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Beadboard UpCountry
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A Provencal Bouquet for Northern Italy

This is the bouquet I would want for any special occasion.  Squash blossoms, just picked,They last only for a few hours so time is of the essence........ The product of Zucchini and Pumpkin...

3 h ago

Northern Italy Quake, Thinking of our Friends at Arte Pura

Three earthquakes occurred in the Emilia Romagna Region of Northern Italy.The first was 22miles North of Bologna. At least 6 people were killed in Bologna it hit at 4AM.   This da...

20 may 12

The Wonder of Arte Pura

As you know, when we get in a shipment of Arte Pura it is like xmas around here......Here is the Magia bedspread /duvet unironed right out of its beautiful bag.This customer designed it with the Eleg...

10 may 12

Beer, Margaritas or Mint Juleps??? Take your Pick!

There is a dilema here in Brenham..(Image from austinbeertown.com)Culture Clash!!!!!!In this little village of Brenham, Texas some things are considered sacrosanct..... Blue Bell Ice Cream, Sausage, ...

04 may 12

Juliska in Spring WOW!

Nothing says spring like a tulipiere filled with Spring bulb flowers.  This is new.This is Juliska... Three parts that all fit together and you can use them individually.Part of the Country Esta...

19 apr 12

Peacock Alley on Pinterest

Peacock Alley is now on Pinterest...... Laura, their IT person is doing a great job.This is a Peacock Alley Bed......From MY Pinboard.(Imagecococozy.com)&n bsp;But also there are other fabulous looks ...

14 apr 12

Clearing my Design Mind.....

I needed a break.......... After two weeks of antiquing and antiquers, I needed to visually and mentally STOP.This was the solution......This is the new Arte Pura Flagship Store in Riccione Italy. Lo...

07 apr 12

Round Top Our Way......Youre Invited!

Our Shop is 15 minutes from Round Top. Sun April 1 we wil be open 11 til 5 (maybe later)We will be open next week Mon 12 to 6 (maybe later)Tuesday we will be open 10 til 9 serving wine starting ...

31 mar 12

Round Top: A Touch of Europes Last Visit

On Saturday La Bahia will open its doors again for Round Top Antiques week.It saddens me today THIS will be the last visit for A Touch of Europe here at Round Top.  Not bad news you will be...

27 mar 12

Surprise guest at your wedding!!!!!!!

So you have booked the Manchester town hall in Manchester England at the same time as The Queen of England, was having an occasion for her Diamond Jubliee..... What do you do ???? Send her a jovial n...

24 mar 12

The ART of Arte Pura Table Linens

Im not going to write a lot on this one, just want you to enjoy the beautiful table linens of Arte Pura.This is with the elegant lace trim and the Evento Slipcover...The elegant lace down the center ...

17 mar 12

The ART of Arte Pura

Anyone who reads this blog knows I am insanely crazy for this line of Italian linens.  This is now a dated word "bedspreads" Not here.....  Some of these beauties are like gowns, do...

10 mar 12

Flowers in the Fireplace

They had some fabulous hyacinths at a local garden shop, reminded me of some we bought in Paris.So I stuck them in the fireplace.  The fireplace is from the 50s when the house was built.I know t...

08 mar 12

Provisions in Paris, Ile St Louis..

While getting provisions in Paris, Robes and I have our little things we like.....The first day he went to the market alone and got things HE wanted..... I think becauseI had been there in Sept ...

29 feb 12

Whimsical Kitchenware from France

This is not the kind of thing that normally floats my boat.   But there are these shops in France whose functional merchandise is so whimsical they are worth a second look.Pylones are&...

26 feb 12

Friday Macaroons for You!

Edible Friday,,,,, Dont ask for the recipe just enjoy the view.Juliska cake plate.......OOPS! Some fell off!!!!!I guess Ill have to indulge myself....... With this,Some cafe in this named "...

24 feb 12

Going to France in Two Styles!!!!!!!

Soooooo you want to go to Provence????? How bout May, how bout staying in this villa outside Isle Sur la Sorgue, with a few other like minded people that will be enjoyingantiquing, cooking, wine...

19 feb 12

I want an Orchid car for Valentines day.

 You know after the Xmas season is over, I cant wait to get back to music I havent listened to for 30 days........Not that Diana Krall, Michael Buble arent fabulous for xmas music whic...

13 feb 12

The PERFECT Valentine Gift!!!!!!

Happy Valentines day.  Ok here s the deal,,,, Men, I think, are in LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, or they are clueless as to what day it is and will look at the TV and assume that chocolates, flowers, perfum...

10 feb 12

Anne de Solene & Sonia Rykiel Spring Linens! Fabulous!

 Because we carry Anne de Solene in the shop, and it is not only gorgeous on its own but mixes so well with other things because of their wide array of Vexin solid sheets, I never miss seeing th...

04 feb 12

Upholstered Macaroons from Designers Guild

When I saw the offerings from Designers Guild and Christian La Croix who also has a line with them,it reminded me of the colors of a box of macaroons.  (the French ones)How fun is this??????Tric...

01 feb 12

I WAS in Paris! M&O Riviera Maison!!

First, the Imaginings of my previous four posts on Paris as you may have guessed,  were REAL.Last time Robes and I were at M&O there was an attempted break in at the house in the back where ...

28 jan 12

If I was in Paris Parte Quatre

If I was in Paris the provisioning of the apartment would include fragrant flowers and bougies or candles.I know the New Panetone" color of the year is orange.  Looks like Mother Nature...

21 jan 12

If I was in Paris, Part Trois

If you EVER buy another cook book and you love bistro food  GET THIS!The authors are the owner of the ever popular Bistro Paul Bert, Bertrand Auboyneau and the food critique of Le Figaro, F...

19 jan 12

IF I WAS IN PARIS ,PART DEUX

When you go to Paris, you dream of the first restaurant you go to when you get there.  It sets the tone for the whole Paris experience.  If I was in Paris I would want that place to be...

17 jan 12

IF I WAS IN PARIS, Part One

If I was in Paris, I would stay in La Carrotte Apartement,I would visit Maison et Object and see Arte Pura s new spring collectionIF I WAS IN  PARIS...To see La Carrotte go to my sidebar and cli...

16 jan 12

Take a Little Sip of the Country!

AN INVITATION FOR YOU!On Saturday the 14th of January,Downtown Brenham wil be hosting its firstwine tasting!Called the UPTOWN SWIRL attendees buy 25$ tickets that entitle the purchaser to  wine ...

07 jan 12

The Tournament of Roses.....

This year the parade will be on Jan 2nd....... Usually it is on New Years day.It is a spectacularly unique show of flowers, bands, horses and all that is great about Pasadena and California........

01 jan 12

Why do I love this lilac color so much?

When I opened my copy of Veranda I fell in love with this new Jewelbox of a Jewelry shop Mish New York.  Loved the chandelier,the mural by Mark Uriu Studios, the color of the lacquered...

27 dec 11

Thank You, Merci & Gratzie

Theres no better way than this I can think of to share xmas except with the work of photographer and artist Kees Terberg.Paperwhites and fairies....A Bloembox and a fairy.....Sitting on an Amary...

24 dec 11

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