PART ONE~~Visit to The Prairie~ The Shabby Couture!

Hi Friends

Hope you are enjoying the start

to the New Year.

Recently my guy and I visited
The Prairie by Rachel Aswell
located in Roundtop, Texas
population~90.

We had a wonderful time

relaxing in the wide open spaces of our beloved Texas.

As we turned onto  the long

drive up to Liliput Lodge

the first of the 5 cottages on the 46 acre B&B,

we felt right at home.

Liliput Lodge

This beauty was booked

with guests

even as far back as our reservations were made the 1st of November.

Driving around to the left,

we made our way to

the Ranger Lounge to check in for our arrival.

Here are a few pics inside and out of the Ranger Lounge.

Decorated for Christmas and ready to greet guests.

Time to relax in the lounge area

or meet in the morning  for Breakfast.

Notice the white cowgirl hat on the tree top.

Through the curtains where you see the bar chairs, is the kitchen area.

The next few pics are the kitchen and dining areas

decorated with many of RA's fabrics and dishes.

Treasured collectibles of Texas and Shabby Couture.

This is just one of the tasty breakfasts that were prepared

for us each morning followed after,

fruit, tea bread, coffee or hot tea.

Served on Rachel's designer plates. So yummy!!

The next pics are

Cornflower Cottage, the one we stayed in.

True to the name,

is the cornflower blue doors at the entry.

This is the side porch

overlooking palm trees a rose garden,

and this gorgeous lemon tree in full fruit bloom.

Going inside we were greeted

with a cozy room

decorated by Rachel herself.

Using vintage, very distressed furnishings

in a bohemian style with Spanish flair,

this was a restful retreat.

The oval mirror was a robins egg blue

with vintage complimenting shade sconces

on each side also in the same blue.

Over the tub is a rustic and colorful wood ceiling

with chandelier.

Very romantic touch.

The door to the bathroom

is a distressed folding door with a vintage coke bottle opener for a door pull.

Very unique and fun!

In the room area

is a wet sink hutch for

serving coffee, water and stocked with cups,

glasses, napkins and coffee for brewing.

After our 4 and a half hour drive

we were ready

to relax and plan our next day.

The fluffy overstuffed bed was a welcome haven.

My guy said it swallowed me up when I rested on it. 

It was like sleeping in the clouds.

Beautiful Dream Catcher over the bed,

leads to sweet dreams and sold in The Shabby Chic Couture Store on the property.

Now you know I can't wait to shop in the store.

I'll be dreaming of shabby couture~~

Just outside the door my guy picked this gorgeous pink rose

and brought it inside for me.

I placed it in one of Rachel's pretty "The Prairie" glasses.

I knew she wouldn't mind as she loves all flowers too

and it gave the night stand such a pretty touch.

More to come in PART 2

sharing,

pics of the other 4 cottages on the outside,

The Pearl Barn, a walk around the Prairie grounds

and of course the Shabby Chic Store!

I'll just take a peek outside as the sun goes down

saying good day to our journey here on

 The Prairie.

See you next time with much more!

Happy New Year

Celestina Marie