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It really is one of those 'walk in the front door and breathe deep' kinda homes. After a year and a half of remodeling, the home is rustic and comfortable and a departure from her city homes, but, has Ashley's stamp all over it.   

 I really like the gray trim and clean white walls. And if you are a detail studier like moi, then you will recognize these white slipcovered chairs from their original home above at the dining room table. As well as the Wyeth painting over the fireplace.  

 And this Grey George Sherlock sofa looked as equally lovely in it's previous living room {pic 6}

 To see more pics of her country cozy getaway, check out Billie Magazine.

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Please Janet Hill, create your own line of wallpaper! The exact designs that you created in your paintings. I would so love to collaborate with you  

After leaving a clients home in Franklin yesterday, I stopped by the Teen Challenge of the Smokies Thrift Store.

{ bad 'hanging out the window while driving' phone pic}

For my local folks, It's right on the highway--US 441 on the Jackson County/Macon County line, right outside Dillsboro.  

The back room is chocked full of some great deals that were just donated.

These solid wood mirrors would be great painted a fun color. $20 dol-lus, ya'll !! 

They also have a few framed prints. {Actually more than I am showing!}

I would ditch the artwork and mats, paint the frames and reuse. Or consider cutting a thin piece of smooth wood to size and paint it with chalkboard paint. Or, how about putting a piece of cork in the frame for a large framed corkboard! Frames are priced $5 and $10 !!  

And if the great prices aren't enough to entice you, how about the fact that all income from the non-profit store goes to support the needs of the 'students' who are caught up in the addictions of drugs, alcohol, depression, eating disorders, victims of sexual abuse, etc. The funds go toward the Teen Challenge Home where the students live while completing the 1 year program. So, you get a great deal and they continue the great mentorship!! If you want to donate or to find out more information about the program, visit here.

**If you buy one, send me pics of what you do with yours!! 

A few months back, you may remember that I had a little photo shoot at my house. I really wanted a terrarium in the room. And this little terrarium inspiration hit me the night before the crew was to show up. {I'm not going to pretend that this is rare--this is generally how my brain works}  So, I grabbed the glass from Michaels, ran into Lowes, and bought a small plant {don't even know what kind}. I know that you are supposed to have a layer of pebbles and charcoal and good soil and other stuff to make a terrarium the right way. But I didn't have time for correct, I only had time for pretty. I ran out to the back yard next to the creek and pulled a chunk of moss out of the earth. I covered the bottom of the glass with the moss, stuck my finger in to make a hole and stuck the plant through the hole. I watered it a little and closed it up with the lid. Perfect!

I thought that when it started to croak, I would empty it out and plant it correctly--you know with dirt and all. But, here we are 2 months later and that silly thing couldn't be happier. When I planted it, the plant was about 4" tall, now I have to snip it back because it's too big.  

I take the lid off about once a week for the day to let it get fresh air and to dry out a bit because it is amazing how wet a contained eco-system is!!   

This sweet 'Jar of Luck' print by Golly Bard inspired Jan at Poppytalk to try her hand at bringing it to life. So, if you want directions on how to make a real terrarium, head over here.

I'm not going to lie, this week has been bad. Like, worse than the week Justin Bieber has had...and I could use a big ol' Jar of Luck on my table.