Weekend Trips

Stories and images of our weekend trips exploring the towns around the Farmhouse. Often visiting junk stores in search of items for my next project

The Ella Ruth Tea Room

The Ella Ruth Tea Room

Anderson, TX is about 10 minutes from us in here in Navasota.  When we heard about The Ella Ruth Tea Room and soon-to-be Bed & Breakfast, we put it on our…

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LaurieAnna’s, the most beautiful store ever!

LaurieAnna’s, the most beautiful store ever!

I got an email saying LaurieAnna’s was having a sidewalk sale.  Have you heard of this place?  Do you know where LaurieAnna’s is located?  It’s in Canton, TX and it’s the…

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It’s called Doozie’s Corner

It’s called Doozie’s Corner

Last weekend The Mister and I went to McKinney TX.  They have the best town square of any town I’ve visited.  Great shopping, great music, great restaurants and great people watching…

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Melrose Mansion Part 2

Melrose Mansion Part 2

Back in 1848 when the Melrose Mansion opened, I’m positive the property didn’t look like it does now.  The out buildings have been well preserved, many trees planted and grasses grown…

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Melrose Mansion in Natchez Mississippi

Melrose Mansion in Natchez Mississippi

Some of you know I was at Haven a couple of weekends ago in Atlanta GA.  That’s the Blogger Convention of all Blogger Conventions and even though I learned so much…

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