Welcome friends…
…to the beautiful story of “Sticks and Stones”. This meticulously crafted modern farmhouse is located on 22 acres of Southern paradise. ..where the most wonderful and delightful family of five (with three active, school-aged children) lives, frequently entertains, and gathers precious memories with all they welcome. It is not unusual for them to have anywhere from 5 to 100 guests of all ages, on any given day or night, enjoying life together.
A Grand Entrance
If the arched, hand crafted, antique front doors (filled with vintage seeded glass from Germany) partnered with lush, potted zinc planters don’t make your heart flutter...what will?
Planters by Millstone Nursery / Custom doors by Kerns-Wilchek
During construction
In all its finished splendor
Somehow it all seems SO grand and assuming...yet, upon entering, we immediately exhale absorbing the casual elegance that spills throughout, and quickly realize we are meant to feel completely at home here. A home overflowing with love, joy and laughter...a home you can fall into.
Custom, tufted bench / Rug by Heavenly Rugs / Sconces by Visual Comfort
A hard-working space
I’m sure you have a favorite outfit or two that can multi-task…elegantly dress up or casually dress down? Well this entry has a surprise for you...it was designed to do just that! It serves people casually arriving and departing with a soft spot to fall…but is perfect for overflow seating for special events.
Whether an impromptu family piano recital, or a fancy dinner event for 100, small tables stand ready to be pulled into action for drinks, dinner or intimate conversations. And of course, who isn’t ready to lounge on one of the soft linen benches under the sparkling, dimmed chandelier while listening to a little Frank Sinatra on the gorgeous baby grand piano... so rather than a mere pass-through...this entry was born to live large!
Chandelier by Currey and Company.
Our Signature “pièce de résistance”
Our juicy little secret for unpretentious luxury and comfort…layers. Layers that soften, layers that hug—layers alive with color. Tufted, Belgian-linen benches paired with full-length, pleated drapery panels, (yes...In the entry!) crushed velvet pillows, casually draped pom pom throws, a vintage wool Oushak rug, all ramp this authentic, organic space up a notch so it becomes its own cozy room. It begs you to sit, begs you to stay awhile.
Layers of luxury
The final touch
Always a must in all our “collected” spaces…involving the five senses. Interesting original art and one of a kind pieces are sprinkled throughout...wild gathered bouquets come in from outside...and a fresh drink station with a pretty little bowl of fruit or nuts stands ready for duty, creating a narrative that whispers comfort.
Original art from L Ross Gallery
Behind the Scenes
And did we mention…when our gorgeous Visual Comfort sconces arrived and we felt they needed a little “tweak”, our painter tamed them just a bit with a charcoal glaze? Easy peasy...and yes, you can do that! Tweaking is one of our favorite things too. (Check it out with this favorite product.)
Sconce before
Sconce darkened
inquiring minds want to know
And you’ve asked us...what happens on the other side of this heavenly entry? So follow me as I show you more of this exquisite farmhouse soon...and I can’t wait to share the excitement of a new addition with this talented team—Isaac Wantland (landscape architect), Johnny Williams (construction) and our fearless leader, Norris Architecture at the helm.
