When I first started planning this party, I pictured a long table in a field of bluebonnets with the table all set with beautiful plates, silverware and glassware and cloth napkins, all elegantly displayed in the setting sun. Then reality set in. […]
Mason Jar Lights
I just love these mason jar tea lights. I actually made these lights for our wildflower party. They were pretty easily to make. Now that the party is over, I like to get them out for a romantic night under the stars. It was late, I was tired, and so I don’t have photos of […]
Wildflower Party Back Porch
There’s lots more pictures of the ranch party to share. You may have seen the first two posts of this party, here and here. Now, let’s move onto the back porch. This is where people gathered as they arrived to hear some Texas Swing music from a rockin’ Texas band. I love a fiddle, and […]
Party Flag Pendants
Before I tell you about the pendants, I wanted to let you know that we had our big party last Saturday. There’s so much to show you that I am breaking this down into several posts. This post focuses on the pendants. All of the party prep was fun, the party was fun, but the […]
Party Prep – Chinese Lanterns
Since we knew the wildflowers would be stellar this year, we offered our ranch as a location for Mr. CH’s office annual office party. They liked the idea so it’s “Game on!” Is it possible for my response to be Yay and Yikes at the same time? Mr. CH thought it should be no big deal, something […]
White Vintage Baby Dresses
My daughter was trying to prove she knew me better than her dad. She asked him what my favorite color was. (She knows my favorite color when I was her age was purple.) He said, “Now I think it is white.” I say, give that man a cigar… well, metaphorically of course. I’m impressed he noticed. It’s […]
Sewing Basket turned Picnic Hamper
As you can see, I’m still on the front porch. It’s beautiful outdoors so I am just looking for an excuse to stay out here. This basket was inherited and I almost didn’t keep it, but then I thought, “What would Peggy do?” and I realized the answer was “Keep it!!” She’s on a tight […]
First Impressions
I have always heard that since the foyer is where your guests make their first impressions of your home, you should take care to ensure it is just as lovely as the rest of your home. Well let’s face it, that impression is made to some extent long before guests come in your home, on your front porch. And […]
