What a wonderful time of year!  Christmas time and all the precious moments and memories we have!  Nothing seemed to make it more special so far than the first snow of the winter in East Tennessee.  

If you have never visited the Smoky Mountains, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, or Gatlinburg,  now would be a great time to come and stay a while.    There is fabulous shopping,  the winter festival lights in all three cities are a sight to behold, and the mountains with snow are breathtaking!  

Take a moment to visit Sevierville's website to see the world as we know it in East Tennessee.  You will be glad you did!

http://www.visitsevierville.com/

A very Merry and safe Christmas to all.

You know girls:  BFF's that like to hang out together end up shopping, styling, and redesigning a room or even an entire home.     The ideas get to flowing, maybe some great music,  a glass of wine,  and  BAM!   we have a redo!   Stuff Happens.

This happened on an October Saturday in good ole Kentucky.   I might add,  if I didn't live in God's country - -  East Tennessee,   I would be honored to call Kentucky home.       Lizette Fitzpatrick,  Broker, Artist, and AR Ambassador,  had invited me up for a day at Keeneland.    We never made it to Keeneland this trip due to rain.    But just take a look at what we did instead.

  The kitchen was awesome to begin with,  but Lizette said "I have been thinking of changing" and that began the fun.    While she was elsewhere,  I bagged up the greenery over the cabinets and rearranged some of her great accessories.    We later shopped for a few additional goodies, and wow,  stunning redesign.     

After I had returned home to Tennessee,  Lizette called and told me she had tweaked a few things and found a couple of items to complete the look.      This vignette in the corner was one of her finishing touches that looks incredible.                                         

Next time you have a rainy Saturday afternoon and two designing women around,   just  IMAGINE and DREAM and you can create a one of a kind sanctuary of your own.      Fabulous fun!

One word of warning:  I have been known to begin removing wallpaper while friends were out of the room...                                                                                                                             

840 WEST MAIN STREET  SEVIERVILLE TN  37862   .95 ACRE     COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

GREAT LOCATION WITHIN CITY LIMITS.

Perfect for your new business venture in the fastest growing county in Tennessee.  Sevierville is part of the beautiful Smoky Mountains.   Just minutes from Pigeon Forge, TN, home of Dollywood.

Recent survey and appraisal report.    City water, sewer, and electric available.

$225,000.    Listed by Thompson Carr Real Estate, LLC.  1148 Wagner Drive, Suite 101, Sevierville, TN 37862. 

Listing Agent:  Debbie Beasley  ph. 865-654-5024 or 865-774-5338.

I was tagged by my friend and sister from another mother -  Lizette Fitzpatrick.   So here goes.

1.  Who is your favorite musical artist?     Hands down,  Elton John.    Sir Elton John!   

2.  Who is your favorite artist?      Michelangelo.    Classic and stunning works.

3.  Who is your favorite blogger?    Chanel,  Lizette's "baby" diva dog.   She is quite the storyteller.

4.  If you could meet anyone (dead or alive)  who would it be and what is the most interesting thing        about them?     Sharon Stone.    She is my favorite actress.    She helped break the "glass ceiling" on women's salaries in films.

5.  What did you want to be when you grew up?     Clothing designer.    And I can't sew still today.

6.   What is the most interesting piece of trivia you know?   Eiffel Tower weight 7000 tons.

7.  If you could live in any point in history, what would it be and why?   1980's.   Fabulous, more is more, decadent 80's.    I was 20 years younger and loved the music of the 80's.

8.  What was the most interesting job you have ever held?     Probably my job during college.   I worked at Dollywood before it was Dollywood.   It was called Silver Dollar City back then.  

'24' Fans Must Wait Until Jan. 2009

Upon reading that we won't see Jack until January 2009,  woe is us!    Or is it?   Only time and 11 months will tell.

Will we forget about Jack and his troubles?   His family?    The fate of the US?  The whole story line?    

Stay tuned and mark your calendars.       We Miss You,  JACK!

As we approach the wonderful holiday season of Christmas,  I love to begin planning my decorations for my home,  to begin day after Thanksgiving.   As stagers and redesigners  we use our talents for others, but for Christmas, I first do my own home.   It really gets the juices flowing.

In the past few days I have been thinking of people (on my yet to be written list)  that really don't "need" anything.   We all have relatives and friends like that.    So,  I am also thinking that offering my services to decorate those special people's homes would be a welcome gift for them.    Most everyone loves the glitter, lights, and warmth of a finely decorated tree and mantel to match.   And we all know,   it is all the better when you have the designer eye for decor.     

I think I will do it;  yes;  change that beloved aunt's home into the Christmas wonderland she will love!   I know we are all busy,  but maybe we can squeeze in one more tree,   and create some magic for the season for that special someone.    And an early "Happy Holidays" to everyone!

With the holidays just around the corner,  consider this scenario:   You have an aunt, a daughter, in-laws,  etc that are always so hard to buy a gift for that will be appreciated.   You have a dear co-worker that you always buy for,  but what would they like this year??   

You ponder and wonder,  make a list,  cross the item off the list, and on it goes.   BUT,  then you think about what that person is most interested in at the moment.   Their home,  you think.   Yes,  they are always at home and working on projects at home.    How does that tie in to a great gift idea?      REDESIGN services.    You know about this because you watch HGTV and A&E.   You know friends that would love a gift like this.

 Redesigners are very handy at using what the clients already have and enhancing the home with small touches that have big impact.    What girl (and most guys) would not love the gift of a redesigner to come and offer suggestions and ideas to make their home warmer, more inviting, and cheerful,  especially at the holidays.    Maybe even give the gift of holiday decorating.   I know people that love the Christmas season but don't have the time or talents needed to decorate with a flair.   Enter:  you,  the best gift giver ever!    You present them with a paid session with a home stager that offers redesign or holiday decorating and you will be the shining star!       A most unique idea and highly appreciated by the lucky recipient!