TARA DILLARD

For 20 years of my career, Southern Living magazine was 'the' resource for clients.  Most had pages dog-eared or torn out ready to ...

Temps & humidity are at their extremes. . Yesterday, after lunching with a friend in town, I had the good fortune of riding shotgun...

With some people, years ago, I learned not to share joyous news.  They took delight in diminishing my joy.  Another epiphany, not too long ...

"Take the rail off", I said.  Friend, not client, we knew the obstacle, husband.  Years passed. Now, below.    Understand intuiti...

Acreage? I see this on wheels. . And made of rescued materials. . No, one of these would not be enough. . Garden & Be Well,...

There is no 'architecture' at my home.  I've created my own.  The humble cottage. Instead of lipstick-on-a-pig with the f...

Built during a poverty cycle, ca. 1930, this awning is wood.  Yes, steps/terrace are bluestone.  When the cottage was built, a cen...

Gravel to the walls, evergreens (few), no rails on the porch, & a fabulous light, below.  Exactly how I described The Cottage project, b...

The Cottage, ca. 1940, has wallpapered dining room walls, painted red, with little light. Tiny budget too.  A few days ago, inspiration via ...

Florida room, below, looking toward the front yard of a 1940 cottage.  Florida room, below, looking toward the backyard. This cottage is Th...