The Journal

Friday Wisdom
Friday Wisdom
As we get ready for a long weekend filled with celebrating the 4th of July, I'm scaling back from social media. Much as I love you! Sharing two past posts... Read more...
Shopping | MOST WANTED July
Shopping | MOST WANTED July
From simple pleasures to ultimate luxuries, discover something you can't live without, at FrenchGardenHouse. I've asked some of my favorite editors that I work with what their "favorite picks" are... Read more...
Reflections from a Summer Garden
Reflections from a Summer Garden
It's been pretty perfect weather, and our back garden is displaying every flower to its best advantage. Do you love spending time out in your garden? Read more...
Brilliant friends
Brilliant friends | Interior Decorator Eric Ross from Franklin, Tennessee
Eric Ross is the principal designer at Eric Ross Interiors, he provides truly unique, luxury design solutions for any room in your home, using his God given talent. Read more...
Weekend Thoughts
Weekend Thoughts
Happy weekend! The week flew by, I can't believe it's already the weekend can you? What are some of the most beautiful parts of your garden that you enjoy? Read more...
Red & White Check Antique French Enamelware
Red & White Check Antique French Enamelware
A few weeks ago, something Red & White and French captured my heart. Read more... Read more...
Summer Wedding Shower in the Garden
Summer Wedding Shower in the Garden
Summer months are filled with so many gatherings ~ graduations, weddings, showers, BBQ's and more. This past weekend, one of my daughter's hosted a wedding shower in our garden read... Read more...
FrenchGardenHouse Lobster Salad: What to Make for a Summer Dinner
FrenchGardenHouse Lobster Salad: What to Make for a Summer Dinner
It seems incredible that it's already summer, did spring fly by for you, too? After our boat picnic for my husband's birthday with the family, I served FrenchGardenHouse Lobster Salad... Read more...
Birthday Boat Picnic
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... Read more...
8 Things To Do This Summer: What's on Your Bucket List?
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….. Read more...
Secret Life of Antiques: Heirloom Antique Appenzell Embroidery
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….. Read more...
Eleven Essential Accessories for Living the Good Life Al Fresco
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... Read more...
Secret Life of Antiques: Victorian Shell Work
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... Read more...
Whats New: French Antique Glass
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... Read more...
Meet Interior Designer Wanda S. Horton from North Carolina
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... Read more...