Thank you for all of the sweet comments for my family as we mourn the loss of my mother-in-law. It means so much to me to hear from you, and your expressions of sympathy are much appreciated. Even Mr. CH who never enters the blogisphere was touched. (I read your comments to him. Heaven forbid that […]
Archives for July 2011
Texas Farm House Chic
Today we are touring Lovely Leslie’s Texas farm house. Hopefully you already saw the post (click here) on her darling private chapel. Not only is there a chapel on her farm, but also a wonderful gazebo, a barn, and this fabulous home. Leslie has an interesting story about the gazebo. Dan also built the gazebo… […]
Back Porch Breakfast Bar
We do love living on our back porch. It’s getting too hot during the day to dine alfresco, but breakfast is still a great time to enjoy the breezes and the chirping birds. So I was pretty excited when Mr. CH FINALLY helped me hang a shelf back here. This burgundy shelf was in the house but […]
Rachel Ashwell’s Shabby Chic B&B, part 1
Rachel Ashwell recently purchased a B&B near Round Top, Texas. Just in case you don’t know who Rachel is, she is the designer who created the Shabby Chic style, writing several books about this wonderful look that we in bloggy land love. Her B&B, called The Prairie, is a delightful place, and I had the pleasure of a […]
Ranch Enchiladas
After working all day at the ranch, or even if we’re just chillin’ on the back porch, my family loves these Ranch Enchiladas for dinner. I made them recently and thought I would share them with you. The enchiladas are filled with cheese, and have a meat sauce on top. RANCH CHEESE ENCHILADAS 1 1/2 cup […]
Red, White and Blue at Cedar Hill Ranch
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 […]
Garden Party
My back porch is really my most favorite place to entertain guests. I thought a garden theme would be very nice. I purchased some new terracotta clay pots and painted them with the Annie Sloan Old White paint. The tablecloth is a drop cloth purchased from Lowes. I love using these drop cloths, since they are […]
Thrift Store Shopping
People ask me where I find all of these wonderful old pieces, and the answer is resale, consignment, thrift stores, eBay, local auctions, and Round Top. A few of the things I have found at thrift stores recently are my silver tray (click here to see post) this silver water pitcher, this basket (click here), steamer trunk (click here), […]