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
A Vintage Garden Tour
Happy Summer! Is your garden in full bloom? It has been a fantastic growing season here at Storybook Cottage. I was delighted when my dear friend Amber from Follow The Yellow Brick Home invited me to participate in A Vintage Garden Tour. If you are coming over from Panoply, Welcome! Doesn't Rita have the loveliest garden? A Vintage Garden Tour Prior to moving to the Fort Worth area almost four years ago, we lived in Phoenix for 10 years. While I can appreciate the desert landscape ... View the Post
Summer Home Tour 2018
Hello and welcome to the Decor To Adore Summer Home Tour 2018. This tour features a lovely group of homes organized by my wonderfully talented friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are visiting via Dimples and Tangles I am so glad that you are here. I absolutely adore Jennifer's sense of style and color! Summer Home Tour 2018 It was been a busy spring here at Decor To Adore. Storybook Cottage received a new roof. The guest bathroom was recently remodeled and refreshed. Amazingly ... View the Post
You Can Grow Peonies in Texas
Like every other woman in America, I LOVE peonies. Their lush petals contain the most delightful scent. Did you know that You Can Grow Peonies in Texas? You Can Grow Peonies in Texas Three years ago when we moved into Storybook Cottage I began to study the English Garden look. One floral staple is the peony. I was so disappointed when I read that peonies were rarely successful to grow in the lower south. We live in a suburb of Fort Worth which is considered to be Zone 8/Zone 8a. I ... View the Post
A Garden Tea Party
I am so happy to be participating in the Tea and Roses blog hop hosted by the ever-inspiring Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home. If you are coming over from A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson may I say, "Welcome!" and weren't her lilacs amazing? I also decided to host A Garden Tea Party, Edwardian style. A Garden Tea Party The endless rain has finally subsided and my garden is starting to come to life. It seemed like the perfect time to enjoy tea outdoors. I recently found these vintage metal ... View the Post
A Love Of English Gardens
I have long had A Love Of English Gardens. The pretty flower beds, lush lawns, lovely seating areas as well as quaint little paths and arbors make my heart beat faster. This post will cover ideas for: Beautiful Blooms The Perfect Layout Hearty Hedges Pretty Paths Sweet Seats A Love Of English Gardens Most English gardens have a relaxed look which is perfect for those that don't want to spend all of their summer days weeding and trimming. While such gardens may look like ... View the Post
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