Part Two, The Cottages on The Prairie and The STORE!

Welcome back to visit Part 2

on our trip to

Rachel Ashwell's

The Prairie,

Shabby Chic Couture.

 

We left off in my last post

with a visit to

The Ranger Lounge

and

Cornflower Cottage

with a view of Liliput Cottage.

 

If you missed Part 1

you can visit, HERE

 

 

The next cottage

was our neighbor

and called~

 

Faith Cottage

It has a sweet little porch front and back

along with this raised flower beds in front.

I am sure in season they are filled with flowers

and gorgeous.

 

To the front of Faith Cottage

sits

Blue Bonnet Barn above.

I did not get too close for pics as people were staying there.

 

It too has a pretty little porch and back side

with a

wonderful clothesline

and a sheet moving in the wind.

 

This just takes me back to

my childhood home

with clothes on the line to dry on a pretty day.

Beyond the tree,

and in front of Cornflower in the above pic

sits

a darling green house.

 

This was our view each day

as we walked out of The Cornflower.

 

This is written

in the cement

going inside.

 

Friends Are Like A

 Garden Always

in Bloom

One day there was a red cardinal

that seemed to lose his way and was trapped

flying around inside the greenhouse.

My guy went in and opened everything so he could

find his way out.

Once he did fly away, we closed it all secure again.

I wish I could have taken his pic

but it all happened so fast, I missed getting a shot.

The pretty red bird was so happy to be free once again.

 

Moving on

is another sweet cottage

sitting back in The Prairie

called

Meadow Manor.

It has a beautiful front porch

to relax and take in the

view.

Again, guests were occupying the cottage

and I did not want to get too close

for pics.

 

This beautiful fountain

is situated along side

Cornflower.

I can imagine in spring and summer

the sound of the water would be so peaceful.

Beautiful roses trail

all around the grounds.

We were so fortune to see many

blooming, even in December.

 

Another old building at The Prairie

is

Pearl Barn

 

This is a large white barn used for weddings

and gatherings.

Taking a break

on the back porch of Pearl Barn.

I was looking over at the cows

grazing on the prairie.

 

Just a beautiful view,

so peaceful

calm and quiet.

This is the best of Texas my friends.

Now I know you are waiting to see

the "STORE"

 

The Shabby Chic Couture

is normally closed

 but will open for you upon request.

Of course I made that request

and one of the nice ladies working there

opened it up for us and

I had the whole place to myself.

Well, my guy was there too.

 

Here is a peek inside.

I was so absorbed in shopping.

I didn't know he was taking my pic.

 

 

 

Still shopping~

 

I did purchase a signed copy of The Prairie.

I already had this one, but just had to own a signed book too.

 

One of the little notebooks from this display

found it's way into my basket.

Along with a votive holder

tea cups, wine glasses and a drinking jar!

 

Love the dishes and I purchased a

large serving platter

with the label,

The Prairie.

 

From the linen collection I loved

a floral dish towel

and added it to the mix too.

Just look at the fabrics~~~

******

 

Okay,

I think I was done shopping and browsing

but could have stayed much longer.

 

I did leave with some wonderful treasures from

The Shabby Chic Couture.

 

 

Next time in Part 3,

 I'll  take you around The Prairie for

our daily walk

and a trip into the town of Roundtop too.

 

 

Thank you for joining me at

Rachel Ashwell's

The Prairie.

 

See you soon.

 

Hugs

Celestina Marie