By Lidy | Published: August 28, 2012
Are you as thrilled that it’s almost Fall as I am? I can’t wait to add some cozy throws at home, light the candles, and take my sweaters out of storage. I LOVE Fall! I made some simple Fall Candle Centerpieces yesterday. So easy! I decided to make two, and use them on my [...]
Posted in Be Inspired | Tagged autumn, candle, candle vases, fall, how to, jar, leaves, moss, potpourri, tutorial, vase, wreath
By Lidy | Published: August 23, 2012
All images ©Gavin Wade Photographers Every little girl dreams of her perfect wedding day. After seeing Devon & T.J.’s wedding, I’m sure quite a few of you will dream about this one! Take one gorgeous Bride whose smile can light up the sky…… and add a dashingly handsome groom. They are so much in love, [...]
Posted in Be Inspired, Celebrations | Tagged barn, beautiful, bouquet, Bridal, details, devon, editorial, evening, flowers, inspirational, love, notes, orange county, outdoor, pink, reception, strawberry farms, t.j., wedding
By Lidy | Published: August 13, 2012
Hot summer weather makes us want to picnic! A French Country style picnic. When eating outdoors, look for delicious, no cook meals. This Tuna & White Bean Salad fits the bill perfectly. Inexpensive, easy, and healty, it’s perfect on a huge salad, or in a wrap. Ideal cold or at room temperature, no mayonaise either. [...]
Posted in Food to Love, Table Settings | Tagged bean, French Country, hot weather, meal, Picnic, recipe, Salad, setting, Summer, Table, tablescape, tablesetting, tuna, wrap
By Lidy | Published: August 10, 2012
One of a Kind Designer Jewelry, especially pieces made with antique and vintage elements, remain a huge favorite for FrenchGardenHouse customers. I am so blessed to be able to work with many amazing Jewelry Artists! Thanks to you all, our collection is able to change often, offering the finest materials, sterling, gold, semi precious stones, [...]
By Lidy | Published: August 8, 2012
Perfect on a hot summer day, this Wheatberry & Carrot Salad is not only colorful and beautiful to look at, it’s fresh and healthy. Vegan, too! Absolutely gorgeous to look at, and so healthy, this Salad has quite a lot of protein and vitamins. Served with my Herbal Infused Water {see recipe} it makes for [...]
By Lidy | Published: August 7, 2012
It’s a hot summer day here. The kind of day for lots of Herbal Infused Water. So refreshing, so easy to make. Simply choose a pretty glass bottle {or a pitcher will work, too} and insert a few snips of herbs, and lavender. Fill the bottle with clean, water. {sometimes I use sparkling water, but [...]
Posted in Food to Love, In the Garden, at Home | Tagged carrots, cumin, herbal, infused, lunch in the garden, raisins, Salad, water, wheat berry
By Lidy | Published: August 3, 2012
You know I adore France. But England is a close second. Watching Downton Abbey has only rekindled my love of England’s history and beauty, and now the Olympics have sealed the deal. If the Olympics have kindled your desire to visit England, consider Babington House. Nestled in the midst of rolling Somerset hills, Babington House [...]