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Birthday Boat Picnic
Summer is officially here on the California coast this weekend, we spent a glorious few hours on the water in the harbor of Newport Beach. Our family got together to celebrate my husband's birthday
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8 Things To Do This Summer: What's on Your Bucket List?
Every summer I make a list of things I want to do during the carefree summer months. Do you? Read more…..
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Secret Life of Antiques: Heirloom Antique Appenzell Embroidery
There are some things that make my heart skip a few beats, amazing hand embroidery is one of them. Appenzell Embroidery is exceptional. Read more…..
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Eleven Essential Accessories for Living the Good Life Al Fresco
Is there any better way to spend an afternoon or evening together than to entertain al fresco? Here are my favorite ways to add some summer fun to your entertaining style and outdoor table settings. Read more...
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Secret Life of Antiques: Victorian Shell Work
Summer is almost here! I can't wait to refresh my living room and dining room's look to reflect the carefree, more casual feel of summer. Read more...
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Whats New: French Antique Glass
Avid antique glass collectors know, there are many different kinds of glass to collect. With all of the wide varieties of antique glass, many collectors choose to specialize in a particular type of glass to collect. Luxury glass, but also every day, useful glass from centuries past.
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Meet Interior Designer Wanda S. Horton from North Carolina
The principal of an award-winning interiors practice, Wanda S. Horton knows the key to keeping interiors fresh is by bringing forth historical, classic elements, while being ever mindful of which trends should be incorporated or left behind. Read More...
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Secret Life of Antiques: Assiettes Parlantes : France's Charming Talking Plates
Inspired by the French love of humor Assiettes Parlantes, or "talking plates" are French transfer ware plates with French sayings on them. Some of the most collectible illustrate the life of a French hero or heroine, such as the plates depicting Napoleon or Jeanne d'Arc. Read more….
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Guest Post for Phyllis Hoffman DePiano: History of Antique Silver Bridesbaskets
I am thrilled to do a guest post on Phyllis Hoffman DePiano's blog The Ribbon in My Journal today about the history of Bride's Baskets…please join us and please leave a comment, I hope you enjoy learning about these antiques as much as I do! Read more….
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Objects of Desire: New Arrivals at FrenchGardenHouse
Inspired by our appreciation of the exceptional, spring welcomes new luxuries, creating an irresistible richness that you will treasure for your home. Our European elegant antiques bring glamorous allure to your world. Read more….
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How to Add French Country Style to Your Home
Ready to add French Country Style to your home?
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Reflect the Vitality of Nature: New Jewelry Collection for Spring
It's Spring! Do you love it as much as I do? Enchanted by the flora and fauna of the season, I've chosen a colorful bouquet of Jewelry to beautify and refresh your every day. Read more….
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Easter
It's almost Easter! Do you love it as much as I do? Each year, we host a fun, casual Easter Egg Hunt and Lunch for our children, their small kids, our friends and their kids and grandkids too. Read more….
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Jewelry School: How To Wear Antique & Vintage Jewelry
How to Wear Antique and Vintage Jewelry. You have a lot of questions about how to wear antique and vintage jewelry, here are a few suggestions. Read more
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Family Birthday Dinner: aka World's BEST CHICKEN
Birthdays are a big deal for me. There is nothing I love more than to have a family celebration here at home. This is the World's Best Chicken Dinner {requested by the birthday girl}. Read more….
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Jewelry School: Antique & Vintage Jewelry
Do you love antique jewelry? In this post, I will answer some of the many questions I get every week from all of you about how to identify pieces, what is antique? what is vintage? and what is something else. Read more….
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New Arrivals at FrenchGardenHouse
Spring Starts Here. Dreaming of sun filled days. Refreshing your rooms with color. Lots of color. Digging in the garden. Smelling the roses. Read more….
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Color: Bring IT!
Longing for Spring? One of the most sure-fire ways I know of bringing SPRING to your world is by adding color, lots of color, to your home. Read more….
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