WICKER AND RATTAN SALE!

                                                       https://www.etsy.com/shop/SouthernWaterlillies

CAROLINA SUNDAY MORNING

I just wanted to share a photo of my Sunday morning coffee table, complete with orange day lilies, and a cup of coffee ( cream and sugar, please).  As you can see, my design style is,  more is more! ; )
Have a wonderful, peaceful day!

CONTEST!

ENTER TO WIN
Okay, better late than never! Here is the prize giveaway I've been promising. A beautiful pair of vintage, brass, taper candle holders!! (candles are not included.)
For those who don't know, brass home décor is back with a vengeance. These candle holders are ideal for display on a coffee table, mantel, dining table or bookshelf. As the holidays approach, I'll share posts that show how I have incorporated my own brass candleholders into my holiday décor.
To be eligible to win, just subscribe to this blog, by entering your email address at the top of the page. Sorry, but only U.S. residents are eligible to win.
The winner will be announced on September 3, 2017. Good Luck!

MY SHED

As promised, here are photos of my own She Shed. The shed interior, at least temporarily, will be used for storage, so for now I can only have fun making the outside beautiful. As I said in my last post, my shed is a work in progress. I will post updates as I continue working.

 This is a photo of the shed while under construction. It only took this husband and wife a matter of hours to construct the shed from the ground up!

 My completed shed! My neighbor said it looks like a place she'd like to relax and have a cup of coffee.

The exterior has been caulked for protection against moisture, and I've started painting. It might take me a while to finish. The weather this Summer has been either brutally hot, or rainy. Stay tuned for updates!

SHE SHEDS

"She sheds" have become the feminine answer to the mancave. These wonderful little havens are cropping up all over, in all shapes and sizes.

These spaces often perform the dual purpose of personal retreat and art or craft studio. She Sheds provide a sanctuary for women who just want a little time to themselves. A place to relax and renew.




"She Sheds" are the ideal places for letting your inner interior designer do her thing!
Go glam, cottage chic, cabin chic or coastal. Your shed design is limited only by your imagination!

My own shed, (a work in progress ; ) , will be featured in my next blog post. Stay tuned for that, and information about an exciting giveaway!!

WELCOME!

Hello, my name is Ava Lilly. Welcome to my blog and my inaugural blog post!

This blog is dedicated to all who love God, beautiful interiors, good food, family and fun.
 I am a native of the South. I 've lived in North Carolina all of my life, and my blog will reflect, among many other things, furnishings and foods that are typically southern.

I have a Etsy shop also named Southern Waterlillies;
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SouthernWaterlillies
I sell vintage home décor and serving pieces. I will frequently blog about pieces in the shop that I find particularly interesting. I welcome post suggestions, positive feedback and constructive criticism.

  I enjoy spending time with my family ( I have twin daughters, who are in college), cooking, eating, traveling and interior decorating!

You will frequently be offered a glimpse into my home via photos of my ever changing home  décor, and the ordinary and not so ordinary exploits of my everyday life. I hope you enjoy all!

These are photos that I took for an upcoming advertisement for my Etsy shop. I'm a big fan of brass and Chinoiserie.