Saturday, May 16, 2009

Descriptive Quote about The Inn

"Our venue is a gorgeous home-turned-inn with a wonderful English garden meets Hill Country Texan backyard."

I found this quote on The Knot made by one of our Nov. '09 brides. I just love how it really sums up the feeling of our venue. Thank you Summer! We can't wait to be a part of your very special day.

Hutson-Elliott Wedding on May 10, 2009

Pricilla and Josh were such a sweet and fun loving couple. Their Mother's Day wedding was so full of life. They had a couple attending that had been married 63 years. What a fabulous blessing! Here are a few pictures Norman was so kind to email us. There are many more on his website's events page (look for Priscilla's name).








Photographer: Norman with Thanks for the Memories
Caterer: Dagars
Day Of Coordinator: Brittany Jones with Premiere Event Source

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Updates on Landscaping

The first three pictures where taken last July. This barren hillside has been a thorn in our side aesthetically since we became owners. This is where my love of landscape design gets utilized.

This is off the back porch.
This shot is taken off the veranda towards the pond.
This is looking out towards the ceremony site.

So here is the landscaping work in progress. We have created two sets of rustic stairs with a terraced flower bed in the middle (still in progress here).
This is the way most brides walk out towards the ceremony site. We wanted to make the stairs nice and wide for the times when brides are walked down the aisle by both parents.
No more climbing the bare hill. :)
This picture is taken from the veranda. Another view of the terraced flower beds.
Here is a view of the terraced patio area we are creating. The patio off the deck (where the bar is) will consist of pavers and grass that will taper off into the lawn area. We are planning on another flower bed in the very sunny spot right next to the pond walkway. It is the area that doesn't have green.
Shot of the gazing globe. This bed includes Mutabilis antique rose, columbine, bronze fennel, yarrow, nicotiana, penstemon, thyme, fleabane, lambs ear, hostas, mock orange and sweet olive.
The upper small patio will consist of pavers and river stones.
I will post pictures as everything gets finished up. I am so excited! I hope you are too.

Monday, January 12, 2009

Now that all the painting is done, each room is ready for wall decor and accessories so note that they are not finished yet. I just wanted to get pictures up of the new colors. Everyone who has come through seems to really like the homeyness.

Here are some pictures of what used to be bedroom #1. We are still playing with the name for this room however we are leaning towards the Agave Room. The reason behind it is there is a very large agave plant right outside the big picture window in this room. The blue on the walls and in the curtains along with the sage green in the bedding plays wonderfully with the colors of the agave.


















Here are pictures of what used to be bedroom #3. The feeling of this room will be an homage to the house's original use as a ranch house where horses roamed the property around. It will be part Texas Ranch-part Love of Horses. The tentative name for this room is the Mustang Room. The color doesn't come across very well in the pictures but it is a warm sunset color.


















Here are pictures of what used to be room #4. The name for this room is also still under some discussion. It is painted a soft yellow and will be decorated with a more vintage flair. The bathroom in between this room and the sunset colored room has been painted a cream color to help brighten it up. We found a fun picture that has a collage of all the Texas wildflowers that we hung in there. It is a fitting choice since the shower surround is galvanized tin. One of my favorite features in the house.