Every summer I visit my home state of Texas with its vast array of mesquite, cactus and sage landscapes and rustic wild west and spanish architecture, to enjoy the company of family and friends.
Texas Bluebonnets in Spring
The rustic style of the old wild west inspire me in my decorating designs at times.
Bluebonnets & Remington's in my study/workshop
Texas Bull Horns
Some interesting designs caught my eye while traveling through south Texas...
Unique rustic ranch fence
Rattlesnake door handle at a friends ranch home
In San Antonio, my favorite Texas city, there is the historic Alamo and just steps from The Alamo is the uniquely beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk where the San Antonio river winds its way through the downtown area with shops, restaurants and bars nestled along its tree lined banks. The history here is evident in it's old hotels, missions and buildings. I always enjoy the romantic ambiance of my San Antonio riverwalk...
The Alamo-San Antonio, Texas
The San Antonio Riverwalk
Yes, I'm a Texas girl at heart, but love the quaint charm of Florida's tourist towns too, where I spent the first part of my summer.
Living in Florida, I visit many places here and Key West is one of my favorites with that unmistakable island feel and adorable victorian homes that the "conchs" have lived in since the 1800's. Pirates inhabited Key West in the 1700's and left a mystique on the island that continue to lure visitors young and old.
Southernmost USA Home
Oldest Key West Home
In my travels, I find throughout the world there are many fascinating and beautiful places where history abounds and I love experiencing all the world has to offer, but it's as they say "there's no place like home" for me.
I wish you many wonderful travels and a place full of love and happiness to come home to...
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~xoxo~
