Back to Basics

This may be your last opportunity to turn to the pages of Gourmet for assistance in achieving turkey perfection...

Busy Busy Busy

After months scouring the Northeast & Southeast for great pieces (and taking a break from blogging), I've finally moved into my new space. Be sure to stop by Sleepy Poet Antiques the next time you're in Charlotte to see great stuff from hundreds of dealers, and me!

Better Late Than Never

It took more than a hot second to acknowledge itself, but Fall has finally arrived in the Carolinas and Charlotte is quickly emerging from its air-conditioned slumber to celebrate. Bales of hay are piled with pumpkins at the King Street Farmers Market, diners are filling the patio at Big Daddy's Burgers, and dogs are hanging out of car windows all over town.

Bananas

My latest addiction is Bravo's 'The Rachel Zoe Project'

For those of you frittering your life away researching stem cells or promoting world peace, tune in to see a real breakthrough -- Zoe & team getting Anne Hathaway through 2 flawless wardrobe changes at last year's Academy Awards while simutaneously styling Jennifer Garner's May 2009 In Style photo shoot.

Gritty, gritty stuff.

Not Far From Fall

SATC the Sequel

Filming in NYC has begun, and look who's back.

Brimfield Antiques Show

The extraordinary outdoor market known simply as 'Brimfield' - one of the largest and best known in the country - has been held in this small Massachusetts town for 50 years.

The final show of 2009 begins today, and whether you favor traditional or modern, you'll find much to love.

And after Brimfield, there's no place better than the bake shop @ Old Sturbridge Village for warm cookies and lemonade to go.

Happy Labor Day

Enjoy the last light of Summer

The Litchfield Hills

FOR SALE: The 1786 Moore Gibbs House, just off the Green in Historic Milton and completely renovated by a renowned designer. Amazing, with charm and sophistication, on 200 feet of the Marshapaug River.

And published in American Farmhouses.

I think I'm in love.

Mini*Break

Located in the idyllic town of Washington, Connecticut, The Mayflower Inn is less than 2 hours north of Manhattan. Set amidst the abundant and breathtaking beauty of century-old rhododendron, endless trees, and luxuriant grounds, seasonal outdoor activities and challenges abound (private fly-fishing lesson, anyone?).

At the heart of Mayflower’s 58 acre estate lies Spa House, a luminous 20,000 square foot relaxation resource that provides a serene haven for your mani-pedi.

So get thee to Washington (& don't forget the black AmEx)