Hello dear friends! I am happy to report that the bathroom is 95% finished. If it would ever STOP raining I could take a few photos. This is the last week of school AND we have a houseguest arriving for the next week. So I'm popping in with a few Mid Week Smiles. By now you may have seen the Downton Abbey movie trailer. I can't wait for September! But did you know that MASTERPIECE FILMS’ first theatrical release The Chaperone is currently in theaters? I hope to see it later this week. It stars ... View the Post
April Pinterest Challenge Front Door Fun
Welcome to the April Pinterest Challenge Front Door Fun. This monthly event is hosted by Cindy of County Road 407. April Pinterest Challenge Front Door Fun This month's challenge was inspired by a front door arrangement by Tracy's Trinkets. The arrangement features: A metal container Leaves and twigs White hydrangeas Green sneeze balls (A name given by my children years ago. Smile.) I loved this arrangement as the design works so well with my front door which features ... View the Post
Sharin’ O The Green Front Garden
Along with Saint Patrick's Day, I think spring might be just around the corner. I hope you will enjoy the Sharin' O The Green Front Garden. Sharin' O The Green Front Garden A huge "THANK YOU" to Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home for organizing this happy hop. If are coming over from Our Southern Home may I say, "Welcome!". I loved the green tablescape that Christy shared. In our front garden, The Top White hyacinths have begun to put on a show. But their full happy faces made 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
Bavarian Oktoberfest Party
Hello and welcome to the Fall In Love With Texas Blog Tour hosted by Katie of Let's Add Sprinkles. If you are coming over from French Ethereal I am so very glad you are here. Wasn't Barbara's fall tour fabulous? Today I am sharing a Bavarian Oktoberfest Party held at Storybook Cottage to celebrate our son's 17th birthday. Bavarian Oktoberfest Party Because the weather is still warm here in Texas this fall our son requested an outdoor cookout to celebrate. I suggested we pay tribute to his ... View the Post
Monet’s Gardens and Lovely Giverny
This collection of posts feature the highlights of Monet's Gardens and Lovely Giverny. The village offers much beyond the famed painters home and gardens. Monet's Gardens and Lovely Giverny Monet’s Home at Giverny Claude Monet's enchanting home is truly in the top 5 of my favorite French experiences. You must see the inside of this charming museum. Monet’s Jardin Clos Normand The Closed Normandy Garden at the front of Monet's home is completely enchanting. Monet's Water Lily ... View the Post
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