Monthly Archives: June 2011

French Virtual Vacation

Since our own roses are taking a little break right now {they are busy producing buds again} I’d love to share this beautiful Rose Garden in Sainte Marguerite de Viette, which is in Northern Normandy. These glorious gardens are part of Les Petits Matins Bleus, where you can rent a sweet French Cottage surrounded by [...]

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Watermelon Lemonade

Looking forward to a sunny, summer weekend? Then you will love this Watermelon Lemonade! The watermelon we can buy from our local grower’s stand is so delicious right now, our family can eat it all day. This drink is so refreshing you will want to make pitchers full. Simple. Delicious. Here’s the recipe: WATERMELON LEMONDADE: [...]

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Merci, Victoria Magazine

Victoria Magazine is one of those magazines, that, the minute it arrives in our mailbox, I stop doing whatever I am, and declare that it’s time for a break! In the spring and summer months, I gather up a cool drink, and head out to the garden to enjoy a few minutes of “previewing” the [...]

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Cottages & Bungalows Tabletops

I had such fun creating these tabletops for the July/August Issue of Cottages & Bungalows using my very favorite FrenchGardenHouse dishes and accessories for summer. Mixing Antique and Vintage pieces for your table settings adds extra punch to any table, and is part of my “use what you have and happily mix in a few [...]

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Photo Shoot Fun

It has been glorious weather here! Sunny, but low 70′s, a slight ocean breeze, just perfect. I’ve had such fun in the garden this week with some photo shoots for upcoming products. The Campagne Line, shown here, will be available mid June here at FrenchGardenHouse. Absolutely perfect for entertaining outside.  A few baguettes, some cheeses, [...]

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