Christmas 2022 {Acorn Cottage: The Facade}

 Red, green, and gold abound in the front of Acorn Cottage. I adore fresh cedar garlands and wreaths as well as pops of red with red poinsettias and balls. Ribbons of plaid are my favorite to use at the holiday season. Take a walk into the front garden...

Front door crest wreath: Tom Tom & Company

Custom Monogrammed Door Hanger: Cynthia Kolls

Toy Soldiers: Green Acres

Yard Ornaments: Holiball

Plaid ribbon: d. stevens

Live Cedar garland: Mitch's Flowers

Live poinsettias: Perino's Garden Center

2022 Christmas posts:

Acorn Cottage @Night | Acorn Cottage Daytime |

Red, green, and gold, y'all!

SPOOKTACULAR October {Witches}

 These two witches make an appearance at Acorn Cottage each October. Esmerelda and Agnes were purchased years ago (2009) at Green Acres in Thibodaux, Louisiana and add such a spooktacular vibe to the Halloween season. 

Esmerelda guards the sunroom.

Agnes flies high on her broom near the den.

It is hard to believe that the end of October is near, and Halloween is less than a week away.

SPOOKTACULAR October 2020 posts:

Facade | Facade at Night | Chinoiserie Pumpkins | Hazel's Market Pumpkins | 

Hazel's Market, Daphne, AL | Fall Break, The Grand Hotel | Crows | Witches |

Esmerelda & Agnes, y'all!

Halloween Tour {Sunroom}

More Halloween decorations are found in the sunroom. Esmeralda, the witch, ceramic pumpkins, and a papier mache witch basket give the room its "spooktacular" spirit.

The papier mache' witch candy basket is a new addition this season. It comes straight from Seattle's great Timothy De Clue Collection. I am told that there are just a few left of these in stock, so call and get yours shipped today. Just look how cool these are...

Timothy De Clue Collection website: click HERE.

An arrangement of citrus and pine branches fill the vase in the windows along with a glittered black crow perched at attention.

Halloween here in New Orleans is always a fun time for young and old alike.

Halloween decor, y'all!

#tbt {Mardi Gras: Green Acres is the place to be}

 It has been a while since I have made a pass at Green Acres in my hometown of Thibodaux, but the local nursery and gift shop is widely known for the beautiful seasonal decor including wreaths and arrangements. This post first appeared in February of 2012. Enjoy!

My next stop on my tour of Thibodaux shops is a plant nursery and decoration wonderland. Green Acres Nursery & Gift Shop is always a must-stop on my list. It has been for decades.


Front facade

     Opened in 1974 owner Dennis Bahyi stocks the nursery with an abundance of healthy plants and the best selection of seasonal decor and gifts around.
     Green Acres has also become part of my family's Thanksgiving afternoon tradition. I cannot wait to see what's new and available for the holiday season. And I never leave empty handed. The ornaments, garlands, and ribbons are unique!
     Designer Connie Barbera creates custom wreaths, swags, door badges, garlands, and centerpieces. Her work is some of the best around. Her designs are full, well balanced, and always creative.
     On my recent visit, Green Acres was filled to the rafters in purple, green, and gold decor. Mardi Gras decor is popular in these parts, and Green Acres certainly delivers the goods- whimsical jesters, masks, garlands, ornaments, and one-of-a-kind ribbon. CB has created unique wreaths, fanciful garlands, and spirited arrangements.
     I could not resist this large paper mache' mask that will hand proudly (overlooking the bar in my home) awaiting my many Mardi Gras guests.

     Grab your cup of java, kick up your feet, and enjoy my recent tour of Green Acres Nursery & Gift Shop (located at 731 Cardinal Drive, Thibodaux)...



I love these door badges!

     There was even a section dedicated to Spring decor---bunnies, eggs, flowers, and more!

See more of my 2019 Mardi Gras posts:

Mardi Gras Facade at Night | Facade | Door Hanger | Serveware | For the Love of Purple, Green, and Gold | Mardi Gras Living Room | Mardi Gras Sunroom | Mardi Gras Dining Room | Green Acres Nursery |

Green Acres, y'all!

Laissez les bon temps rouler {Stair Parlor}

I always love using the stair parlor for my seasonal decor, and Mardi Gras is certainly no exception. The central table is the perfect place to display seasonal goods and curiosities.

I love keeping collections displayed together, so the Muses shoes look lovely around an arrangement of purple, green, and gold plumes. The base of the arrangement is a king cake work of art by NOLA artist Gwen Markovich of Dat's Awtsy. I cannot wait to add some great shoes from this years Muses parade, one of my favorites.

Nyx glittered purses are housed in a large clam shell below the table.

Several whimsical jesters hang along the ribbon lined staircase. The jesters were purchased years ago from Green Acres Nursery in Thibodaux, LA.

The season is coming full steam ahead with many of the first parades starting this weekend. Are you parade ready?

Mardi Gras 2018 posts:

Spotlights | Nighttime Facade | Facade | Parlor | Canal Place | Stair Parlor

Mardi Gras in the stair parlor, y'all!