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
Trinity River Audubon Center
My niece Birdie is the youngest member of her local Audubon chapter. She is, pun intended, a rare bird indeed. When she came to visit the Trinity River Audubon Center was a "must see". Trinity River Audubon Center There are a total of 5 miles of trails through three different eco-systems: wetland, forest, and prairie. All the paths are very well maintained and easy to walk. The center is on the migratory path for many birds' spring and fall journey between Canada and Mexico, Central ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles Labor Day
Greetings from Nashville! I am spending the weekend with my darling daughter. Do you have plans for the holiday? Here are some ideas via Saturday Smiles Labor Day. Saturday Smiles Labor Day If you haven't made any plans for the holiday this post is chock full of fantastic food and drink ideas. Garden of Dreams The leaves have started to fall at Storybook Cottage. It's almost time to plant the mums and pile up the pumpkins. But I loved the first year review of Creating an English ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles Summer Reflections
School started this past Wednesday. Sweet Guy is now a junior in high school. When I started this blog he was in first grade. A week from today we will be attending his Eagle Scout ceremony. On Monday I will turn 50. It seems like a perfect time for Saturday Smiles Summer Reflections. Saturday Smiles Summer Reflections We will soon have several family members arriving from out of town. After two months of drought, our garden looked like a wasteland. I spent two full days filling up our bin ... View the Post
Birding At Fort Worth Nature Center
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
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