One of the big annual events for designers on this end of North Carolina is the Cashiers Designer Showhouse presented by the Cashiers Historical Society.  Designers from this area (including Atlanta) put on quite a show for the public to raise money for the historical society.  Here are a few shots from this year's project.

We love vaulted ceilings and natural wood here in the mountains.  A pine knot is a sought after commodity.  This dining area, though small, has great light from the multi-paned outside wall doors and windows.  Design by Ann Sherrill. 

A hallway repeats the vaulted ceiling.  We have abundant supplies of stone and good stone masons still practicing the art so a true mountain house should always feature stonework.  This area was decorated by Sally Johannsen. 

And...from one of my favorites, James Farmer III.  Just so traditional and comfortable.  Pass the cigars and brandy!!

It takes some driving on mountain roads to get there but Cashiers is worth a visit.  Lots of shops feature design/home related fare.  Boutiques feature unique and trendy fashions.  Although it is considered a high end atmosphere, there are even a couple of thrift shops.  If you don't get enough and you're up for another twenty or so miles of really mountain road, check out Highlands. 

CASHIERS SHOWHOUSE.

Most of my readers know that I live in the wonderful mountains of Western North Carolina.  I'm always willing to share the beauty of our landscape but we also show up some very fine decorating here in the sticks.   One of the most outstanding every year is the Cashiers Designer Showhouse.   Rhoda of Southern Hospitality agreed for me to share some photos of her visit to the 2013 house.  I was especially impressed with much of the work in this one. 

 

 

 

Impressed by the simplicity.  Do you see repetition in the shade and the flower arrangement?  How about the pillow design and the table?   

 

 

 

As a good design should, this porch looks like it was 'built' over the years.  Nothing stands out or looks brand new.  Don't you love that swing?

 

 

 

Barley twist brass candlestick lamps and high back Windsor chairs.   The chair ties are not bows.   I especially like the 'family heirloom grandfather' nestled into the corner to oversee affairs. 

 

 

 

Tell me you couldn't cuddle here on a cold winter's night. 

 

These are just a few of Rhoda's photos.  If you'd like to see more visit her here:

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The Cashiers Designer Showhouse is annual event in August.   Plan your Smokies trip to include a day in the western high mountains.  There's good food, fun shopping and impressive decorating. 

 

Thanks, Rhoda. 

 

~Sami