Hello sweet friends, are you ready for the long holiday weekend? Today is a special Fashion Friday that includes some fun Merry Making Ideas inspired by the March family. “Now and then, in this workaday world, things do happen in the delightful storybook fashion, and what a comfort it is. Half an hour after everyone had said they were so happy they could only hold one drop more, the drop came.” ~ Chapter 22 of Little Women. Merry Making Ideas Recently, a few of my costuming friends and ... View the Post
Leed’s Castle A Castle For Queens
Leed's Castle is known as "the prettiest castle in all of England". In mid October I visited this lovely estate located in Kent, England. The tour was arranged by the fabulous Ahoy Vintage Cruises. Leed's Castle A Castle For Queens Since 857 a castle has existed on the site. During the 13th century the castle was purchased by Queen Eleanor of Castil. It became a favorite residence of her husband, King Edward I. Isabella of France used it as her primary residence after the ... View the Post
A Gilded Age Mansion
Recently Mr. Decor and I took a trip to Florida for a family reunion. Arriving a few days early we drove down to Palm Beach to that we could finally see A Gilded Age Mansion that has been on my "must visit" list for years. The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum did not disappoint. Fair warning: this is a photo heavy post so pour yourself a cool drink and savor the images. A Gilded Age Mansion In March of 1902 the New York Herald reported that the Palm Beach home of Henry Morrison ... View the Post
The Pittock Mansion and Gardens
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
Storybook Cottage Summer 2022
Welcome to a Storybook Cottage Summer 2022. This fabulous annual event is hosted by my dear friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. If you are visiting from Whispering Pines Homestead let me say, “Welcome to Storybook Cottage!” Wasn’t Anita's summer home fabulous? Storybook Cottage Summer 2022 Here in Texas we have some pretty hot days. I love using various shades of blue to visually cool things down. We found the driftwood from a recent trip to Galveston. The homes there are so ... View the Post
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