Blog Page 48 - frenchgardenhouse

Secret Life of Antiques: All Shook Up, Salt Shakers

January 16, 2013 2 min read 5 Comments

The history of salt and salt shakers is quite interesting.

Holiday Hospitality

December 17, 2012 3 min read 10 Comments

Secret Life of Antiques: Antique French Opera Glasses & Binoculars

October 10, 2012 2 min read 3 Comments

What's New: Artist created Halloween Treats

September 17, 2012 1 min read

I promised you my favorite Autumn dessert recipe....and here it is! I hope you will love this. I meant to freeze the left overs, but my family ate them all before I had a chance. FrenchGardenHouse Pumpkin Praline Bars

Weekly Favorites: Artisan One of a Kind Jewelry

August 10, 2012 1 min read

How to Buy Vintage : Vintage Clothing Show

July 30, 2012 3 min read 5 Comments

Antique & Vintage Clothing. Oh! The cut, the fabric, the workmanship. There is nothing like it. This weekend I was lucky enough to go to The Vintage Clothing Show in Burbank. So many treasures to see, from Victorian Laces to 1920's Flapper Style dresses and hats, to 1950's dresses. A sprinkling of celebrities with their assistants and/or stylists shopped this show, but mainly other treasure seekers delighted in the wonderful treats. With so many vintage fashions to choose from, how do you know what to buy, and what to pass by? Here are some tips for buying vintage clothing:

Everything I Need to Know I Learned in My Garden

April 21, 2012 2 min read 19 Comments

Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle.....a seed waiting to sprout, a bulb opening to the light, a bud straining to unfurl. Read more...