You know what the bad part of “inspiration” photos is? They make you realize the photos you THOUGHT were nice, of your own house are actually sort of hideous.
Don’t I know it, even when I try to style a setting, like the big girls do on design blogs, it sort of misses the mark. 😀 All of us want a walled-in garden! Karen
Love the French country home above .. and also a fan of Charles Faudree. I have several of his interior design books and never tire of flipping through the pages. Happy Bastille Day! and thank you for sharing these beautiful images!
Leslie, I knew we had a lot in common. 😀 I never tire of Charles Faudree books. His style is always appealing. Have a great week. Eat croissant! xo, Karen
You know how much of a francophile I am, so this post really resonated with me. I especially loved the toile pics. Wish I had the nerve to wallpaper a room with toile but Tom would file for divorce! We’re having a brunch on Sunday to celebrate Bastille Day this year – croissants and oeufs en meurette – yummy! Wish I had a French flag to put out front.
I knew you’d have a Bastille Day party. What fun. Let me know how it goes. I think your home is reflective of French country style without the toile, but I do love it! Karen
Happy Bastille Day to you too! What a great excuse to share these beautiful photos. It makes me want to page through a Charles Faudree book, while indulging in a French pastry at a charming bistro! How about an almond croissant at the Layer Cake Bakery?
Gretchen, I say we have a Bastille Day party next year with the NYE gang. Think of the possibilities. xo, Karen
That would be so much fun! Creating the table alone would be exciting, but then the menu possibilities…..let’s do it!
Welcome home, Karen! Bastille Day is special to me because it’s my birthday! (Even though the only French thing about me is my name.) I have that same little silvery metal Eiffel Tower souvenir, bought IN the Eiffel Tower. It reminds me of our trip to the top in an electrical storm (not recommended). I’m spending these few weeks watching the Tour de France–it’s my favorite armchair tour. Happy Bastille Day, everyone!
D’Arcy, Happy Birthday on Sunday! Have a relaxing day…is Tour de France still going, I watched a little bit in Texas. I’ve only been to Paris once, I hope to return someday to see all that we missed. So many sites, so little time. xo, Karen
Welcome back, Karen! We are still in Maine. I’ve taken a short blogging hiatus, and will return soon. Funny to read your blog as we just enjoyed an authentic French dinner in very Americana Maine 🙂 Doesn’t get more Americana here with the small fishing villages and historic towns. We just needed a break from all the rich and yummy lobster meals. Have a wonderful Bastille Day.
Hi Loi, Authentic French food is always good whether it be in Maine or Marseille! Sounds like a great vacation and the blogging hiatus is always helpful. We’ll all miss you and your amazing posts but trust you will return with some great stories. xo, Karen
Happy Bastille Day, Karen! I love your post. I wanted to decorate for Bastille Day, but I was too enthralled with the Mad Tea Party @ Vanessa’s blog.
Hi Ricki Jill, I’ll have to check out Vanessa’s blog. Hope you have a lovely weekend (on the lake?). 😀 xo, Karen
It wasn’t a lot … but it was something … and in our current state of drought, we are grateful for anything.
with the promise of more on Tuesday. Every drop and every cool day extends our hope for the garden (which looks lush and full in spring) to survive another California summer.
And, five of our longer-term residents found their way home this week, including two pairs that we promised to keep together: Lucky … who I wrote about in January –
Do you suppose Saint Francis can request water on behalf of the dogs’ well-being as well as the garden?
This is my favorite blog. I love the combination of flowers and dogs and love to see the happy puppies going to their forever home.
Goosebumps. So happy for those promises kept. There isn’t a time when I’m listening about the water need in your area that I don’t think about you, the gardens and the important residents. I pray that Mother Nature sends you water to help replenish. 🙂
Beautiful! Just Beautiful! Your photos tell such wonderful stories. You should publish a book of your photos telling the story of Homeward Bound and the garden. I can see it up front at Barnes & Noble.
Such a beautiful garden and I’m so happy that you got some rain. The dogs look so happy, there is nothing not to love about this post 🙂
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