Posts tagged ‘Serenbe’

August 31st, 2012

Courtesy of Ballard Designs

Seeing the HGTV 2012 Green Dream Home in Serenbe, Georgia was pretty sweet. But getting to see a home designed by Ballard Designs creative director Jill Sharp Brinson was pure delight. On the heels of a friendly group of women who asked Brinson if they could venture in, we snuck our way through. Gratefully, the women let us be a part of their crew for the day.

As someone who melts in the presence of good design, I was enamored. I even managed to pick myself off the floor in order to snap a few shots. They hardly do justice to the home though.

{photo by The Inspiring Bee} The home that gave the 2012 HGTV green house a run for its money.

So much beauty reflected in this mirror.

Love the contrasting prints in a similar hue .

Love the idea of adding storage where there is none especially doing it in an elegant and simple way like this.

Couldn’t you just see yourself here sipping tea, idling the day away?

That’s it for now. Hope you have a great long weekend! We all need a break don’t we?

June 25th, 2012

Photos from the HGTV Green Home Tour

Yes it’s one of the reasons why we ventured out to Georgia for the first time. And yes I’m not too embarrassed to admit it. But once we got a shot of the 2012 HGTV Green Home’s new home in Serenbe, Georgia, I was determined to get out there just to see the eco-dream home myself.

And it didn’t disappoint. In fact, it was a lot smaller than it looked on TV and more cozier. Perfect for my husband and I. If only…

Anyway, we had to pay $20 bucks to see it in-person, but for you? Free!

{photos by The Inspiring Bee}

June 18th, 2012

An Inspiring Idea: Kitchen Cupboards

Saw this at an open house in Serenbe and thought: “What a great idea!”

Instead of boring glass or wooden doors, how about exchanging the norm for chicken wire?

It adds country charm and just minimal cleaning needed.

 Also love this one because of its sweet honey bee pattern.

June 12th, 2012

This Post is Long Over Due: Georgia On My Mind

I’ve been MIA a lot lately. But have been crazy excited to show you all the photos I took (about 2,000 of them just kidding) while we in Georgia. Never knew it was such a mecca for beautiful design and inspiration. It was like a waterfall in a desert, like dry  cracked dirt welcoming the raindrops.

It made me grateful for being alive.

In addition to being embraced by the shade of gorgeous Georgian trees, we saw alligators, and owls and an infamous pug owned by this lady.

I tell you I thought I was dreaming.

We spent a lot of time in Europe never knowing the jewels in our own country.

Instead of tell you, why don’t I just show you?




Photos were taken in the small town of Serenbe. Still have lots more to share from our HGTV home tour visit and more!