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Southern Home Tour - Glimpses of the South

Let's take a southern home tour! Whether it is a historic home or new build, we love the architecture of the south. Our team member and resident photographer, Mary Miller, fills her Instagram (@glimpsesofthesouth) with beautiful southern homes that highlight their architectural details, gardens, and holiday style. She features Historic Marietta homes, Charleston homes, Downtown Woodstock homes include farmhouse style homes, cottage style and old southern mansions - we love them all!

Southern Home Tour ... 

We start our southern home tour in beautiful Marietta, GA.  Like many Marietta homes the Historic James T. Anderson House goes all out for the 4th! We love the classical details on this home - ionic columns, dental molding and that gorgeous…

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Creating A Work Space At Home

As the new year begins and the work from home trend continues, you may find yourself searching for inspiring ideas for a dedicated workspace in your home. Your home office should be a devoted room or area in your home that will help you focus on your tasks at hand without being easily distracted by the TV or the pantry. May these beautiful work spaces embolden you to create a home office that is not only a reflection of you but also will inspire you to do your best work. 

Alyssa Rosenhaeck

BOLD WALLPAPER

Make a statement with bold wall coverings instead of framed art work. Choosing the wallpaper first will guide your inspiration for the rest of the decor. The lines of gray velvet chair mirror the curves of the elegant florals on the walls.…

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17 Kitchen Design Ideas

 Kitchens aren't just for cooking! They are the heart of the home where families gather and life is celebrated. The kitchen should make you happy and act as a fresh space in your home to begin and end your day. As you scroll through these gorgeous kitchens, I hope you are inspired to create a space that not only functions well for your family for years to come, but is also creative and harmonizes with the rest of your home. Take note of the pops of color you see, including painted cabinets, wallpaper, unique flooring, accessories, or simple touches of greenery - a little fresh thinking goes a long way. From farmhouse style to modern and moody, there's something here for everyone.

House Beautiful James Terrell

Elevate With Eclectic Accents

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Ways To Decorate Your Home For Christmas

It's time to hang your stockings and decorate your tree because Christmas is here again! I'm sharing lots of festive ways to decorate your home for the holidays, including exterior and interior decor ideas you're bound to love!  

Wreaths, Wreaths, Wreaths

Image by @the_fox_group

If the exterior of your home has lots of windows, big or small, hanging a wreath on each pane is such a classic holiday look that will never go out of style. Add pretty white lights or red ribbon to spruce them up a bit and you're good to go! It's a simple yet beautiful way to decorate the outside of your home for Christmas!

Image by Elizabeth Demos // Southern Living Mag

Don't forget to hang a pretty wreath on your front door (and even the back!) for that extra…

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The 2019 Southern Living Idea House - Part 1

The 2019 Southern Living Idea House has done it again! Located on Amelia Island, this fabulous beach house delights us with its' classic design and details.  Designed by architects from Historical Concepts and built by Riverside Homes, this pristine white and blue victorian style home reminds us of the old south. Benefiting the Amelia Island Museum of History, the home will be open to visitors until December 8th. The stunning and well thought out interiors were brought to life by Heather Chadduck Hillegas.  The use of white, blue and green brings a fresh, yet traditional look to this timeless home - a perfect combination of old and new.  Are you ready to be inspired?  Take a look at the 2019 Southern Living Idea House - Part 1

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Historic Marietta homes at Christmas

Oh, the charm of the Historic Marietta homes at Christmas! Homeowners use their creative talents and mix traditional and modern styles to showcase their beautiful historic homes. Many of these homes were open to the public at the annual Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour.  

photo via Mary Miller Instagram @ Glimpses of the South

The Holland-Higginbotham House c. 1886 looks so merry and bright! We love the warm pops of red and green! The above photo was featured on the December issue of Marietta Magazine, which highlighted Historic Marietta Homes at Christmas.

Photo via Mary Miller - Instagram @ Glimpses of the South

The bright colors against the white walls give this traditional space modern and fresh feel.

photo via Mary…

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Inspiring Homes and Facades - Part 1

Selling real estate gives us the opportunity to view quite a few inspiring homes and facades. Always with her camera/phone in hand, Mary Millerr, documents much of what she sees and keeps our Instagram account filled with breathtaking glimpses of architecture, homes and travel. Here is Part 1 of what inspired us in 2018!

Talk about inspiring homes! This traditional home is perfection - we can only imagine the fabulous holidays and special occasions celebrated here.

Yes, we are in the south! Grand Oaks, a 1900's Greek Revival mansion. is a wedding and special occasion venue. This Christmas guests were delighted with 21 themed trees, and over 15,000 decorations! Everyone needs a Christmas tree on top of their roof, don't you think!???

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Inspiring Homes and Facades - Part 2

Here is part 2 of Inspiring Homes and Facades from our Instagram Account, Glimpses of the South. We continue with architecture, homes and beautiful facades that captured our attention in 2018! Images included are from Charleston, Vickery, Downtown Woodstock, Historic Marietta, Madison Georgia, and the fabulous Swan House in Atlanta! 

Charleston homes - photo via Glimpses of the South - Mary Miller

Charleston, South Carolina is packed full of inspiring homes. Homes in Charleston seem to have that special magic with their colorful histories and enchanting facades. The blue-green exterior coupled with the gas lantern, Charleston Green shutters, iron gate, and lush window boxes make us swoon!

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Southern Living Idea House - Part 2 Interiors

Welcome to the Southern Living Idea House 2019 - Part 2.  In this post we highlight the interiors of this new-old home situated on Crane Island, Florida. This coastal property was built by Riverside Custom Homes, architects were Jim Strickland and Clay Rokicki from Historical Concepts, and design and decor by Heather Chadduck Hillegas.  All photos were taken by Laurey W. Glenn and styled by Liz Strong for Southern Living. We have included as many Sherwin Williams paint colors and designsources as possible - so when something catches your eye for your own home, you will know where to look!

 Separated by columns, the Southern Living Idea House Living Room is open to the entry - allowing ambient light to filter in. It boasts the same blue and white…

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Exceptional Milton GA Equestrian Property - Southern Living

14830 East Bluff Road - The Hank Miller Team has just listed this exceptional equestrian property in the heart of Milton GA. Situated on 8.7 pictures acres, this beautifully appointed  home embraces both the equestrian and luxury lifestyle – a rare find.

Southern Living at its best!  Designed by Tim Bryan and beautifully renovated by the current owners, this sprawling farmhouse boasts quality workmanship and attention to detail throughout. Renovations reflect a traditional style that blends graciously with modern living. 

 Extensive millwork can be found throughout and include custom built ins, detailed moldings, arched entries and coffered ceilings. Library features custom bookshelves and two sets of doors, each leading to separate…

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