Hello! Before we visit Palmetto Bluff, I want to announce the winner of the poll giveaway for the giftwrap. Congratulations goes to

#181 Karenann

Please email us with your full name, shipping info and choice of patterns for your 6 giftwrap rolls.

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Fresh off the heels from a nice visit to my little happy place, Palmetto Bluff. I went with my sister and we had such a nice time. The weather was gorgeous and made for the best late afternoon pool and bike riding sessions. It wasn’t all play, had plenty of work to do too but must say the relaxed pace that is woven into daily life there really agrees with me. It always takes a few days to readjust coming back to the hustle and bustle in NY!

In any case, progress is being made, it’s baby steps but still exciting to watch this house turn into a true home. It already feels like home the minute I unlock the door. My favorite thing is no doubt sitting on the porch whether for an early morning cup of coffee or a late day glass of wine/cocktail…it is seriously the most relaxing place. I watch the birds and wildlife and hear only the sound of rustling trees…it is sublime!

So as I periodically do, I share with you the latest and here it is-

 

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First morning there, a cup of coffee and quiet = heaven!

Got my beautiful new linen monogrammed towels to add to various bathrooms:) It’s something the little things that make you happy.

Few things are as relaxing as sitting on our porch with a glass of wine in the late afternoon

Morning sun with a cup of coffee

Love watching the little boats go by:)

And the brave kayakers, I say brave because let’s not forget there are alligators! But it doesn’t stop many.

From the kitchen looking into the great room

Our small study, which is a cozy great space- just added the blinds and was testing them out!

I set up my desk in the back of the study and love the view behind me

My bedroom is coming together, “tried out” this center pillow and since decided to use another

Hallway off master got our beautiful small Greek key belljars, looks great!

New fixture in dining room which was worth the wait! (Visual Comfort)

Love that great big window walking down the stairs it allows for a ton of light to come through

Absolutely love my custom pillows for my living room couches:)

Added these “new addition” velvet pillows to the living room chairs

Got my new mirror for the main powder room, it is perfect (to me). How cute are these ginger jar linen guest towels!

Had these beautiful pillows made for upstairs window seat (fabrics from Thibaut) and the bench cushion made (waiting on cover)

And so excited to finally have a place to use one of my navy bamboo lantern, it is perfect for my cherry blossom wallpapered powder room

Love the wallpaper choice of the blue/white cherry blossoms, it is so fresh and happy! Jar was changed to a smaller one, this was just a stand in:) New mirror on the way

Love my new fixture in my dining room after waiting on it for almost 4 months!

Had a new neighbor stop by for a glass of wine and made my “go to” appetizer of brushetta and fruit, can never go wrong with that1

And so many of you asked many different questions about a whole host of things, so if you want to see my replies to many of your questions click here to see this post.

As I always do I include my list of “gold star” recommendations. All tried and true and most definitely trades that I highly recommend (click on title of business to visit the website)-

MY TALENTED BUILDER AND CREW- CAMERON BUILDERS

ALL CABINETRY- PALMETTO CABINET STUDIO (ASK FOR ASHLEY) –

METAL HOOD- CLASSIC CUSTOM METAL WORKS (ASK FOR CINDY)   if you are on Instagram click here to follow them, they are brand new to it!  (their website is under construction)

MY COPPER  GAS LANTERNS- COPPER SCULPTURES (ASK FOR KATHY SHOOK)

MY AMAZING ARCHITECTS- COURT ATKINS ARCHITECTS (WILLIAM)

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS- HILTON HEAD LANDSCAPING (ASK FOR NICK)

MARBLE FLOORING AND KITCHEN BACKSPLASH– BASKETWEAVE MOSAICS (ask for Eric and tell them Tina from TEH sent you)

MARBLE FLOORING– TILE BAR–  (ask for Jacob and tell them Tina from TEH sent you)

ALL STONE SLABS- AGM STONE (best slabs in the south)

MOST LIGHTING AND THE FANS- CIRCA LIGHTING

LIVING ROOM MANTLE- CLASSIC STONE CREATIONS

TV’S/ALL AUDIO AND VIDEO- ELITE AUDIO AND VISUAL (ask for Ethan)

ALL OF  OUTDOOR FURNITURE– LANE VENTURE

MATTRESSES– SHIFMAN MATTRESSES

OUR RUGS (CUSTOM FROM STANTON CARPET)- DECOR MARKET

SCREEN ON BACK PORCH- NO -SEE-UM (google to contact a local dealer)

ALL UPHOLSTERED BEDS, NIGHTSTANDS AND DRESSERS-  VANGUARD

LIVING ROOM SOFAS- EJ VICTOR

COFFEE TABLE –CHADDOCK FURNITURE

KITCHEN STOOLS- VANGUARD

ALL LIGHTING- VISUAL COMFORT

ALL BLINDS- HUNTER DOUGLAS

ALL PORCELAINS, FAUX BOXWOODS, FAUX FLOWERS AND LIVING ROOM PILLOWS AND ACCESSORIES– MY SHOP

OUTDOOR PATIO PILLOWS– STUDIO TULLIA

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And that’s the latest….just looking at this post has me wishing I was there right this minute! We still have plenty to do, like adding more accessories, paintings, a foyer chest and mirror, etc….but the basics are just about done and that feels like a huge accomplishment. The rest is just gravy:) Thanks for sharing this fun journey with me, will continue to update you as things happen:)

PS Our amazing blue and white stocking collection is now up for preorders, this is a limited time offer so don’t miss out on decking your halls with these fabulous blue and white stockings, click here to visit the sale.

PPS Just started Friday morning, all colored ornaments are 35%! Click here to see all the ornaments (on left are subcategories that are divided into colors)