Any day now I imagine that a new red sports car will show up in my driveaway. This is to be expected When Your House Has a Mid Life Crisis. When Your House Has a Mid Life Crisis Storybook Cottage is approaching 40 and she is not taking it well. Until recently, she's been pacified with a few nips and tucks suplimented with fillers. But now she is beginning to demand a full on facelift and total body makeover. Back in December she became steamed and busted a hot water pipe. Three days ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles All That Glitters
Welcome to Saturday Smiles All That Glitters! Do you ever get paralyzed in your decorating? Sometimes we need good, basic ideas to jump-start our creativity such as what to put under a cloche. Saturday Smiles All That Glitters I think I see the beginning of a gold garland trend. I first read THIS... Then two days later I perused this party. I'm turning a golden birthday this year. I think that deserves a crown. And vintage pink party dresses. Plus this cake. You can see how this ... View the Post
Can Older Women Wear Hairbows?
I absolutely love the new hair bow and accessory trend for adults. But I wondered, Can Older Women Wear Hairbows? Can Older Women Wear Hairbows? I have reached an age where I now ask myself "Is this look too young for me?" No one wants to be accused of acting like mutton dressed as lamb. So I googled and also searched on Pinterest the topic "Can older women wear hairbows?" Here is what I found. First, you will laugh when you see what Google and Pinterest consider what an older woman ... View the Post
Hoop Skirts at Thistle Hill Part II
On Monday we looked at the glorious first floor of the Thistle Hill mansion. Today's post, Hoop Skirts at Thistle Hill Part II, features the interiors of the second floor. The icing on top of the cake is the lovely portraits of some of the members of the DFW Costumers Guild in all their historical finery. Thistle Hill by Thomas Kinkade, circa 1997 Hoop Skirts at Thistle Hill Part II This lovely room looks as though time has been beautifully stopped. While the bed, side table, and ... View the Post
Hoop Skirts at Thistle Hill Part I
Recently the Dallas-Fort Worth Costumers Guild hosted a Victorian Soiree weekend. Sunday morning started by enjoying brunch at Reata. Then it was on to Hoop Skirts at Thistle Hill Part I. Hoop Skirts at Thistle Hill Part I Thistle Hill (also known as the Wharton-Scott house) is a Georgian Revival-style mansion that was built during the cattle baron era in 1903/4. It is located on what once was known as Quality Hill due to the many fashionable families that constructed homes there. Today it ... View the Post
Saturday Smiles A Small World
I adored this darling interpretation of a room inspired by a Disney favorite. So many things this week made me think about how today we can now reach one another so easily. This resulted in Saturday Smiles A Small World. Saturday Smiles A Small World It was SO wonderful to see posts written this past week that didn't focus just on the sweetheart aspect of Valentine's Day. This gorgeous event truly could work for bridal and baby showers or just a sweet gathering of ... View the Post
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