Today is Shrove Tuesday. The day before Ash Wednesday which then begins the observance of the Lenten fast. This day and the two weeks leading up to it is often marked by feasting and celebration. Most famously in New Orleans here in the states. In Europe, the largest celebration occurs in Italy. May you enjoy the eye candy of Mardi Gras Carnival Costumes in Venice. Mardi Gras Carnival Costumes in Venice The Carnevale di Venezia / Carnevàl de Venexia is the more sophisticated older sister ... View the Post
A Delightful Dickens Christmas
For me, more than any other element of Christmas, it is music that fills my heart with true joy. I am that person who begins listening to the all Christmas radio station the second week in November. I attribute this love of music to my Grandma Mary, a pianist, my Grandma Jingles, an organist, as well as my dad Norman who would dust off the Bing Crosby album every December and proclaim "It's not Christmas until Bing sings it's Christmas!" But truly it is my mother, Nadine, who filled my heart ... View the Post
The Historic Holiday Homes of Galveston
Recently I traveled to the delightful island of Galveston located on the Gulf Coast of Texas. There I encountered The Historic Holiday Homes of Galveston. The Historic Holiday Homes of Galveston Every year the East End presents a holiday tour of homes. But this is not just any home tour as the island is home to several of the most significant architectural gems in the nation. Galveston was once the wealthiest city in Texas. It has persevered over the Great Fire of 1885 and the Galveston ... View the Post
A Dickens Era Themed Tea
My friends, it is hard to believe that today is November 1st. In just one month I will be attending A Dickens Era Themed Tea. A Dickens Era Themed Tea My truly talented friend, Cheryl, will be hosting the Grand Victorian Tea Reception in Galveston, Texas. The tea is held every year at the historic Lasker Inn during the Dickens Festival in Galveston, Texas. The tea will take place from 3:30 pm to 6 pm. Period costume is encouraged, but not required. Reservations can be made HERE. The ... View the Post
Fall, In Love With France
Welcome to the Fall Porches and Patio's tour hosted by Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home. I recently traveled to France for ten days. I spent the first 6 days in the South of France and the warmer climate had yet to show any signs of fall. If you are coming over from Panoply, welcome! Doesn't Rita have an amazing green thumb! Here at Storybook Cottage in Texas, there is not much fall to be found. The summer blooms of roses, morning glories, zinnia's and impatients are still going ... View the Post
The Quilt House La Maison du Boutis
In the Occitanie (Occitane) region of southern France lies the small village of Calvisson. In the petite town center sits an unassuming building, The Quilt House La Maison du Boutis. The Quilt House La Maison du Boutis True treasure awaits behind the soft blue colored doors. Boutis (stuffing) is a type of Provençal quilting that has been made in the South of France since the 17th century. Two layers of fabric are layered together, a design is marked out, stitched and then ... View the Post
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