Poinsettia Celebration at Ellison's Greenhouses

Ellison's Greenhouses presents

Poinsettias Celebration

November 19-20th, 2011

You won't want to miss this weekend! 

 There will be thousands of Poinsettia of all sizes, and colors.  There will be a hugh tree made of poinsettias.  Ellison's grow Poinsettias and then after the celebration they ship them out to all of the nurseries. 

 It is just something to see.

There will be vendors with crafts, wine to be sampled, and Santa will be there.

Purchase all of your Poinsettias.

 It is a great backdrop for you to take pictures of your loved ones.  

We always take one for our Christmas cards.

Ellison's Greenhouses 

Book you room with us at The Brenham House!

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Enjoy this great Weather at The Antique Rose Emporium

The weather has been glorious!  

It's time to get out to the Antique Rose Emporium!
Nov. 4,5, & 6, 2011
24th Annual Fall Festival of Roses
All Presentations are FREE and there will be food vendors on site.

Get great ideas for your yard, and pick up some fall plants.   Walk along the paths throughout the Antique Rose Emporium.

 It is also a great place to take photos

 that will have absolutely beautiful backdrops for your photos!

Click here to read and see all of the plants.

Antique Rose Emporium 

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Quilts by Men at Copper Shade Tree an American Fine Craft Gallery

Copper Shade Tree 

an American Fine Craft Gallery

Located in Round Top 

Oct 26-Nov 20, 2011 

Quilts by Men

Copper Shade Tree 

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What is Cooking at The Brenham House?

Whistle Stop Pie 

at The Brenham House

So easy and so--o-o-o good!

Mix 1-1/2 c. brown sugar, and 6T flour together and place in the pie shell.

Mix 1 c. half and half, 1 c. heavy whipping cream, pinch of salt,  and 1 tsp. vanilla together and pour slowly over the brown sugar mixture.  Sprinkle 1 tsp cinnamon over the top and dot with thin slices of butter.

Bake in a preheated oven at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees for remaining 50 minutes.

Let the pie cool and serve!

Pumpkin Spice Cookies for a Full House!

Fall is in the Air .... finally!

Not complaining just awfully grateful, after this hot summer!

This afternoon meet the other guests and enjoy Fresh Baked Cookies while deciding where to go and what to do this weekend!

Lots going on this weekend in Washington County.

Pizza Movies and Wine at Pleasant Hill Winery

Chili, Wine and live music by Mike Gallo at Windy Winery

Pig 'n Whistle is having Halloween costume contest and Live Music by Gene Hackemack

Yum is having a Halloween Costume Contest, plu great food and wine.

Don't forget Volare Italian Restarant, 

Brenham Grill, 

BT Longhorn Saloon, 

or Brazos Belle! 

Wine Swirl in Downtown Brenham

Save the date!

January 14, 2012

Wine Swirl in Downtown Brenham!

Book your room Now!

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You purchase the beautiful wine glass for $25.00 and then go through the town for samples of wine and tidbits of food.

These glasses will come in a box and will make a great gift for Christmas!  Give them to your friends and then come to Brenham for our Wine Swirl!

What great Fun!

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Surprise Visit at The Brenham House

Today, I had the best surprise!

 I had a visit from, Karen, the prior innkeeper of The Brenham House!

It was so delightful to visit with her and find out more about the home.  It has been a long process for us to gather information about the house and the people who lived in it, throughout the years.

She brought with her some pictures, of The Brenham House, from owners before her time at The Brenham House.  It was so good to get to see the home and and yardscapes.

Karen, we hope your will come and visit again in the future!

  

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What is Happening this Weekend at Windy Winery?

Chili Fest

October 29th, 2011

3:00- 6:00 PM

Music by Mike Gallo

Chili and Wine, of course!

Beautiful Weather

Windy Winery 

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Pizza, Wine and a Movie at Pleasant Hill Winery

For all of you coming this weekend to The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast

CHECK THIS OUT!

COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED!

Oct 29th

 starting at 5:00

Pleasant Hill Winery will be serving

 PIZZA and WINE and 

the MOVIES start at 7:00 P.M.

It is scheduled to be cooler weather so bring a sweater or jacket!

What a great way to spend the evening!

MOVIES:  The Simpson's "Treehouse of Horror" 

and 

"Little Shop of Horrors" 

staring Rick Moranis, Steve Martin, John Candy, and John Belushi

For more information go to Pleasant Hill Winery

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The Turn of the Screw at Unity Theatre

If you enjoyed the last performance at Unity Theatre.... just get ready for

Mark your calendars for this 2 week, 8 shows production!

All of our guests have the best time going to the shows

 and then discussing it at 

breakfast the next morning!

Have your been to Ranch Antiques at Commerce Street?

Ranch Antiques in downtown Brenham, Texas

has the most unique and beautiful pieces of furniture that look like art!

Ranch Antiques offers an insight into Brazil's colonial pas, with reproductions that are made from sustainable heirloom woods salvaged from 18th and 19th century Brazilian ranches, haciendas, and churches.

Come and check them out at 117 W. Commerce Street,

Brenham, Texas

Ranch Antiques 

Need a Unique Gift?

Wonderful Gift Idea!

Enhance Your Stay by adding a Brenham House Cookbook when booking on-line or by phone for that unique gift.

This cookbook has 79 recipes that we use at The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast.

It is a collection of great Brunch recipes plus desserts!

Many can be made ahead and baked off the next day.

  

The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast 

What is Fresh Baked at The Brenham House?

Afternoon refreshments at The Brenham House!

Today our guests are having Chocolate Chip with Cherries and Pecans.

Can you smell them? yum-m-m-m!

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Garden Dream Room

Relax in our Garden Dream Room at The Brenham House!

This is a painting hanging on one of the walls.

Located upstairs, this large room is quite private. 

A comfortable queen bed, private bath with tub shower combination

and

 sitting area with two comfortable chairs to watch your favorite movie or just sit and talk.

Come stay with us!

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Royer's Pie Haven

Located just across the street from Royer's Round Top Cafe is 

Royer's Pie Haven!

You can come in for breakfast, pie and coffee, pastries, or order a pie to go!

What a great idea!

www.Royerspiehaven.com 

Just tell them The Brenham House sent you!

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What is new at Royer's Round Top Cafe?

Royer's Round Top Cafe

Great food and great fun!

Royer's Round Top Cafe 

and now Royers Pie Haven for breakfast, pastries, pie and coffee or just order a pie! 

Just 15 minutes from The Brenham House!

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What is Coming Up?

Steel Magnolias is being performed at Unity Theatre

Oct. 13-16, 20-23

www.unitybrenham.org

Emilio Colon will be performing Bach:  Suites for the Cello

Oct 15th, 3:00 PM at 

Round Top Festival Institute

www.festivalhill.org

St. Mary's Polish Heritage Festival

Oct 23, 2011

11:00 AM Family, Food, Music,

Live Auction at 12:30

701 Church Street, Brenham, Texas

979 836-3932

Guess Who Came to Visit Us?

Welcome to The Brenham House!

I had the most exciting visit today from a beautiful woman, and her precious family, who actually grew up in our home!  I was nervous because I wanted her to like the house, but I knew there had been many changes over the years.  

She was able to share, with her boys, some of the stories of her childhood and now they would better understand what she was describing.

I got to ask a lot of questions about the house!

They were in Texas for her mother's 88th birthday.   

Happy Birthday Mrs. Vinas!

I hope you all can smell the cookies baking!

Sara Hickman returns to Blinn College-Brenham

After ten years Sara Hickman is back to celebrate 

the tenth year of the Dr. W.W. O'Donnell Performing Arts Center.

You won't want to miss this!

October 23, 2011  Get your tickets early 979 830-4024

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Great Coffeehouse close to The Brenham House

Mobius Coffeehouse
1120 S. Market Street
Just a few blocks from The Brenham House!  When you are out and about and need a great coffee, sandwich, and free WiFi this is the place to go to!

Mobius Coffeehouse 

They serve Independence Coffee, which is roasted locally, and so-o-o- good!


You may know the coffeehouse by the BIG RED CUP that sits on top of the coffeehouse!

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What is showing at Copper Shade Tree?

Copper Shade Tree

An American Fine Craft Gallery

Henkel Square

102 Schumann Lane 

Round Top, Texas

Wed. 12-4 PM

Thurs.-Sun. 11-5 PM

Copper Shade Tree 

This show presents original designs by nationally acclaimed rock artist 

Carlos Moseley

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My Grandmother, fondly known as Kate

This is my father's mother, my grandmother, Ruby Kate Rhode and her pet deer!

This picture was on a post card.

She was born and reared in Iota, Louisiana.  The family moved to Beaumont, Texas after she graduated high school, in 1919.  Someone burnt down her father's two general stores and that is why they moved to Texas.

  

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Thyme Day Spa in Downtown Brenham, Texas

What THYME is it?  

It is time to treat yourself to a wonderful experience.  

Located at the end of our street is this wonderful oasis.  

You can call them at 979 421-6044 or go online to check out all of their services.

Thyme Day Spa 

The Brenham House Bed and Breakfast 

1800's Gas Parlor Chandelier at The Brenham House

This is the chandelier in the stairwell at The Brenham House!

  It is a lovely fixture that dates back to the late 1800's. 

 It is a Victorian Parlor gas chandelier that burned kerosene.   The kerosene was stored in the brass base of the lamp.  It has a chimney and at the top is a smoke bell of opal glass used to snuff out the lamp.  

  It has an opal glass domed shade and crystals to refract the light.  It has been electrically wired and is such a reminder of our history.

Such a beauty!
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Deneen Pottery Mugs

Come have coffee with us!  

Our Deneen Pottery Mugs are for sale. 

 Each one is hand made on a potters wheel.  They are lead free and dishwasher safe, microwavable and made in the USA!

  We have cranberry with white, or teal green with raspberry trim.  Each has a picture of our historic home with a vintage '59 Jaguar parked in front.  What a wonderful way to remember your trip by drinking your coffee or tea, at home, from you own Brenham House Mug! 

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35th Annual Chappell Hill Scarecrow Festival

Make your plans now and reserve your room with us!

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com 

"One Ranger: A Memoir"

Washington County Community Read

Oct 1- Nov 10, 2011

Come meet the authors:

Thursday Nov. 10th, 2011

5:30-7:00 PM at Brenham National Bank.

It is free and open to the public!

Lifetime Learning Brenham 

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Reminder to enjoy Leftovers at Six o'clock

Just a reminder....Don't forget to get out to Leftovers at 6:00!

Leftovers

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Unity Theatre presents Steel Magnolia

Unity Theatre presents Steel Magnolia 

Three week performances.

Nothing better that a great southern story!

Book with us now and add your tickets!

 We will have them waiting for you at will call.

Unity Theatre 

Brenham House 

New Store Buildings at Henkel Square in Round Top, Texas

We drove out to Round Top, Texas today.

Many of the vendors are already set up.  In Round Top there are 7 new buildings, on the square, that house shops.  It is really growing.  One of the new stores is The Apothocary

We also notice that the Copper Shade Tree has relocated to a new building across the street from where they were.

www.coppershadetree.com 

Brenham House 

Brenham's Olde Towne Bakery

Brenham's Olde Towne Bakery is now serving lunch!

Stop in there and see what is going on.

Brenham's Olde Towne Bakery 

Check out their website by clicking above.

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Left Overs Round Top Celebration!

You won't want to miss a trip to Left Overs Antiques!

3900 Hwy. 290 

Their celebrations are so much fun!  Food, Food, Food and Jazz Music at 6:00 PM

Great deals on such beautiful stuff!

I hope all of my guests staying with us are reading these blogs!  You really need to add this to your itinerary.

www.leftoversantiques.net

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The Sunday House

There are so many great places to shop and discover wonderful items to buy and places to get great designer ideas for you own project!

The Sunday House is located at 3990 Bluebonnet Blvd.

 Brenham, Texas

(just off Hwy. 290 between Brenham and Chappell Hill, Texas)

www.TheSundayHouse.com 

hours:  Wed.-Sat. 10-5:30 PM

Sunday 1-5:00 PM

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com 

Dates for the Fall Round Top Antique Festival 2011!

Each festival seems to expand. 

 This FAll ROUND TOP ANTIQUE FESTIVAL STARTS September 17 and goes though October 2nd.

Make your plans now!

We are talking about miles and miles of shopping!  Everything from food, crafts, French and English antiques to all kinds of collectables.  If you are looking for something specific, you will find it there.  Come early for the best buys.   www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

What You Will Need for Round Top Antique Festival!

Getting Ready for Round Top Antique Festival!

Washington County Fair 2011

Today starts the Washington county Fair!

Kicked it off with a wonderful parade downtown.

Put on your boots and get on out to the fairgrounds!

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com

Fall Dinner Party at The Brenham House

Fall Party at The Brenham House!  

It is always fun to host a party.  Coming up with the table design is the most exciting.  

I used my gold chargers with party glassware.  

The wine goblets are from the famous Warrick Hotel, of Houston.  A great find when they tore the hotel down.  It is fun to think of what star may have used the glasses, back in the day!

I made pralines and wrapped each of 

them in a clear bag and tied them 

with gold and green leaves.  

I placed them in the center of the plates, 

to add a more festive look.  

It also gives the guests a party favor to take home with them.

Two raised flower arrangements and glass pumpkins around the base if each.   Add a few doilies, in the shape of leaves,  and this completes the fall look!

The menu for the evening:

Drinks and Dip, Chips, Crackers

King Ranch Casserole

Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese and Pecan icing and of course

Blue Bell Ice Cream

Always have plenty of adult beverages and remember to have some type of water.

Spa water is a take on the water you get when you go to a spa.  Cucumber water usually comes to mind, but you can use almost any fruit, mint, lemon balm, lavender, or rosemary.

This evening I used oranges and mint!

Hope you enjoy the cooler Fall weather and get together with your friends!

www.TheBrenhamHouse.com 

What is in Historic Downtown Brenham, Texas

Historic downtown Brenham, Texas.  

There are 40 shops to browse through.  

Old buildings to admire, 

with plenty of eateries and coffee shops to rest and refresh yourselves.

There is the Heritage Museum located on Market Street, with so much history of Brenham.

There is the new visitor's center on Main Street.

.... and of course there are the one way streets!

Bring your camera and take the self instructed walking tour.  Pick up the brochure that will instruct you on all of the buildings of historic downtown, Brenham.

New Restaurant in Historic Downtown Brenham called Yumm!

Yumm! is a new restaurant in downtown Brenham, 

Texas.  Specializing in Sweets and Eats! It will be a spot you will want to try.  They have a brick oven in which they make pizza, gourmet pizza, calzones and PIZZA BY THE SLICE!

 They make great sandwiches, paninis, wraps,  salads, soups, and buffalo wings! Wine by the glass and beers, as well as teas, lemonade and sodas!

They have breakfast waffles, crepes, coffee, smoothies, fruit cups, chocolates, gelato and ... of course Blue Bell Ice Cream! 

Monday though Saturdays

Sweets 8:30 am - 9:00 pm

Eats 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

106 East Alamo

Brenham, Texas

Eat what you like...