On her recent visit, my niece Birdie was on the hunt to find a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher. After doing a bit of research on where they are most often spotted we headed to go Birding At Fort Worth Nature Center. Birding At Fort Worth Nature Center We arrived right as the park opened at 7 am and set out on the Prairie Trail. Although the parking lot had been empty we were not alone. The birding was amazing. Even in the hot July summer, there were still plenty of flowers to ... View the Post
It’s Curtains For Little House
This past week I had the immense pleasure and privledge of particpating in a very special design transformation. It's Curtains For Little House. It's Curtains For Little House Last May I attended Prairie Days at the Little House on the Prairie site in Independence, Kansas. The wonderful owners of the site, Jean and Kristin Schodorf, were in the midst of building a fantastic replica of the Little House cabin. The 1880's Traveling Suit I offered to create the soft goods (curtains, ... View the Post
Amazing Cinema Costumes
I recently joined a few of my fellow costuming enthusiasts from the D/FW Costumers Guild to view a collection of Amazing Cinema Costumes used in various films. The Cut! Costume and the Cinema exhibit is currently on view at the Arlington Museum of Art. Amazing Cinema Costumes The exhibit contains 43 costumes that represent five centuries of fashion and dress. The Phantom of the Opera pink ball gown, designed by Alexandra Byrnetook, my breath away. A true showstopper was from Land ... View the Post
Where Giraffes Eat Out Of Your Hand
Recently the family took a trip to Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. It is a magical place Where Giraffes Eat Out Of Your Hand. Where Giraffes Eat Out Of Your Hand The wildlife center has a 9.5-mile scenic drive. There are two lanes traveling one way. Since you drive your own car you can view the animals as quickly or as slowly as you would like. We stopped often so it took about two hours. Some animals are viewed from a distance. While others like to get up close and ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles à la française
Hello dear friends! This week has gone by in a blur for me. While Mr. Decor and Sweet Guy sailed around the Florida Keys, my niece Birdie came for a visit. All this vacationing has me thinking about my own trip to France which is now just two months away. So with that, I bring you Saturday Smiles à la française. I always walk past Notre Dame Cathedral and may just have to pop into this cafe that is right next door. Saturday Smiles à la française While I am staying at my cousin's home in ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles Tea and Roses
Hello dear friends! Welcome to a special edition of Saturday Smiles Tea and Roses. The image below is of Annabel's, a private club in London, currently covered in peonies and roses. Rare interior shots of the club were recently captured by World Of Interiors and shared HERE. If by chance a club member reads DTA please know that I am coming to London next summer. What I wouldn't give to take tea and wash my hands in the prettiest loo in all of London! (smile) The Summer of Love The ... View the Post
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