I love this cool display case.   I would love to tell you more about it – but I can’t.  Well, at least not until 9 am CST today.  Come back, and I’ll give you the details of where you can find one for yourself.  🙂

Have you ever… slept under the stars?   Outdoors in the fresh air, with a soft breeze, where you could count the stars as you nodded off to sleep? I have.   When I was little, my brother and I would visit my grandparents in Oklahoma. On occasion my granddad would say, “Let’s sleep under the stars […]

There is so much going on around here that I am SO EXCITED about.  Oh and I’m building a new house, did I mention that?  My days are over-stuffed, but stuffed with good things. Here are 3 of those good things. 2 YEAR BLOGIVERSARY AND 2 GIVEAWAYS The giveaways are closed.

When you hear the name, EVANGELINE, do you think of Longfellow’s poem? Do you think of a French girl from long ago?   I think of a girl who’s beautiful and full of life, One who brightens up any room as she enters, The one who loves laughter and sees the good in life,A girl who cares […]

It’s been a full year for me, and my, wow what a year.  My house has changed dramatically.  Thanks for all of your wonderful inspiration and advice; it’s gone from lots of reds to whites and neutrals. I want to mention my friend Caroline, since I decided to take the neutral plunge after seeing just […]

I am very thankful this year as we celebrate Thanksgiving. I have so much to be thankful for – my family, my friends, a roof over our heads, and so much more.   Blessed beyond measure would describe me.  I want to let you know how much I appreciate you and how much I am […]

  Here at the ranch we like to create a relaxed lifestyle and home that is also graceful and beautiful, a place that embraces family and friends in a comfortable way while making them feel special and celebrated.  I think of the French life being about family and friends in a beautiful setting, sitting around a […]