The Journal

Notes From the Road | Carmel
Notes From the Road | Carmel
I'm sharing our trip to Carmel in California, it's such a charming town, and the perfect weekend trip. Read more...
The Art of Living a Beautiful Life
The Art of Living a Beautiful Life
Let's make a pact, you and I, to “live a beautiful life” by mindfully creating simple moments to elevate the everyday. Read more...
Notes From the Road | Visit Mercerie Ultramod Paris
Notes From the Road | Visit Mercerie Ultramod Paris
Today we're visiting Mercerie Ultramod, the oldest haberdashery in Paris. Read more...
Recipe for Antique Oyster Shooters
Recipe for Antique Oyster Shooters
Food for romantics, tender little tastes of the sea may be all you need to begin a perfect evening. Oysters can be served on beautiful antique oyster plates, or on... Read more...
Celebrate Spring with a Colorful Flowering Table
Celebrate Spring with a Colorful Flowering Table
Set a beautiful al fresco table with floral patterned dishes and a flower centerpiece. Read more...
How to find the best antiques
Tips For Buying Antiques
If you have a passion for antiques - here are my best Tips For Buying Antiques. Read more...
Delights of Spring & Easter Table
Delights of Spring & Easter Table
Rabbits and nests make for a cheerful spring table setting - the delights of Spring & Easter Table. Read more...
Afternoon Tea in Paris
Afternoon Tea in Paris
Let's celebrate life today with Afternoon Tea in Paris, in an enchanting setting inspired by all things French. Read more...
Visit Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
Visit Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
Today I invite you to join me in a visit to one of France's most beautiful places to visit in the South of France. Let's Visit Moustiers-Sainte-Marie! Read more...
A Hearts & Bees Romance
A Hearts & Bees Romance
A Valentine's Day brunch for friends, or a special time with your certain someone. Read more...
Romantic Homes Magazine cover for FrenchGardenHouse
Romantic Homes Magazine
Lidy Baars, of FrenchGardenHouse Antiques published in Romantic Homes Magazine over the years. Read more...
Giving with a Story
Giving with a Story
Tips to elevate your gifting to be personalized, on point and extra wonderful - Giving with a Story. Read more...
How To Choose Antique Decorative Accessories
How To Choose Antique Decorative Accessories
How to choose antique accessories to add layers of character and tell the story of you and your family at home. Read more...
a year in flowers at French Garden House
A Year in Flowers at FrenchGardenHouse
A year of Flowers filled with centerpieces, posies and floral arrangements. Read more...
Christmas Memories Floral Arrangment
Christmas Memories Floral Arrangement
Style a holiday moment with this easy Christmas Memories Floral Arrangement. Read more...