By Lidy | Published: May 27, 2012
This Memorial Day I am so grateful for the sacrifice each and every member of our armed forces makes each day, and their families and friends. Please join me in praying for each one, until they all have a homecoming like this.
By Lidy | Published: April 4, 2012
Last time, I showed you this year’s Easter Buffet table, now let’s go outside!! Since we live in California, Easter is usually just when the garden starts its fabulous color show…so eating in the garden for Easter is a delight. I recently found the farm table of my dreams in an antique store, but the [...]
By Lidy | Published: April 1, 2012
There is nothing I love more than to gather family and friends for a holiday celebration. Easter, when the garden is starting to be in glorious full bloom is a wonderful time to set up a buffet inside, and have lunch in the garden. Some years I love serving at the table, other years a [...]
By Lidy | Published: February 14, 2012
Of all celebrations, Valentine’s Day is the sweetest. When else can you sneak in a love note, and not have your friends or kids think you’ve “gone over the bend?” Of all excuses to decorate in soft, pastel colors, ruffles, lace and roses, this day surely is the BEST excuse. Not that we need one. [...]
By Lidy | Published: December 31, 2011
Happy New Year! Thank you for another wonderful year, it’s such a delight to meet so many of you through this blog, or as customers of FrenchGardenHouse. I am looking forward to a stellar 2012, and wish you, and all those you love, a year filled with wonder, laughter and joy. {Oh, and extra time [...]
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By Lidy | Published: December 25, 2011
Wishing you, and all those you love, a very Merry Christmas! Thank you so much for spending some of your time here with me. I am blessed by you, inspired by you, encouraged by all of you. When I first started writing this blog, I barely knew what a blog was. I thought surely no [...]
By Lidy | Published: December 21, 2011
I spent most of today working on some last minute petite decorations here at home. The big shipping rush is over, and today was the perfect {and pretty much l a s t} day to decorate a few areas with just a little holiday touch. Of course we have a tree at home, a mantel [...]
By Lidy | Published: December 21, 2011
Need a great last minute gift to make? This fun project is the answer! A gift anyone will love, these decorated MATCHBOXES are so cute. And easy! Take store bought matches, and decorate them for the season. From the large fireplace matches, to the smallest box of matches, each one becomes special when decorated by [...]
By Lidy | Published: December 20, 2011
Looking for an easy, delicious treat to give as party favors, to your neighbors, or to nibble on while waiting for Santa? These delicious Pecans are the perfect holiday snack, so easy to make, and the most amazing blend of salt & sweet. Make more than you think you will need…..trust me. You can wrap them up [...]
By Lidy | Published: December 13, 2011
Do you always decorate for the holidays in the same color? Or, do you like to switch things up, like I do? One year we might have a classic Red & Green Christmas, the next, all white, some years have been “golden””, others pastel. Let these photos inspire you. Be brave. Sometimes a new [...]
