Rose Hill is a family owned cattle ranch located nine miles northeast of San Angelo, Texas. San Angelo is located ninety minutes from Abilene, TX and three and a half hours from San Antonio, TX. This part of West Texas is composed of cotton farms and ranches that raise any combination of cattle, sheep and goats. My husband's family has lived in or around San Angelo since the 1880's.
Living on a ranch on the edge of the desert is not for sissies. Every native plant has thorns, every insect has stingers, and that's not even mentioning the snakes. It rains an average of 20 inches per year here and the temperatures have been over the 100 degree mark for the last several weeks. In spite of these drawbacks, this region does have it's own beauty, not the least of which are the people who live here and their generous hospitality and remarkable creativity.
When the environment is this harsh I think that it is particularly important to have a "soft place to land". That "place" would be our home and that is what this blog is all about: how to make your home a comforting, stylish place for your family and friends using what is available to you in your environment. It's an age-old craft that women have been honing since time began, and one that I think has not been given the credit that it is due.
I hope that this blog will be a source for ideas and inspiration to make your home and gardens a sheltering haven for family and friends. I also hope that the process will provide you with a deep sense of satisfaction as you create a lifestyle that nurtures you and your loved ones!
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