2010 Southern Living Showcase Home - Follow The Progress

Roll over the thumbnail photos below for photo descriptions or click the thumbnails for larger views of the progress of the Dillard-Jones Builders 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home at Claremont.

For more information on 'green' features of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home, read the Dillard-Jones Builders Blog.

Feb 25, 2011 - Representatives of Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors present 2011 Southern Living Builder of the Year Tom Dillard with a trip to the PGA's Players Sawgrass tournament.

Feb 25, 2011 - Tom Dillard and Susan Vernon accept the 2011 Southern Living Builder of the Year award from Kristen Payne, Executive Director of the Southern Living Homes Group.

Dec 18, 2010 - Dillard-Jones' Susan Vernon arrives at Sitton Buick with a Suburban full of toys.

Dec 18, 2010 - WSSL's Beth Bradley and Bill Ellis unload toys for tots.

Dec 18, 2010 - Tom Dillard and Susan Vernon present a check for almost $2000 raised from donations made at the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home.

Dec 18, 2010 - More than 1200 toys and almost $2000 were donated by visitors to the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home.

Dec 18, 2010 - Dillard-Jones Builders is a proud partner of the Marine Reserve Foundation Toys For Tots drive.

Nov 30, 2010 - WSSL's Beth Bradley interviews Susan Vernon of Dillard-Jones during a Toy For Tots shopping trip to Target.

Nov 30, 2010 - Toys for Tots shoppers (L-R) Bill Ellis, Beth Bradley, Target Elf, Kathy Vass, Susan Vernon.

Nov. 30, 2010 - Susan Vernon and Beth Bradley check out at Target.

Nov 30, 2010 - WSSL's Bill Ellis stuffs the Target buggies.

Nov 30, 2010 - Susan Vernon and Kathy Vass count the cash donated at the Southern Living Showcase Home.

Nov 30, 2010 - A $900 toy shopping spree to benefit Toys For Tots.

Nov 21, 2010 - Sunday at the Showcase Home includes football in the media room.

Nov 21, 2010 - Visitors enjoy outdoor living space and the outdoor fireplace.

Nov 21, 2010 - Sunset at the Showcase Home .

Nov 21, 2010 - Another successful Showcase Home weekend winds down.

Nov 21, 2010 - Jesse, the Showcase Home Mascot.

Nov 21, 2010 - Susan Vernon, the official cookie baker of the Southern Living Showcase Home.

Nov 16, 2010 - Toys from the Showcase Home tour overflow a truck bed in the Sitton Buick showroom on Laurens Road.

Nov 14, 2010 - More than 1,000 visitors were welcomed to the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home on Weekend 2.

Nov 14, 2010 - Sunday at the Showcase Home saw almost 500 visitors.

Nov 14, 2010 - Showcase Home visitors brought more than 200 toys on Weekend 2 to benefit the Upstate Toys For Tots drive.

Nov 14, 2010 - Visitors enjoy the cozy atmosphere and Christmas decor in the home's den.

Nov 14, 2010 - The Showcase Home tour includes fresh baked cookies, hot apple cider and eggnog compliments of PET Dairy.

Nov 14, 2010 - Visitors enjoy the spa-like interiors of the master bath.

Nov 13, 2010 - Lance Corporal Kevin Krantz and Corporal Randall Cobb of the US Marines Corps with Tom Dillard and Susan Vernon of Dillard-Jones Builders and Margaret Marcum of Spaulding Group of Prudential/C.Dan Joyner.

Nov 10, 2010 - Susan Vernon of Dillard-Jones and Mary Lindsay Bailey of Vass Markets with more than 250 toys collected during Week One of the Showcase Home tour.

Nov 10, 2010 - Toys were loaded in the Yukon XL and delivered to Toys For Tots Upstate drive sponsor Sitton Buick/GMC/Saab to make room for Week Two's haul.

Nov 4, 2010 - Greenville Chef Trish Ballentine wowed the preview party crowd with great food and a great presentation.

Nov 4, 2010 - TALK editor Kim Hassold hosted a preview event for TALK advertisers and readers.

Nov 4, 2010 - Nothing goes with dessert like TALK magazine.

Nov 4, 2010 - More than 400 guests attended the TALK magazine/Dillard-Jones Builders Sneak Preview party.

Nov 4, 2010 - Dillard-Jones homeowners Rich and Corinne Eakins with Tom Dillard, Susan Vernon, Scott Johnston of Johnston Design Group and Southern Living's Brent Warren.

Nov 4, 2010 - Southern Living's Brent Warren and Sandy Hankins of SH Designs Inc.

Nov 4, 2010 - (L-R) Cherith Pratt, Meara Spillum, Southern Living's Brent Warren and Sarah Lynch.

Oct 24, 2010 - The Southern Living Showcase Home in Claremont is a custom design by Johnston Design Group of Greenville.

Oct 24, 2010 - Hand-cut cedar, thin cut stone and Artisan Lap siding by James Hardie accent the home's exterior

Oct 24, 2010 - Garage doors from Overhead Door are crafted from recycled Douglas-fir.

Oct 24, 2010 - The media room is outfitted with an in-home theater by AV Innovations, custom cabinet by Florez Fine Woodworking, and motorized wood drapery panels by Exciting Windows! by Home Interior Solutions.

Oct 24, 2010 - Custom cabinetry by Florez Fine Woodworking is the focal point of the upstairs bar built-in.

Oct 24, 2010 - The upstairs nook features custom trim and a hideaway bench by JC Urps Custom Trim. Interiors by SH Designs Inc.

Oct 24, 2010 - A Citadel themed boy’s bedroom features Young America by Stanley beds, a Lane Emerson leather chair, Stanley Modern Craftsmen desk and Venture Raymond Waites side chair. Interiors by Jeff Lynch.

Oct 24, 2010 - A Jack and Jill bathroom connects the upstairs children’s bedrooms. Interiors by Jeff Lynch.

Oct 24, 2010 - Designers from Jeff Lynch selected a ballerina theme for the girl’s bedroom.

Oct 24, 2010 - The girl’s bedroom includes a Young America by Stanley daybed with bedding and window panels by Pine Cone Hill. Interiors by Jeff Lynch.

Oct 24, 2010 - Adjacent the loft is an ample hallway outside the children’s bedrooms. Interiors by SH Designs Inc.

Oct 24, 2010 - The upstairs loft is accented by a hand-forged iron and red oak balustrade. Interiors by SH Designs Inc.

Oct 24, 2010 - A view of the foyer from the upstairs hallway.

Oct 24, 2010 - The foyer features a dramatic custom staircase of red oak and hand-forged iron by Heirloom Stair & Iron. Interiors by SH Designs Inc.

Oct 24, 2010 - The study features a mix of traditional and contemporary furnishings by Bogari and The Galleries of Brian Brigham.

Oct 24, 2010 - The downstairs powder room features low-flow plumbing fixtures from the Danze® Powder Room Collection. Interiors by The Galleries of Brian Brigham.

Oct 24, 2010 - The bed from Italian furniture designer Calligaris is a focal point of the master suite’s spa-like design by Bogari. Window treatments by Exciting Windows! by Home Interior Solutions.

Oct 24, 2010 - The master bath features a Jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower with stone floor. Interiors by Bogari.

Oct 24, 2010 - Bathroom cabinets by Cabinets & Tops of the Upstate are finished with a low-VOC stain.

Oct 24, 2010 - Family room accents include a hand-tufted rug from Capel and a painting by Greenville artist Julie Shabkie. Interiors by The Galleries of Brian Brigham.

Oct 24, 2010 - Hobby room cabinets by Cabinets & Tops of the Upstate.

Oct 24, 2010 - The laundry room includes ample work and hobby space. Interiors by Jeff Lynch.

Oct 24, 2010 - Bogari selected kitchen bar stools by Italian furniture maker Calligaris.

Oct 24, 2010 - The accent wall in the lower level hallway is made from thin-cut natural stone from Three River Stone.

Oct 24, 2010 - The Galleries of Brian Brigham describes its dining room design as ‘classic yet transitional’. Drapes by Exciting Windows! by Home Interior Solutions.

Oct 24, 2010 - A view from the dining room onto the screened porch.

Oct 24, 2010 - Cedar beams, tongue-and-groove ceiling, and Trex decking highlight the screened porch.

Oct 24, 2010 - The deck features an Alfresco Home Lista dining set from Jeff Lynch.

Oct 24, 2010 - A pervious paver patio provides seating around a large outdoor fireplace. Outdoor furniture includes Maui lounge chairs with Sunbrella fabric from Jeff Lynch.

Oct 24, 2010 - Landscaping and outdoor living spaces blend formal and naturalistic garden design.

Oct 24, 2010 - The home’s rain garden is home to Virginia Sweetspire, Iris and other native plants.

Oct 18, 2010 - A breezeway connects the double garage to the single garage.

Oct 18, 2010 - A shot from the den with a view toward the kitchen and dining room.

Oct 18, 2010 - The back patio is complete and ready for the tour.

Oct 18, 2010 - The design team from Jeff Lynch stages the back deck for tour guide photos.

Oct 15, 2010 - The exterior of the home features gracious outdoor living and cooking areas.

Oct. 15, 2010 - A view from the screened porch into the backyard retreat.

Oct 15, 2010 - The screened porch is accessible from the home's dining room.

Oct 15, 2010 - Porch furniture features fabrics by Sunbrella, a Southern Living national sponsor.

Oct 15, 2010 - The master suite features a contemporary, spa-like design by Bogari.

Oct 15, 2010 - Ivet Ivanonva of Bogari has designed the master suite as a cozy retreat.

Oct 15, 2010 - Closet systems throughout the house are provided by Carolina Closets.

Oct 15, 2010 - Drapes throughout the house are provided by Exciting Windows!

Oct 15, 2010 - The study features a mix of contemporary and traditional designs by Bogari and The Galleries of Brian Brigham.

Oct 15, 2010 - Dining room interiors by The Galleries of Brian Brigham.

Oct 15, 2010 - The 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home is trimmed for the holidays.

Oct 15, 2010 - The family room features a mix of new and antique pieces by The Galleries of Brian Brigham.

Oct 15, 2010 - The laundry room/hobby space features cabinetry by Cabinets & Tops of the Upstate.

Oct 15, 2010 - The laundry room features hobby space.

Oct 15, 2010 - The Jeff Lynch design team has installed interiors for the children's bedrooms.

Oct 13, 2010 - The 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home is complete and ready for interior design installations.

Oct 13, 2010 - Mark Schreckengost of The Galleries of Brian Brigham installs dining room decor.

Oct 13, 2010 - Designers from Bogari work in the master bath.

Oct 13, 2010 - Brian Lehman and Mark Schreckengost of The Galleries of Brian Brigham discuss dining room interiors.

Oct 13, 2010 - The Christmas tree in the family room is by Joel Kirby of Curly Willow.

Oct 13, 2010 - Sarah Lynch and Jennifer Edgerton of Jeff Lynch work on outdoor furniture installation.

Oct 13, 2010 - Richard Bernath of Exciting Windows! By Home Interior Solutions installs window treatments on the screened porch.

Oct 13, 2010 - Cabinetry in the media room was crafted and installed by Florez Fine Woodworking.

Oct 12, 2010 - Landscape architect Clint Rigsby of High Res Studio and Builder Tom Dillard discuss LEED for Homes criteria.

Oct 12, 2010 - Builder Tom Dillard and Clint Rigsby of High Res Studio discuss landscaping at the Showcase Home.

Oct 12, 2010 - Heirloom Stair & Iron installs custom handrails on the deck of the Showcase Home.

Oct 8, 2010 - The 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home in Claremont receives finishing touches.

Oct 8, 2010 - Garage doors at the Showcase Home are made of recycled fir.

Oct 8, 2010 - Keith Goodson of AV Innovations install a speaker in the family room of the SHowcase Home.

Oct 8, 2010 - The shower in the master suite features a stone pebble floor.

Oct 8, 2010 - The master features a garden tub.

Oct 8, 2010 - The master bath nears completion.

Oct 8, 2010 - The study of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home features a coffered ceiling.

Oct 6, 2010 - Heirloom Stair & Iron installs custom iron work at the front entrance.

Oct 6, 2010 - Gateway Supply has selected Danze low-flow plumbing fixtures for the LEED-certified Showcase Home.

Oct 6, 2010 - The Showcase Home has Danze High Efficiency Toilets which use only 1.28 gallons of water per flush.

Oct 6, 2010 - Samson Stone has completed the thin-cut stone fireplace in the family room.

Oct 6, 2010 - All lighting at the Showcase Home uses Philips LED lamps from Black Electrical Lighting Showroom.

Oct 6, 2010 - Heirloom Stair & Iron has completed installation of the custom wood and iron staircase.

Oct 6, 2010 - A view of the staircase from the upstairs loft.

Oct 5, 2010 - GroundsMaster has begun landscaping at the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home.

Oct 5, 2010 - The exterior of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home is nearing completion.

Oct 5, 2010 - GroundsMaster had begun landscaping.

Oct 5, 2010 - Ironwork is complete on the interior staircase.

Oct 5, 2010 - Installation of interior lighting is underway.

Oct 5, 2010 - Chandeliers have been installed in the foyer, dining room and kitchen.

Sept 29, 2010 - Installation of pavers on the front sidewalk has begun.

Sept 29, 2010 - Application of thin cut stone to the outdoor fireplace is complete.

Sept 29, 2010 - Outdoor living areas near completion.

Sept 29, 2010 - Installation of lighting fixtures is underway.

Sept 29, 2010 - The chef's kitchen features stainless Viking appliances.

Sept 23, 2010 - The exterior of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home awaits final touches including custom-made shutters and front entrance ironwork.

Sept 23, 2010 - Granite countertops and custom kitchen cabinets have been installed.

Sept 23, 2010 - The chef's kitchen at the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home is taking shape.

Sept 23, 2010 - Hardwood floors have been finished in 'Early American Matte'.

Sept 23, 2010 - Deck with outdoor cooking area nears completion.

Sept 23, 2010 - Installation of patio pavers is underway.

Sept 14, 2010 - The family room features a custom built-in beside the fireplace.

Sept 14, 2010 - Heirloom Stair & Iron has installed solid wood newels on the stairway, each with decorative carvings and iron work at the base of each post.

Sept 14, 2010 - Cabinets & Tops of the Upstate has begun installation of cabinets and counter tops in the mud/hobby room off the kitchen.

Sept 8, 2010 - LEED for Homes Verifier Dodd Wood of Anderson, SC uses an infrared camera to test the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home.

Sept 8, 2010 - The hallway from the front entrance to the family room features a wall accented with floor-to-ceiling thin cut river stone.

Sept 8, 2010 - The 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home will feature a chef's kitchen.

Sept 8, 2010 - Kitchen cabinet installation is underway.

Sept 8, 2010 - Tile is installed in the master suite shower.

Sept 8, 2010 - LEED for Homes Verifier Dodd Wood reviews the permeable surface of the driveway.

Sept 8, 2010 - LEED for Homes Verifier Dodd Wood checks the home's crawlspace.

Sept 8, 2010 - Thin cut river stone is applied to the outdoor fire pit.

Sept 8, 2010 - Thin cut stone is applied to the outdoor cooking area.

Sept 4, 2010 - The front exterior of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home nears completion.

Sept 4, 2010 - The entrance of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home features stained cedar and natural stone.

Sept 4, 2010 - The driveway of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home is a pervious pavers and pea gravel surface that helps prevent storm water runoff.

Sept 4, 2010 - Outdoor living space at the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home will feature an outdoor cooking area.

Aug 31, 2010 - The exterior of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home has been painted Sherwin Williams 'Dapper Tan'.

Aug 31, 2010 - Stain has been applied to the wood ceiling of the home's breezeway.

Aug 31, 2010 - A view of the back elevation of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home.

Aug 31, 2010 - Stain is applied to the tongue and groove ceiling of the screened porch.

Aug 31, 2010 - Outdoor living spaces take shape at the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home.

Aug 31, 2010 - Installation of an outdoor fire pit made from volcanic pumice is in process.

Aug 31, 2010 - Hand cut custom door casings have been installed by JC Urps Custom Trim.

Aug 31, 2010 - The coffered ceiling in the study has received a coat of paint.

Aug 31, 2010 - The upstairs hallway features a custom built-in bench seat with storage space..

August 23, 2010 - Interior work has begun at the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home including installation of hardwood flooring by Greer Flooring.

August 23, 2010 - Application of exterior primer to brick and siding is underway.

August 23, 2010 - Primer is applied to brick above the cedar entrance at the front door.

August 23, 2010 - Custom interior features include cedar beams on the dining room ceiling.

August 23, 2010 - The study features a coffered ceiling - a Dillard-Jones Builders signature.

August 23, 2010 - All Dillard-Jones homes feature custom trim around doorways and windows.

Aug 9, 2010 - The exterior of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home nears completion.

Aug 9, 2010 - The breezeway features a pine tongue and groove ceiling.

Aug 9, 2010 - A closeup showing the character of the Presidential Shake™ shingles.

Aug 9, 2010 - The exterior of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home nears completion.

Aug 9, 2010 - The back porch features solid cedar columns.

Aug 9, 2010 - Drywall installation is almost complete.

Aug 9, 2010 - The loft features a pine tongue and groove ceiling.

Aug 6, 2010 - Brian Brigham Lehman displays some of the fabrics selected for the family room of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home.

Aug 6, 2010 - The Galleries of Brian Brigham is designing the dining room of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home to feature a mix of antiques and new pieces.

Aug 4, 2010 - Installation of drywall begins by D&S Drywall and Paint.

Aug 4, 2010 - Exterior stone has been applied to the exterior of the home below the siding.

Aug 4, 2010 - Work on the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home in Claremont continues right on schedule.

Aug 4, 2010 - Finishing touches are being applied to the exterior of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home in Claremont.

July 27, 2010 - Installations at the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home include foam insulation, roof shingles, exterior stone and cedar.

July 27, 2010 - FOX Carolina Anchor/Reporter Lauren Elise interviews Tom Dillard of Dillard-Jones Builders.

July 27, 2010 - FOX Carolina's Lauren Elise interviews Showcase Home architect Scott Johnston of The Johnston Design Group.

July 27, 2010 - Presidential Shake™ shingles add to the character of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home.

July 27, 2010 - Thin cut stone is applied to the chimney of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home.

July 27, 2010 - Handcrafted cedar accents windows and doors of the Showcase Home.

July 27, 2010 - The Showcase Home is insulated with ICYNENE LD-R-50™, a renewable-based foam insulation and air barrier material made using Castor oil.

July 27, 2010 - The 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home is equipped with three Rinnai tankless water heaters provided by Piedmont Natural Gas.

July 20, 2010 - Cedar beams are installed by a crew from Ancil Shrum Custom Woodwork.

July 20, 2010 - Wood accents used on the exterior of the home are thick, hand-cut cedar.

July 20, 2010 - James Hardie Artisan siding is a cement board attached with stainless steel nails.

July 20, 2010 - Cedar lintels accent windows on the exterior of the home.

July 20, 2010 - The 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home in Claremont is outfitted with Artisan siding by James Hardie.

July 7, 2010 - Exterior brick is installed to the rear of the house.

July 7, 2010 - Exterior brick is installed on the front of the house.

July 7, 2010 - Rob Murphy of Advanced Central Vacuums installs a Hide-A-Hose central vacuum system.

July 7, 2010 - Electricians wire the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home.

July 7, 2010 - Glen's Plumbing drills holes for plumbing installation.

July 2, 2010 - The front entrance of the Showcase Home is framed.

July 2, 2010 - Rex SynFelt roof underlayment is Class-A fire rated and has extended UV resistance.

July 2, 2010 - Plumbing installation is underway.

July 2, 2010 - Spray foam sealant is visible around foundation walls at the back of the home.

July 2, 2010 - The 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home will feature a screened porch accessible from the family room and dining room.

June 30, 2010 - Installation of windows and doors is complete.

June 30, 2010 - The 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home features Jeld-Wen windows and doors.

June 30, 2010 - Interior Designer Brian Brigham Lehman measures the dining room of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home.

June 30, 2010 - Cabinet designs have been posted throughout the Showcase Home.

June 29, 2010 - Walk-through day at the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home in Claremont.

June 29, 2010 - Susan Vernon of Dillard-Jones Builders and Steve Hipp of Allstate Electrical during a walk through of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home.

June 29, 2010 - Shawn Gray of Cabinets & Tops of the Upstate measures for kitchen cabinets.

June 29, 2010 - Tom Dillard discusses electrical and audio/visual installations with electrician Steve Hipp and Keith Goodson of AV Innovations.

June 29, 2010 - The loft of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home overlooks the home's foyer.

June 29, 2010 - A view down the upper level hallway into the media room of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home.

June 25, 2010 - GBS Lumber arrives with Jeld-Wen windows to be installed in the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home.

June 25, 2010 - A crane is used to complete installation of pre-engineered roof trusses.

June 25, 2010 - The 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home will soon be in the dry.

June 25, 2010 - Palmetto Exterminators applies a pre-treatment of Bora-Care around all windows and door openings for added moisture and pest control. LEED for Homes requires that a three-foot tall continuous barrier (rather than the standard two-foot) is sprayed onto all structural materials in contact with the house foundation.

June 25, 2010 - The exterior of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home.

June 25, 2010 - The interior staircase in the foyer takes shape.

June 22, 2010 - Construction of the upper level of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home is underway.

June 22, 2010 - The 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home features built-up headers with a layer of rigid insulation for greater R-value on exterior walls.

June 22, 2010 - Two-stud corners lessen the amount of wood needed for construction.

June 22, 2010 - Green features include sealed crawlspaces for greater insulation and moisture control.

June 22, 2010 - Pre-engineered roof trusses ready for installation.

June 22, 2010 - Pre-engineered roof trusses are carefully designed to carry the load of a home’s roof to the outside walls.

June 17, 2010 - Framing is underway and house wrap is being applied to the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home.

June 17, 2010 - The main level of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home takes shape.

June 17, 2010 -The front entrance of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home.

June 17, 2010 - The 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home features both a double-car garage and a single-car garage.

June 9, 2010 - Foundation work is complete at the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home.

June 9, 2010 - A crew from Skolas Construction begins installation of flooring at the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home.

June 9, 2010 - AdvanTech flooring will be installed at the Southern Living Showcase Home. AdvanTech engineered wood flooring, sheathing and rim board are highly moisture resistant and provide outstanding strength and stiffness.

May 25, 2010 - Ivet Ivanova of Bogari and Betty Scheiner of Scheiner & Company Interior Design at the design team meeting.

May 25, 2010 - Susan Peace-Vernon of Dillard-Jones Builders leads the first meeting of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home interior design team.

May 25, 2010 - The dig begins for installation of foundation footings at the site of the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home.

May 25, 2010 - Scott Brown of Brown Masonry begins construction of foundation footings.

May 25, 2010 - Recycled concrete is being used as the temporary driveway at the Southern Living Showcase Home rather than gravel. Mulch was made from ground trees and underbrush at the site.

May 20, 2010 - Lot 28 has been cleared and silt fencing installed for erosion control during construction and to protect mature trees.

May 20, 2010 - LEED For Homes projects call for minimum disturbance of the landscape during site preparation and construction.

May 19, 2010 - Clearing of Claremont Lot 28 begins.

May 19, 2010 - Tony Lambe of Lambes Grading And Services clears the lot for the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home.

May 19, 2010 - Trees and brush are cleared, ground and taken from the site.

May 6, 2010 - St. Clair Signs installs the Southern Living Showcase Home sign along Roper Mountain Road.

May 6, 2010 - The Southern Living Showcase Home sign is installed at Claremont.

May 6, 2010 - Tom Dillard talks with representatives of Jeff Lynch Appliance & TV Center during the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home kickoff meeting.

May 6, 2010 - Tom Dillard, president of Dillard-Jones Builders, addresses sponsors, vendor partners and interior designers during the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home kickoff meeting.

May 6, 2010 - More than 70 sponsors, vendor partners and interior designers attended the 2010 Southern Living Showcase Home Kickoff Luncheon at the Claremont clubhouse.