Hello sweet friends! Welcome to another installment of Travel Tuesdays. This is the second installment in this limited summer series on DTA. Today I have a true gem. It is The Pittock Mansion and Gardens located in Portland, Oregon. The Pittock Mansion and Gardens The Pittock Mansion is a French-Renaissance style chateau which features amazing panoramic views of Portland, the Willamette River, and the distant Cascade Mountains. In 1912 construction was begun on the mansion. By 1914 ... View the Post
Visiting Galveston With A Dog
Hello sweet friends! I have been thinking about what type of content you might enjoy during the the summer months. Perhaps some gorgeous homes, glorious gardens, delicious restaurants, interesting museums, and more? I hope you will enjoy Travel Tuesdays for the next two months. We'll kick off the series by Visiting Galveston With A Dog. Visiting Galveston With A Dog At the end of April Mr. Decor and I decided to travel to Galveston for a mini three day getaway. We've been wanting to get ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles Early Summer
Hello dear friends! How are you doing? The thermostat got cranked up to the 90s this last week. It now feels like Sunday Smiles Early Summer. Refreshing Citrus Mr. Decor and I have begun to talk about retirement (his). He wants a grand adventure to celebrate. It involves tiny house living so I am keeping my eyes open for inspiration. This airstream makes me smile. Crafty Cactus I've been working on the garden adding in perennials, trying to create an English country ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles Yesteryear
I find joy in classic architecture, vintage fashions, farm to table recipes, and a good book to hold in my hands. I rarely find what my heart wants in big box stores. Instead, antique and vintage treasures call to me at estate sales. I sometimes wonder if my preferences and desire for old fashioned kindness make me just another relic? I am thankful for the kindred spirits who read this website. You make me feel that I am not alone in cherishing the handcrafted and seeking out ways of slow ... View the Post
Sunday Smiles Joyful Spring
Spring has been quite late in its arrival this year. It's been cool and overcast. However, it has been a banner year for peonies. Let's celebrate Sunday Smiles Joyful Spring. Pop It Like Its Hot On Friday we moved Sweet Guy out of his college apartment. This Mama bird is so excited to have a chick back in the nest I made this Giant Pop Tart to celebrate. Sunday Smiles Joyful Spring I pinned images from Edward Bulmer’s English Country House over four years ago. But the cheerful ... View the Post
A Basket Of Spring Blooms
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to the April edition of the Pinterest Challenge. This monthly event is hosted by the amazing Cindy of County Road 407. If you are coming over from Bluesky At Home let me say, “Welcome to Storybook Cottage”. Today’s post features A Basket Of Spring Blooms. A Basket Of Spring Blooms This month the challenge was to create a charming spring basket. Our lovely inspiration photo comes from Emily of LeCultivateur. The image features: A Basket ... View the Post
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