What do you get when you mix 6 design-loving girls in a cozy cottage in the NC mountains for the weekend? A really fun time!
(Lori, Angela, Shannon, Heidi, me, and Renae)
Five of us are bloggers and one wannabe who is highly considering starting her blog (jump on in, Heidi!). We were invited by the hostess with the mostess, Angela, up to her beautifully decorated and delightful cottage in Waynesville, NC for a fun weekend outing. There was plenty of shopping, eating and shop talk with all of these decor-obsessed girls. We even got to see the Cashiers Designer Showhouse that is going on right now and wow, was that a treat.
OH, and by the way, I have been saying it all wrong all these years! Here in Atlanta, Cashiers is pronounced just like it is spelled, like the checker-out girl at the grocery store, you know that way, only plural? Well, Shannon has lived in Sylva for years and told us the way the locals say it: Cashers. We thought that was so funny and could only imagine how that got started. Renae and I joked that it had to be the way the mountain locals said it from long ago. Say it in a Country accent and that’s what you have: Cashers. 🙂
Did that make you smile as much as it did me?
The weather was perfect, in the low-80’s or so, with much lower humidity. There was even a chill in the air early morning. It was a completely delightful weekend and we all enjoyed our getaway so much.
We also hopped over to Asheville for some fun shopping, which I’ll have to share in a later post. I’m going to save Angela’s cottage pics for a Feature Friday later this week, but take a peek at the Cashier’s Showhouse for some rustic inspiration.
The outdoor areas of the house were just delightful to see too. 
All the attention to detail was evident. The weather was so perfect, you would have never known there was a hurricane blowing through on the coast. 
This patio area was extra pretty. 
We walked inside and saw the first room to view and look at who designed this one! Charles Faudree himself. Very cool. He always has great designs. 
This small living room area was his design. 
This house is very rustic with lots of wood and stone. 
I’m not going to talk about every room, but enjoy the pics! I took a ton of them, so sit back and relax.
The above pic was peeking into the master bedroom. I didn’t get all the pics in there, but it looked out over the most gorgeous porch you have ever seen, below.
Here’s the dining room. There were a lot of people in and out so these pics aren’t the best, but you can get a pretty good idea of the size and styles that were there. Lots of rustic elements, as you can imagine in a mountain house. 
There’s Angela taking a peek at something. We had to take our shoes off or put on booties. We opted for bare feet. 🙂
Here’s a view from the front porch. Now isn’t that something!? 
I did love this swing on the front porch too. 
The kitchen was very pretty.
This painted floor caught my eye too.
A perfectly beautiful day it was! 
Here’s the front of the house, where we sat and had lunch on the lawn. That’s my girls right in the center table. 
This interesting and unique statue was on the front lawn. We were discussing it over lunch and my curiosity got the best of me, so I had to examine it further. It’s a little girl, with a bird’s tail feathers. Very interesting, don’t you think?
They had a pretty barn set up as a shop and this neat American flag was on the big doors. It was very fitting and pretty in this setting too.
So, that was our Cashier’s Designer showhouse tour. I hope you enjoyed seeing it as much as we enjoyed being there. You can imagine all the interesting chatter all of us had over all the details. Design loving girls that we are!
It was such a great time, Rhoda. I definitely with Angela. I think we should make it an annual event. Only, with a bit more down time at that beautiful cottage!
Take care,
Lori
http://www.lorimayinteriors.com/blog
Talk about attention to detail…that showhouse is just stunning both inside and out.
I’m still thinking about that porch off the master. I would love to have some coffee (and some of Shannon’s granny’s chocolate cake) there right now…yeah, at 7am, ha!
Great photos, Rhoda! I’m so happy you could join us. Can’t wait until next time!!!
Oh…how wonderful to have a girls weekend! And the showhouse…just lovely…thanks so much for the tour! Going to see if hubby is in the mood for a little trip!!!
Blessings,
Cindy
How beautiful! I just love the setting and the eclectic design mix. When you see a cabin like that you expect rustic or country. This was tastefully decorated. The table on the porch was lovely. I could totally do breakfast there!
So glad that you had a good time!
Jen
Enjoyed looking at all the pics from the showhouse. I got several good ideas from them. I’m glad you had a good time. Makes me want to take a quick trip to the mountains.
Good Morning Rhoda,
Wow! So much eye candy!!!! What a fabulous place and what a nice weekend you had with your gals.
Thanks for bringing us along with you.
Janet xox
http://theemptynest-janet.blogspot.com/
Rhoda your pictures turned out beautifully!! So much better than mine! I loved every bit of the weekend–so glad to get to meet you! Can’t wait til we can do it again {and I am so glad that you will now be pronouncing ‘Cashiers’ correctly !!}
Gorgeous! I absolutely love it Rhoda. This is J’s idea of dream home too.
I am looking forward to seeing Angela’s cottage, also.
Sounds like a wonderful girls getaway weekend.
Hi! Do you know where she purchased those beautiful wicker chairs on the porch off the bedroom? I’ve been looking for some like those. Beautiful photos!
Hi, Kathy, sorry I don’t know any details on any of the furnishings, but there were books in each room.
Sounds like a fun time, and right here in my backyard!! I live between Sylva and Waynesville. Beautiful photos!!
Rhoda,
I’m glad the sun was shining in your neck of the woods! We are still cleaning up after Irene. The Cashier’s Designer Show House is deceivingly small yet chock full of beauty and inspiration. I am curious if each room featured the cost. Also, what becomes of the home after the show — is it privately owned?
Your Friend,
Deborah
Hi, Deborah, I think the were books in each room with costs of items. I didn’t take time to look at them. And we did hear that the house has sold, since the showhouse started. I believe a couple came through and bought it!
Bless Your Heart, Rhoda! for always sharing the neatest trips with all of your followers. I love the mountains. The view from the front porch was breathtaking. We haven’t been to the mountains in several years, so “Thank You” for making me feel that little touch of the mountains. I can almost smell that good mountain air.
I’m a Design Showhouse addict, but I’ve never experienced one that was a log home. What a beautful mountain getaway.
I used to love the magazine “Decorator Showhouse” that Traditional Home used to puplish…still have every issue of the magazine from the the late 1990’s!
Rhoda thanks for sharing the pictures! Your Girls Getaway looks like it was a blast.
Great rooms! Thanks for taking us along on the tour! That porch is amazing.
Mary
That was simply too much fun….for you for sure….but for me living vicariously through your post as well. So many favorites…and I agree…that porch swing is something else. I think I’d love to camp out there and write and read. Again…thanks for all the pics…can’t wait to see Angela’s sweet place!
Beautiful!! I guess you missed the hurricane!
The pictures were beautiful. They made me want to take a weekend getaway to the mountains. Thanks for sharing it looks like y’all had fun. I can’t wait to hear about the rest of your trip.
Rhoda, the pictures are absolutely STUNING! WOW!!! I pinned so many. That porch swing is gorgeous!
You were in my area, how fun. The design house is a dream, I love the porch with that dreamy swing. I love the white kitchen and the fun details with the flowers. Thanks so much for sharing, I can’t wait to see the antique shops you visitied. Maybe I will learn some new spots! Di