German smear and shutters

amazing Nashville home built by Castle Homes in partnership with Wade Weissmann Architecture. From the stunning porch entry to the beautifully crafted interiors, this home is a true dream home southern gem.

Want to make a better first impression? Get inspired by these gorgeous house exteriors.

Dave and I are LOVING the look of brick hardscaping. And, we've got some hardscaping projects in our future (with the upcoming build of our new carriage house), so we're really inspired to create something beautiful. Here are some drool-worthy images that inspire me to start laying some brick down! So, my question to the DIYers out there: have you tried a brick project like this before? Did you use a sand base? Mortar? Or combination of the two? We're looking into using a sand filler with a…

Sorry for my absence. I was mourning the trainwreck of Monday night’s Real Housewives of Dallas (which should more appropriately be named Real Housewives of the SUBURBS of Dallas). No offense…

Neel Reid home in Buckhead

Hey sunshine! Did you have a good weekend? Spend anytime on Pinterest? I did (follow me here) and I actually had an occasion to search for something on one of my boards. It got me thinking - I pin like a mad woman, but how often do I ever really go back and look thru what I've pinned? Not often enough is the answer. Why am I pinning all of these wonderful images if not to use them for inspiration/daydreaming. So I've decided I'm going to use Pinterest to create my dream house and today I'm…

For lovers of charming homes and gardens, decorative touches, and world travel, Victoria nourishes the feminine soul and promises a return to loveliness.

(via c u r b - a p p e a l / american beauty)

Urban Building Group, Charlotte, NC. Jim Schmid Photography in Urban Home Magazine.