Author: Katherine Laughlin

P. Allen Smith’s Top Picks: Plants to Gift for Valentine’s Day

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the pressure to find the perfect gift for your loved one can sometimes feel overwhelming. While chocolates and flowers are classic choices, why not consider something that lasts longer and brings a touch of nature indoors? This year, I’m thrilled to share my favorite plants to gift for Valentine’s Day, each one chosen for its beauty and symbolic meaning.

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A Journey of Inspiration: My Trip to Cashiers, North Carolina for the Cashiers Designer Showhouse Event

I recently had the joy of visiting the charming town of Cashiers, North Carolina, where the annual Cashiers Designer Showhouse event unfolded as a feast for the eyes and soul. Celebrating its 26th anniversary, the event serves as a vital fundraiser for the Cashiers Historical Society. Designers transformed a luxurious custom-built home into a masterpiece of color, texture, and light, offering attendees a glimpse into the limitless possibilities of interior design. The highlight of my trip was sharing stories and insights at the Canyon Kitchen at Lonesome Valley—an exchange that reminds me how sharing creativity enriches us all.

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Health Benefits of Gardening

I’ve always sensed that gardens have a magical quality. Perhaps this is why I’ve spent a lifetime visiting, studying and designing them. Many are beautifully arresting while others, such as those focused on food, are highly productive. I’ve found some of the smallest or those assembled by ‘amateurs’ or enthusiasts to be some of this most compelling.

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Herrington

Previous Next Herrington Estate The Garden At White Gates I’ve often said that designing a garden for someone is a very personal act of creativity.

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