By Lidy | Published: May 15, 2013
Red. White. Blue. Classic. French Country. Americana. Happy. Is there any one out there who doesn’t love summer settings with these colors? A colorful table calls for a memorable meal. In my mind, memorable means easy too…go figure! This chicken is so good, Pesto Chicken on the Grill. Super easy, and super delicious! My daughter [...]
Also posted in Food to Love, What's New, entertaining | Tagged checked, chicken, china, diinerware, outdoors, outside, pesto, placesettings, recipe, Summer
By Lidy | Published: April 27, 2013
There is something magical about tea ~ hot, cold, it’s refreshing and relaxing. Reading Tea Leaves – 1910- by Harry Herman Roseland Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect reason to have tea in the garden. Gather up the Moms you know, girlfriends too, and make something magic happen. Set your [...]
Also posted in In the Garden, What's New, entertaining | Tagged antique, cups, earl grey, iced, lady grey, mother's day, reading, tea, tea leaves, tea sets, vintage
By Lidy | Published: April 5, 2013
Looking for a great little gift for your favorite gardener? I love bringing a small gift for a host or hostess, and it seems that lately, all my friends are gardeners! Since I’m never sure what plants, seeds, books or tools they may or may not have {gardeners are famous for having pretty much one [...]
By Lidy | Published: March 5, 2013
Hello everyone! I am so happy to be able to share some of these wonderful antique French glass bottles and jars we just got in. It’s been a great afternoon for a photo shoot here in the garden, the sun shone brightly, and as you can see our lavenders are coming back in full force. [...]
Also posted in What's New, weekly favorites: Antiques | Tagged accent, antique, aqua, blue, Bottles, decorative, Demi john, display, Flasks, French, glass, green, Hand blown, hotel, Jars, kitchen, Pickling, Wine, yoghurt
By Lidy | Published: February 26, 2013
Looking for the perfect gift? here are a few of our favorites! Each one is a great hostess gift, birthday gift, or “I love you just because” gift for Spring. 1. Hand Painted Shopping Tote. Just the right bag to take to the market, the flea market, to the gym, school, or anywhere else you [...]
By Lidy | Published: September 17, 2012
We are so excited! artist designed and created decorations for Halloween are here! A little dark, a whole lot charming, I hope you love them as much as we do. Created just for FrenchGardenHouse for 2012, in one of a kind, or very limited quantities….once they are sold, they won’t be back. Will bring a [...]
Also posted in Be Inspired, Holidays, What's New | Tagged all hollow's eve, artist, ballerina, bat, black, boxes, costume, crown, decorate, doll, ephemera, French, german glass glitter, halloween, Holiday Decorating, kewpie, original, porcelain, vintage
By Lidy | Published: January 5, 2012
At the start of each new year, I try to clean up and refresh my clothing closet. Organize. Donate great clothes that I don’t wear anymore. Re~arrange, buy a few new clear containers for scarves, or shoes. And then…comes the fun! I am blessed with a very small walk~in closet, so I squeezed in a [...]
Also posted in Be Inspired, What's New | Tagged Boudoir, Bridal, Closet, French, hand made, Hangers, Lace, Lavender, millinery flowers, ribbon, Ring Bearer Pillow