Trader Joe's
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Trader Joe's
Cuisine Kathleen's September Challenge Apples Although many schools in Texas begin a new school year in late August, I always associate September with Back To School. An Apple For The Teacher My table is a tribute to teachers everywhere. Centerpiece Simplicity ~ Faux Apples in a Basket ~ APPLES by Helen H. Moore Apples, apples, what a treat, sweet and tar...
Thursday, September 19, 2013
in off site storage because the Mansion was undergoing
and by Anthony Shaw after 1852.
In addition to the Texas Governor's Mansion,
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Source: http://governor.state.tx.us/mansion |
I highly recommend a tour of this historic home.
Tours are available most Tuesdays - Thursdays
from 10 - Noon with reservations.
Mansion.Tours@tspb.state.tx.us.
Tell me, have you ever heard of Texian Campaigne Transferware? I had not until I visited the Texas Governor's Mansion this past spring. The Texas Governor's Mansion, designed by the prominent Abner Cook in Greek Revival style, was built in 1854, and has been home to every Texas governor. Situated in downtown Austin, across the street fr...
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Joining
More often than not, dinner here at HFTS is served on a tray rather than sitting at the dining room table. No room for a pretty stack, just a simple dinner plate. Printemps by Sigma for Tastesetter. Cotten linens from the South of France. Little pockets to hold the flatware. Blue glass stem for a glass of wine. ~...
Monday, September 2, 2013
We selected this pattern for its simplicity
and the touch of chocolate brown.
Our crystal selection was by Denby
in a rich amber brown with clear stems.
the high-end products under its name.
for an alfresco dinner party.
and the gorgeous rose bouquets in urns.
and woven rattan chargers from Pier One.
china patterns that we own or ones we wished to own.
She called it "wishful thinking"!
I was curious to know what other patterns might work with
Sacred Bird and Butterfly.
Off I went to a local shop that carries this pattern
to see what might be a nice compliment
to this beautiful rust design.
I'm adding the Carolle Paprika dessert plates
to my "wishful thinking" list.
What do you think?
others favor for their personal table settings.
Favorites on the 1st with Alison @ The Polohouse This Month's Theme ~ Favorite China Patterns Still in love and happily married for 38 years! All these years later I wouldn't change a thing, including our choice of fine china which we selected together when we registered for our wedding china. Richard Ginori ~ Palermo Brown We selected this pattern for its simplicity and th...
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