Yes, I have been saying tarnished silver is in, but I think some of you didn’t believe me. Well, I took the advice of Carolyn at Leftovers (Click here) and got a tarnished piece of silver, that I don’t plan to polish. (Don’t tell my mother-in-law!!) I admit that I will still be polishing some of my […]
Roarin’ Good Pie at Royers
Driving through the Texas countryside on our way to Royer’s, it was a beautiful day. The sun was setting, and we saw the sign for Rachel Ashwell’s new B&B, The Prairie. Rachel Ashwell’s The Prairie, Photo:Rachel Ashwell I really want to see her new place, but we were on a mission, AND we were […]
Road Trip to Brenham Antique Gypsy
I love going to the Round Top Antique Show (click here to see post) but what do I for an antique fix in-between shows? The answer is visit Antique Gypsy in Brenham. Antique Gypsy is one of those fun places that have lots of quirky items. Many pieces here are the type that you might find at Round Top, only they […]
Brenham Road Trip – Herman’s
When I pull off of 290, my shoulders relax as I breathe in the fresh, country air. (Well, that is if the windows are down.) Brenham is a beautiful little Texas town. For city dwellers, it is a welcome retreat with a slower, relaxed pace. Nobody seems to be in too big a hurry here, and […]
Funky Art Cafe
A road trip to Brenham is not complete without stopping for lunch at the Funky Art Cafe. I thought their dessert tray looked so inviting. Sadly they were already out of the German Chocolate Brownies that we requested. Dessert Tray The Funky Art Cafe is actually in the Pomegranate Store. We went on Good Friday […]
Leftovers, Shabby Chic Texas Style
It wasn’t the first time I had been there, but it still felt fresh, and fun. I was visiting Leftovers in Brenham, Texas. I love their casual, Country French style. In their words, Owners Ed Fulkerson and Michael Breddin shop extensively around the world to offer a unique mix of covetable items. Savvy shoppers are invited to our […]
Reflections on Round Top
The bluebonnets are beginning to bloom, spring is upon us, and around here that means one thing – Round Top Antique Week! I just went to the Preview last week, but the main event is this very weekend, Thursday through Sunday. Texas Rose Antique Show I love going to the Round Top Antique Show, and I look forward to […]
