Today marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The Invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the Allied Armies in what would become the largest amphibious invasion in military history. The invasion included 7,000 ships and land crafts manned by over 195,000 naval personnel from eight allied countries. Almost 133,000 troops landed on D-Day. Casualties during the landing numbered 10,300 in a single day with the United States losing 2,051 Americans. We Will ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles A Love For France
Hello dear friends. This post is a bit of a departure from the typical format that you may be used to.Saturday Smiles A Love For France celebrates the lives of bloggers Cote de Texas and the French Basketeer and their beautiful influence in the design world. Saturday Smiles Joni and Andrea You may have now heard that dear Joni Cohen Webb recently passed away unexpectedly. Joni and I had been friends for many, many years. She had begun her blog, Cote De Texas in 2007. I started ... View the Post
Creating A French Inspired Fall Vignette
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to the September edition of the Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by the fabulous Cindy of County Road 407. If you are coming over from Our Southern Home let me say, “Welcome to Storybook Cottage”. I was so inspired by Christy's decor. Today’s post here on DTA features A French Inspired Fall Vignette. This month the challenge theme was to create a Fall Vignette. Our inspiration photo comes from The Cottage Journal. The lovely image ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles Spring Peek
Earlier this week the sun was shining and the temperature made it into the 70s. I immediately was inspired to start cleaning and planting flowers. The next day was freezing once more and I stopped. Today the daffodils are blooming. Here's to more Sunday Smiles Spring Peek. Bedroom Blooms I found this bedroom to be so pretty but truly the entire home is gorgeous. The Hidden History of Versailles This article was so very interesting about the hidden history of ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles The Great
Hello sweet friends! I hope that you all are well. Sweet Guy and I have been very busy with end of year schoolwork. Next week will contain three nerve-wracking Advanced Placement exams. Fingers crossed and prayers appreciated. If he passes they will count for three full college credit classes. We are hopeful that after the tests he will "graduate" from high school with a semester and a half of college under his belt. We are more than ready to do the smarty pants dance. I definitely will have ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles A Touch Of Green
Hello sweet friends! We are having some April showers today. I am hoping they will bring more May flowers. Here's to Sunday Smiles A Touch Of Green. A Cute Cottage Decorator Imogen Taylor has created an idyllic home full of cheerful touches and charming antiques. A Perfect Pairing A lovely springtime color palette is green and lavender. It feels so FRESH! Check out this garden-inspired bookcase decor created with thrift store finds. Earlier this week we canceled our ... View the Post
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