~Texas part 2~{Rachel Ashwell's Prairie}

Of course we had to go see The Prairie.

This would be another great place to stay during antiques 

week, but it books up far in advance as well.

This is the main house you see when you first drive in the long drive.

I could've plopped down in that velvet sofa and never left.

 Love, love, love the tin ceiling and the chippy wood walls.

I hope you enjoyed my tour of The Prairie!

xoxo

~Texas part 1~{the vintage round top}

Back in February I got my issue of Country Living in the mail, and was floored by a article on 

The Vintage Round Top in Texas.

I never thought in a million years that 8 months later I would not only be seeing this beautiful place in person, but sitting in it having lunch with it's owners!

My friend Becki from Curious Details made it all possible and my blog friend and idol Holly, also joined us.

My partner in crime Tanya is on the left.

You know when you see something in a magazine and it's drop dead gorgeous?

Well, this was even better in person.

My photos do not do it justice.

Paige and Smoot are the cutest couple and so sweet.

The kind of people you feel right at home with.

If you are planning on going to the Round Top flea markets in the future, I would highly recommend staying at the Vintage Round Top.

It is books up fast so plan ahead!

I'll be back tomorrow with more of Texas!

xoxo

~I am back and I have a winner~

Texas was all I thought it would be, and more.

It was filled with shopping, good food, and great friends.

More on that to come……

When I returned home, I had one day to whip my house in to shape

 for a Cottages & Bungalows photo shoot.

If you follow me on instagram you should have seen bits and pieces of that.

More on that to come as well.

But for today, I have a winner to announce for this lovely drink dispenser from

Jay Companies.

Thank you to all who entered.

Who is making that caramel apple pie sangria by the way?

The lucky winner is Barbara who said:

I immediately fell in love with that beverage glass dispenser because of the willow base and lid design...thought it was so rustic and unique! Also, I went to check out your dinnerware designs and I am most liking the simple but pretty American Atelier Bianca Bead White square 16 piece dinnerware set, perfect for dinner with some friends or a wonderful night with family! Thank you for giving us a chance to enjoy your products and your blog. Take care always. 

Please email me with your shipping address, and congratulations!

xoxo

~round top texas bound~

I'm leaving on a jet plane……..

Don't know if I'll be back again.

I'll be back Wednesday the 8th, until then, 

you can follow along on my Texas adventures on 

Instagram!

xoxo

~caramel apple pie sangria~{& a giveaway!}

A giveaway sounds fun, doesn't it?

Who doesn't like a giveaway right?

First I'd like to show you a simple recipe for your adult fall festivities

~caramel apple pie sangria~

Sounds delicious huh?

How would you like to win one of those great Fifth Avenue Glass Beverage Dispenser with Willow Base & Lid from Jay Companies.

 On October 8th,  I will announce the winner back here. 

All you have to do to enter is visit Jay Companies and comment back here telling me what else you see that you like. That's it!
One comment per person please, and be sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner.

Good luck!

xoxo