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Tastemaker at Hooker Furniture

February 11, 2015 2 min read 5 Comments

I am thrilled to be featured as a "tastemaker" on the Hooker Furniture's Blog today. I was interviewed by top Interior Designer Wanda Suite Horton, owner of Wanda S. Horton Interior Design in Charlotte, North Carolina. Read more...

New: Inspired Amour Jewelry Collection

January 29, 2015 2 min read 4 Comments

Sometimes it's okay to give your diamonds and pearls a rest and opt for something colorful and fun! All of the pieces in this collection were made with great care in the USA in jewelry designer's studio, by the artist ~ designer. I am always excited to support our local American artists, and know that is something you value, too. Read more...

Guest Post on Transferware

January 20, 2015 1 min read 2 Comments

I am thrilled to be featured on my friend Phyllis Hoffman DePiano's blog The Ribbon In My Journal today, sharing my love of antique transfer ware. Read more...

Prairie Style Weddings: BOOK GIVEAWAY

January 11, 2015 2 min read 97 Comments

Many of you know and love my friend Fifi O'Neill, I am thrilled that Fifi has sent me some of the beautiful images from her latest published book: Prairie Style Weddings. Read more...

Holiday Home Tour 2014

December 11, 2014 4 min read 37 Comments

Welcome to our home, I hope you enjoy a peek into our home, decorated for the holidays. Read more...

Secret Life of Antiques: Collecting Antique Silver

November 20, 2014 1 min read 3 Comments

Antique Silver makes your holiday table shine! The Holiday Issue of Victorian Homes Magazine is absolutely filled with inspiration including my article about Silver. Read more...

Gold & Pink Backyard Bridal Shower

November 04, 2014 2 min read 4 Comments

I had the privilege of lending my garden to a wedding shower my eldest daughter and her sister~in~law hosted for their sister~in~law~to~be. See how they celebrated the bride to be. Read more...

Simple Weekend Luxury: Morning {in bed} Coffee

October 17, 2014 2 min read 6 Comments

One of the many "luxuries" I enjoy in life is weekend breakfast in bed. Here is the recipe for Orange Marmalade from Ina Garten. Read more...

Secret Life of Antiques: Collecting Ironstone

October 14, 2014 4 min read 14 Comments

White Ironstone was originally potted in England in the early 1800's. A collection of quality antique ironstone adds history and decorative beauty to your home, and the pieces are still very usable. Read more...

Friday Wisdom

October 03, 2014 0 min read

Autumn at Your Door

September 30, 2014 3 min read 1 Comment

Treat visitors to a warm fall greeting by dressing up your door for the season. Here are a few super easy ways to say "Welcome to Our Home" to inspire you. Read more...

Friday Wisdom

September 26, 2014 0 min read 2 Comments

Weekly post of words to live by. Inspirational quotes, quotes about living a luxury life, elegance, and beauty.

A Champagne Toast for our Gorgeous New WEBSITE!

September 11, 2014 3 min read 4 Comments

I am so excited to do this post on our brand new FrenchGardenHouse.com website. I hope that by now you have been able to visit our site, and have found it to be even more beautiful, easy to navigate, and a place where you love to spend time and shop.

The Ribbon in My Journal & Give Away

September 06, 2014 1 min read 1 Comment

I am so honored to be featured on Phyllis Hoffman DePiano's Blog The Ribbon In My Journal today. Phyllis is the president of Hoffman Media, publisher of Victoria, Southern Lady, Tea Time, Cooking with Paula Deen and many other gorgeous magazines. Read more...