Garden Tour: Southern California Impressionist Garden

Just in time to inspire you, this gorgeous garden in Southern California. Filled with bright...

Secret Life of Antiques: Antique Parasols

Is there anything more elegant and feminine than a parasol? The term parasol usually refers to an...

A Small Closet Make Over

warning….this post is not elegant, nor French, nor beautiful to look at. This week I finally...

Wedding Shower Brunch in the Garden

This weekend my daughter and her best friend gave the sweetest Wedding Shower Brunch in our garden...

Weekly Favorites: Art Nouveau Objects of Affection

The sweetest collections are often petite, and tug at the heart, like these Antique Art Nouveau...

Red White & Blue, it doesn’t get any better than this!

Red. White. Blue. Classic. French Country. Americana. Happy. Is there any one out there who...

Time to Take Your Dinner Outside

Spring. Friends. Family Dinners outside in the garden. Is there any better way to end the day or...

Secret Life of Antiques: Spode Mandarin {Blue Willow}

The history and romance of BLUE WILLOW PORCELAIN...

Garden Tea Party for Mother’s Day

There is something magical about tea ~ hot, cold, it’s refreshing and relaxing. Reading Tea...

Cottage Style Magazine Garden Feature

I am so thrilled! for my favorite European gardener. That would be Mr. FgH....he is the one who...

Grill It! Pizza Party

Just as soon as the sun peeks out, I whip the cover off the BBQ and declare that Barbeque Season is...

Gardener’s Treats Under $25.00

Looking for a great little gift for your favorite gardener? I love bringing a small gift for a host...

Easy Bunny Treat

Easter is almost here, today I am sharing an easy, fun Easter treat. Although the weather...

In Loving Memory of Annie

Her name was Annie. Born in Holland in 1926, she was the eldest of six, three girls and three boys...

Weekly Favorites: In Love with French Aqua Antique Glass

Hello! I am so happy to be able to share some of these wonderful antique French glass bottles and...

Our Favorite Gifts for Spring

Looking for the perfect gift? here are a few of our favorites! Each one is a great hostess gift...

Weekly Favorites: Antique French Enamelware Body Pitchers

French Enamelware comes in many shapes, colors and sizes. Pitchers like this were used for bathing...

Winter Cafe Chocolat

Winter is the time for a comforting, hot drink. Coffee, Tea, Lattes, Chai, Hot Apple Cider and Hot...

Think Pink!

Love Pink?! I do!  There is nothing like a shot of pink in your home, for romantic loveliness, a...

Secret Life of Antiques: All Shook Up, Salt Shakers

The history of salt and salt shakers is quite interesting...

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