French Country House - Texas Hill Country Style

Ode to Missy Dog who Loved Playing with the Kids

Missy found Miss Dolly in the bedroom, picked her up in her mouth, went to the sunroom where my daughter was, and dropped Miss Dolly in my daughter’s lap.

Our Texas House Shed Tears as I Left

Tear drops the size of Texas dripped from the two upstairs windows, like sad eyes, wishing me to stay.
But the job was no longer in Texas, but in Virginia.

Tenth year garden journal: Texas-French Hill Country House

Suddenly it occured to me I needed to check the Mountain Laurel! Was the first sign of spring blooming?
Yes! And what a beauty to behold…one last time.

Sold in 7 hours if…: Texas-French Hill Country House

After preparing the house to sell by purging, pruning, painting, and polishing, we sold it in 24 hours for asking price, despite the deep recession.

Old to Slipper Kitty who Loved Teasing us in the House

Because she was my constant companion, my kids called her Mom’s Shadow.
Likening her love to The Velveteen Rabbit, we relived happy memories.

Remodeling Journal: Texas-French Hill Country House

Because of the cookie cutter houses around here, we have potential to sell high and quickly, despite the recession, since we created a unique and lovely home.

Homeschool Room Remodel: Texas-French Hill Country House

Having accumulated lots of informative books, I enthusiastically planned my dream French Country homeschool room with a touch of Texas.

Ninth year garden journal: Texas-French Hill Country House

Gardening with butterflies and hummingbirds fluttering near me, and the old toad waiting patiently to be dripped by the faucet, are some of my favorite things.