Friday, January 30, 2015

TGIF!!!


A couple of days ago the weather was beautiful…..I was able to open the windows and enjoy the breeze and fresh air!!! Now it is supposed to snow….It’s hard to believe that January is almost over but on the other hand that means spring is just around the corner!!!!! And who doesn’t LOVE spring right?

lovely roses in a rustic & tarnished silver sugar bowl

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Happy Kansas Day!!!!!


A step back in time…….

Powatomi Mission, 1930, Topeka, Kansas

Main Street in Erie, Kansas

The Ingalls family  Seated from left: Ma (Caroline), Pa (Charles), Mary  Standing from left: Carrie, Laura, Grace

Men with fencing equipment at Topeka's Turner Hall



Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Changes in the hall bathroom……


Let me start by saying that I realize these pics are not the best. They were taken with my i phone camera because I was unable to load the pictures from my Nikon camera onto a computer I am borrowing. My computer died last week so I am trying to make the best of what I have to deal with.

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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Peaceful Sunday…..

 

 

Old Maple Grove Church, built in 1901, Marshall, Michigan.
Sweet Dreams

I light a candle every night
Sending wishes to my angels above
Keep him safe this man I love
Watch over him and show your light
Let him know
As I close my eyes to sleep
I am in his arms as I dream

~Sandra Gibbs

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Friday, January 23, 2015

TGIF!!!!!


The weather was so nice here this week…..it’s hard to believe
it is almost the end of January!!!

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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Bunny rabbits…..


Today when I was outside with the
dogs I saw the biggest bunny rabbit I have ever seen in my life!

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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

New slip covered chairs for the living room…….


Remember when I found these cute little French chairs on Craig’s List?

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Monday, January 19, 2015

Sweet little birds…..


The other day as I gazed out my kitchen window I noticed a flock of little birds.
I stood there pondering as to what kind
they were as I had never seen anything like them before.

Female cardinal in snow bokeh by K.Young Photography, via Flickr

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Peaceful Sunday.......



Little  Chapel

Two Hearts,
Two Minds,
In time,
Did find,
One Love,
One Aim,
Two paths
The same!

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Saturday, January 17, 2015

Happy Saturday!!!!

 

 

rustic verdigris...

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The weather this weekend is supposed to be nice……

I can hardly wait!!!!!

Be love!

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Friday, January 16, 2015

TGIF!!!


Here we are, it's Friday again.....
It's hard to believe it is the middle of January already!!!!!
A little eye candy to start your weekend off right.....

Josephine Ryan Antiques - Chelsea, London

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

My new antique French pillows……


I found these beautiful antique French Lefortier pillows while
 browsing on eBay one day.
I swear I find the best stuff when looking
for other things and stumble upon my new finds by accident!

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Sunday, January 11, 2015

Peaceful Sunday…….

 

Incredible Journey

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Love

Love is when you miss him even before he's gone,
When you could listen to him talk all night
And never get tired of hearing his voice,
When the sound of his name sends chills down your spine,
And when you see his smile the second you close your eyes!

~Adriene Auckerman

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Friday, January 9, 2015

TGIF!!!


With the bitter colds temps we have had this
week nothing sounds better
than to curl up by the fire and read a good book!

#Fireplaces are a gorgeous decor piece when done with thought and soul. Ambiance could be created with a unique detail like a fire place.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

A bench makeover…..


 
Originally I bought this bench for another room in the house.
It didn’t work out quite as I hoped so I decided to use it in the master bedroom instead.
 
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Those beautiful legs are what drew me to the piece……and made me loose my mind and cause me to spend waaay too much money for it!!! LOL

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Peaceful Sunday…..

 

UCV by deanspic, via Flickr

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Nothing left to be desired,
All dreams have been fulfilled,
This love unfolded as to plan,
Our souls entwined, God willed.

~Elysha Cesar

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Friday, January 2, 2015

TGIF!!!!


Hope you are off to a good start in 2015!!!!
The Christmas decorations have been taken down so I am definitely ready for a fresh new start!
What are your decorating plans for the new year…..any projects planned?
I have to say, it has certainly felt like winter here this week with the frigid temperatures we have been having!
 
 
Driving down a snowy lane in Connecticut to the home and barn of my dreams ... sigh. It would be Heaven.
 
A little inspiration to leave you inspired for the weekend ahead........

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Happy New Year!!!!

 

Wishing all our friends of the cottage a very

Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year bulldog in the snow #animals #holidays #red

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2015

New year.

New people.

New things.

New happiness.

New disappointments.

New chances.

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