Roos, Hens, & a Few Chicks Too

Roos and hens and a few chicks too.

Welcome!

(Click on photos to enlarge)

Shelia @ Note Songs

Heart of Home Party

Roosters and Chickens ~ Honored Guests

Summer in Texas

I think the sign says it all . . .

So come into the cool of the AC, and grab

yourself a refreshing glass of iced tea.

And let me tell you about a great book

for those of you who favor feathered friends.

THE ART OF THE CHICKEN

by Linda Arnaud

More than just a cookbook, in addition to 85 of the author's favorite chicken recipes, the pages of this book are filled with gorgeous photos of hundreds of chicken collectibles. As the publisher says, "A barnyard of delights for collectors of folk art, kitchenware, and cookbooks." Need I say more?

You'll find a copy of this book available here on Amazon.

Another unusual recipe book is one written in French, but also full of delightful photos of chicken collectibles, including many pieces of French faience.

It's no secret that here at HFTS one finds

a collection of French faience in many forms.

And tucked among pieces of faience

are other small treasures that often

fall into the category of feathered friends.

Egg Cups and Covered Dishes

Chicken Inspired Vignettes

At Various Times During The Year

Pottery Barn Chicken Wire Tray

You can read the story of these

delightfully hand painted eggs here.

They were a gift from the very talented and generous

Priscilla @ Letter from the Northwest

Vintage "Take Courage" Card Stand From England

Folk Art by New Mexico Artist, Mark Kluck

Note Cards to Write a Party Thank You

to Our Hostess, Shelia of Note Songs

Does your mother know you're out partying?

Grab a partner and dance on over to join

all the other roos, hens and chicks at the party.

Click here ~ Shelia is expecting you!

Also joining

Tabletop Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life

REDNESDAY @ It's a Very Cherry World

Bunny Hop Wednesday @ Bunny Jean's

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style

Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

Show & Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home

Cool Off with Courtly Check

The Dog Days of Summer

Or as the French say,

"Canicule"

In any language, this time of year is

HOT ~ HOT ~ HOT

But I know a place with cool temps and cool things.

Come along with me to . . .

Neiman Marcus' Gift Gallery

And my favorite MacKenzie-Childs' look

~ Courtly Check~

Ottomans, Pillows, and Poofs

Courtly Checks and Courtly Stripes . . .

With a punch of red.

Whimsical Fun!

A fashionable mix for the table.

Delicate porcelain from

Mustardseed and Moonshine, South Africa . . .

Absolutely adore these

fabulous chargers in poppy red . . .

And the Courtly Check covered cake plate

ready to head out to a picnic.

Bowl Full of Sparkly Courtly Check Balls

Organically Styled

Metal Accent Pieces From Donna Karan

A Bit of Asian Influence

Bamboo Chargers by Juliska,

topped with MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check dinner plate,

Mustardseed and Moonshine salad plate in poppy red,

and porcelain noodle bowl with chopsticks by Donna Karan.

Such a clever presentation with the

chopsticks an integral part of the noodle bowl design.

Interesting Layers of 

Color, Pattern, Texture

Beaded Coral Napkin Ring,

Kim Seybert, NYC

Eclectic fashion makes me smile!

I find it all

~ Pretty COOL and Inspiring ~

Tell me, what do you think?

Table styled by the talented Mr. Glenn!

Joining

Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage

Tabletop Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life

Rednesday @ It's A Very Cherry World!

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style

Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here

Tablescape Thursday @ BNOTP

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

Summer Cloche Party!

I spied this beautiful cloche vignette in the home of one of my dearest friends, so I snapped a few photos to have something to share for Marty's Cloche Party this summer.

Take a closer look.

Can you see what's

resting inside this beautiful cloche?

A beautiful reminder of the love of a

mother and her bond with her fledglings.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Click the link below to join

Marty @ A Stroll Thru Life

for her Summer Cloche Party.

Also joining:

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style

Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

Show & Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home

Tea with Two Patriots

Meet Mary Kate

and

Lucy

They've been busy preparing for all the July 4th festivities

and are eager to relax with a cup of tea on the porch.

They've set the tea table with Richard Ginori China

and their favorite red polka dot tea service.

Look at the star spangled 
details of this beautiful china.

Lucy chose a chocolate 
cupcake for her teatime treat.

Mary Kate has her eye on a cherry cupcake.

What flavor would you like?

It's very hot here this summer,

but they've picked a shady spot on the front porch.

Shall we join them?

All ready for the neighborhood 4th of July Parade,

Mary Kate has on her special star spangled dress.

She is very patriotic and most proud to be an American.

Lucy's mom made her dress 
with both stars and stripes.

See that big lone star?

This girl is proud to be both American and a Texan!

Looks like these proud little 
patriots found the perfect spot.

With the red, white, and blue flying in the breeze and

fireworks shooting across the tea table . . .

These two are all set 
to enjoy a patriotic tea time.

Lucy wishes you a Happy 4th of July

and

Mary Kate says,

"Don't forget to fly the red, white, and blue."

"Y'all Come Back Now!"

The dolls and everything on the table were

thrifty finds as well as the table and chairs.

You can read about the make-over here.