
Thursday, September 23, 2010

The soda syphon or seltzer bottle was a concept introduced as early as 1790. It's a bottle used to dispense carbonated water. These seltzer bottles were popular in the 1920s and 1930s. Today one can purchase seltzer water in pre-filled bottles. It's officially AUTUMN and a delightful time to take a walk in a quiet NYC neighborhood. We no longer have our NY apartment, but I do have some favori...
Tuesday, September 21, 2010

It was constructed in 1840-1841 as the place of residence for Alphonse Dubois, a young French diplomat, sent to the Republic of Texas to represent the government of King Louis Philippe of France.

The original dirt floor kitchen to the property was destroyed by a fire in 1880. This structure was built in the 1950 restoration of the property and is situated where the original hearth's foundations were discovered. I know this is Outdoor Wednesday, but there is pottery in this building. French pottery! I have to take you inside to get a peek.
The four plates to follow are all French, but all unmarked. If anyone has knowledge of where these may have been produced, please let us know.
It's Outdoor Wednesday with Susan @ Southern Daydreamer. Come with me through the bustling downtown streets of Austin, TX to a quiet hilltop that overlooks our state capitol. As we walk through the gates of this old estate, we learn that this home was originally built as the Légation de la République Française during the time when Texas was a Republic. It was constructed in 1840-1841 as...
Saturday, September 18, 2010

Scarecrow, Scarecrow
I see Blackbirds looking at me.
I see Frisky Squirrel
Frisky Squirrel, Frisky Squirrel

Scarecrow, Scarecrow What do you see? I see Blackbirds looking at me. Blackbirds, Blackbirds What do you see? I see Frisky Squirrel Looking at me. Frisky Squirrel, Frisky Squirrel What do you see? I see hoards of acorns Falling from the trees! Yes, here in Central Texas we are slowly falling into the fall season. The temperatures might still be in...
Saturday, September 11, 2010

It's beginning to feel a bit like fall around Blogville. I've yet to pull out any fall decor here at HFTS, but I've noticed that others are full steam ahead for this change in season.
And Fall means it's soon
to be the season for witches in the air.




With all the blue in these wonderful plates I decided to also link this post to Blue Monday @ Smiling Sally's and Tam's Three or More Tuesday @ The Gypsy's Corner. Please visit each of these ladies to see what they are sharing this week.
It's beginning to feel a bit like fall around Blogville. I've yet to pull out any fall decor here at HFTS, but I've noticed that others are full steam ahead for this change in season. And Fall means it's soon to be the season for witches in the air. 19th Century Quimper Plate Marked HB Only Photo Courtesy of Lucy Williams Some may think that Quimper faience was painted o...
Thursday, September 9, 2010


day in the English countryside.

gathered around the table to celebrate.
set the stage for a shared meal.
the story of the farm
scratch about while song birds flitter above.
roam the table.
are known for their gentleness
to be tired after a long day.
many resident poultry.
has joined in the fun.
and join these little critters . . .
round the table . . .

Detail of Hand-hooked Pillow Welcome to the English countryside for the First Barnyard Bash hosted by Happier Than a Pig in Mud. ~ Barnyard Bash English Style ~ Detail of Dinner Plate by Royal Stafford It's nearing the end of the day in the English countryside. The farm animals have gathered around the table to celebrate. Big beautiful sunflowers Held in a Bla...
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The summer we married, my husband was in graduate school, and I was employed as a teacher. We took a portion of our savings that summer and purchased a sailboat. We christened our Catalina 22, “Hyacinths For The Soul” after Saadi’s poem. Our "Hyacinths" provided years of pleasure. We continue to cherish the extras of life as food for our souls.

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