Home 9 Lifestyles & Wellness in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC 9 Where the Mountains Meet the Heart

Where the Mountains Meet the Heart

Issue: July 2025

There’s a certain magic to designing in the mountains, where the line between indoors and outdoors blurs, and every space becomes a chance to reflect the landscape that surrounds it.

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That philosophy guided Anne Buresh’s project, a serene mountain retreat where every room is flooded with light, texture, and warmth. Layered neutrals and thoughtful details create a rhythm throughout the home that’s both grounded and elegant.
The sitting room offers the perfect blend of ease and enjoyment. Every piece in the room — from the sculptural driftwood coffee table to the Hermes throw — feels authentic to the homeowner’s lifestyle and passions.

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The most striking moment in the home can be found in the powder room, an unexpected jewel box. Hand-painted botanical wallpaper sets a romantic tone, while an elegant marble sink and vintage-inspired brass finishes bring a sense of timeless charm. Hand-embroidered linens and carefully chosen accessories add warmth and intention. Every element, no matter how small, was selected with care; a reminder that the smallest rooms can carry the biggest stories when every detail is considered.

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Throughout the project, the design remained deeply rooted in the client’s lifestyle. The mountains hold stories and the light changes by the hour; it’s only fitting that this home was built to tell one of its own.

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It’s a love letter to the landscape, to thoughtful design, and to the idea that beauty isn’t just in the big gestures, but in the quiet ones too.

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