THE FRENCH HUTCH

Sunday, September 1, 2024

TALES OF THE TRAVELING TOTE AND GIVEAWAY

September 1, 2024

Wishing everyone a happy Labor Day weekend

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Tales of the Traveling Tote and giveaway

Welcome to another adventure of The Tales of the Traveling Tote. This is where my fellow Tales of the Traveling Tote friends and I share our latest travels, projects and our most current events. You will have an opportunity to visit other members at the end of this post and learn about our giveaway.

What I did on my summer vacation!

Travel was not planned this summer since I had a project going that seems never ending. A project I thought would take a few weeks turned into all summer and is still ongoing. We have so much building in our town you have to get in line for the people you want to hire. In the case of my small project, the builder is so busy he's working my project in when he can. We are almost finished with a final date to finish up in two weeks.

This is where we started

The pantry

Shelving removed

You ask, what can I do with such a small space, check back in a few weeks when I share my before and after.

Miss Courtney waiting patiently

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I have enjoyed going to our local farmer's markets for fresh fruits and produce.

Of course Miss Courtney is always giving me a helpful hand.

I've spent a lot of time in all the local garden centers. We replaced all the shrubs in the beds

Before with builder shrubs

After (all plants and shrubs were given away (not destroyed)

Some of our selections

We enjoyed the July Fourth holiday with family

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Before you know it! It's Fall Y'all!

Are you feeling it yet, the transitioning into fall? Here in the south we won't see any major change from summer for a while, usually well into October. We have to imagine the cool crisp mornings that come in late October, if we're lucky!

Thank you for your visit. Check back soon to see what the pantry turns into!

Happy September...

And, another reason I know it's fall...

Roll Tide

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Now for the Giveaway

As always, The Traveling Tote girls want to thank you for following along with our travel adventures. For a chance to win this darling MacKenzie-Childs To Go Tote just leave a comment with Jenna @ The Painted Apron

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I hope you will visit my Tale of the Traveling Tote friends for more fun adventures.

Debbie with Miss Aurora @ Mountain Breaths

Ricki Jill and Countess De Monet, Miss Square Peggy @ The Bookish Delettante

Jenna with Miss Coquille @ The Painted Apron

Emily with Miss Courtney Childs@ The French Hutch

Linda P with Miss Lola @ Life and Linda

Patti with Miss Kenzie @ Pandora's Box

Rita with Miss Luna C @ Panoply

Sarah with Miss Merri Mac @ Hyacinths for the Soul

Jackie and Miss Madi K @ Purple Chocolat Home

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Please join us for our next
Tales of the Traveling Tote post and giveaway
Coming
December 1, 2024

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

DOLLIES AND DOUGHNUTS AND A WINNER

Tales of the Traveling Tote

We have a winner!

Pam at "Everyday Living"

Congratulations Pam! We know you will enjoy using this stylish and easy to grab tote for your summer days..

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Dollies and Doughnuts

While recently unpacking a few of my stored boxes, I unpacked a few of my cloth dolls. I've collected them and received them as gifts over the years and I still love to play with them. These two are very old. This sweet rabbit I fell in love with and finally gave in and brought her home with me from a local gift shop. Bunny can be found out and about at Easter. The fairy was admired and she was a surprise from my son for Mother's Day years ago. She usually makes appearances in the spring.

When Dolly's Doughnuts were making the rounds I added them to my weekend breakfast bar.
Source - Google

I saw this vintage child's tea set while visiting in Fairhope and knew it would be perfect for setting a tiny tea for my dolls

The girls enjoying their tea

My sister gifted me this set of vintage paper cups and saucers. I love the colors and how sweet are they for using for a tiny tea.

The bud vase set have a pink tint

It's always fun to see these little dolls. So many memories....

Thanks for stopping in, I hope you enjoyed your visit. I hope you will leave a comment, it's the only way I know you were here.

Happy June dear friends...

Friday, May 31, 2024

TALES OF THE TRAVELING TOTE AND A GIVEAWAY

Tales of the Traveling Tote

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Kentuck

Today, I want to take you along with me and Miss Courtney as I visit the Kentuck Art Center located in downtown Northport. Tuscaloosa and Northport are separated by the Black Warrior river, only minutes from my home. The Kentuck campus features onsite galleries, artists' studios, workshops and a museum gallery shop with rotating exhibitions. The museum and offices are located in a community funded renovated building built in 1815.

Miss Courtney and I enjoyed a stroll through the Gallery Shop while we were in the neighborhood.

Local artist enjoy a free platform for engagement, healing, and a feeling of belonging for our community. I hope you enjoy your stroll.

I am already planning another visit here to other exhibits and markets.
The 53rd Kentuck Festival of the Arts will be held October 19-20. I can't wait, I only have to walk out my door and down the park trail next to my neighborhood. With over 270 plus artists from around the country there will be something for everyone.

Now for our Giveaway

As always, The Traveling Tote girls want to thank you for following along with our travel adventures. For a chance to win this darling MacKenzie-Childs tote just leave a comment below to be entered in the drawing. I will contact the winner for your mailing address. Thank you and good luck!