that a great way to kick up the flavor in your home …
Paint it…..Black?
There is one recent trend in home decor that has even the most adventurous of us a little intimidated – black paint! Many of us grew up thinking of black as an absolute no-no for interior walls, but much to the contrary, black paint has become a surprisingly fun and eye-catching way to add a pop of color and sophistication. …