Hello sweet friends! I am headed to Houston to give a presentation on Georgian Gardens tomorrow at Newman's Castle. Recently, I was given a wonderful opportunity, to view Autumn At Highclere Castle Home Of Downton Abbey. It was absolutely magical. To read about Georgian gardens for so long has been wonderful. But to see one in person is beyond compare. Autumn At Highclere Castle Home Of Downton Abbey You cannot imagine the thrill it was to walk up the same path I have seen so ... View the Post
Marianne’s Ball Gown From Sense and Sensibility
Hello dear friends, welcome to a very special Fashion Friday. This was a project three years in the making. I hope you will enjoy Marianne's Ball Gown From Sense and Sensibility. The 1995 version of Sense and Sensibility is my absolute favorite of all the adaptations. The film was directed by Ang Lee and Emma Thompson (Elinor Dashwood) wrote the screenplay. The costumes were designed by the talented Jenny Beaven and John Bright who truly did their historical research. I ... View the Post
Decorating The New Hearth
Hello sweet friends! ! Welcome to the August edition of the Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by the amazing Cindy of County Road 407. If you are coming over from The House On Silverado let me say, “Welcome to Storybook Cottage”. Wasn't Niky's fall inspired vignette lovely? Today’s post here on DTA shares Decorating The New Hearth. This Month's Inspiration Photo This month’s theme is a Fall Basket. Our inspiration photo was found on Janelle Trinette. The image ... View the Post
24 Perfect Hours In Palm Beach
Hello sweet friends! We are trying to keep cool in this extreme heat. Thinking of a recent carefree beach vacation I happily agreed to participate in the Coastal Vibes blog hop hosted by Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home. If you are visiting from Shiplap and Shells may I say "Welcome!" Wasn't Kim's tablescape gorgeous? Today, I am sharing 24 Perfect Hours In Palm Beach. 24 Perfect Hours In Palm Beach We began the day by visiting Whitehall right when it opened. This is probably the most ... View the Post
A Gilded Age Mansion
Recently Mr. Decor and I took a trip to Florida for a family reunion. Arriving a few days early we drove down to Palm Beach to that we could finally see A Gilded Age Mansion that has been on my "must visit" list for years. The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum did not disappoint. Fair warning: this is a photo heavy post so pour yourself a cool drink and savor the images. A Gilded Age Mansion In March of 1902 the New York Herald reported that the Palm Beach home of Henry Morrison ... View the Post
Creating A Jane Austen Inspired Garden
Hello sweet friends, I hope you are enjoying a wonderful Saturday. This weekend I am featuring two posts and two YouTube videos inspired by all things Jane. Today I hope you will enjoy Creating A Jane Austen Inspired Garden. Creating A Jane Austen Inspired Garden Regular readers of DTA may recall that I began the process of creating a Georgian garden in my backyard way back in January. You can read the post HERE. The accompanying video can be seen HERE. Jane's Favorite Plants ... View the Post
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