enjoying a relaxed cottage style life
Downton Abbey I'm quite late to the party. Three seasons late! But, Dearest and I have become Downton Abbey's latest fans. I checked out the first season from our local library and we began to watch Season 1 Episode 1. There were three disks in the set - with around seven episodes. So, once the first was over we continued and watched the … [Read more...]
Enchantment in April Front Porch Tea That 's the wise thrush; he sings each song twice over,Lest you should think he never could recaptureThe first fine careless rapture! Robert Browning, 'Home Thoughts from Abroad'. Browning shared his thoughts on the marvels of an April morning in England. April, the Angel of the Months. … [Read more...]
Some Days are Filled with Music and Harmony This was one of those mornings. I am delighted when my daughter is home for the weekends and especially on Sunday mornings. She is our pianist at church, so she begins her day by practicing and choosing her music. I love the house filled with music. I sit here at my desk enjoying my breakfast with a … [Read more...]
The Pleasures of a Spring Garden 'A Garden is a Friend You can Visit Anytime' Today, I am quite excited. My daughter called last week asking if I would come over to help her plan a small kitchen garden. Now, you know I love gardening, growing anything, this is not all that excites me today. This daughter, is the one who we had to cajole … [Read more...]
Early Morning Tea in a Cafe Happy Monday to you all! I traveled this morning with Dearest to shop, have lunch with him and to explore. Before starting my shopping, I stopped off at a local Coffee Shop Cafe called Blackbird. Here at Blackbird they roast their own coffee right at the front of the cafe - it is a fascinating … [Read more...]
Southeastern Flower Show I have been waiting for this for a long time. The Southeastern Flower Show is a feast for the eyes and for the senses of the garden enthusiast. Landscapers create garden layouts that pique your imagination. I love seeing the practical, the beautiful and the whimsical. Not only that, but there's a section where … [Read more...]
Winter has deepened its grip on much of the country. Yesterday was a brief breath of spring sunshine and today we are plunged back into damp, grey weather. The perfecty backdrop for a cozy read and a hot cup of tea. I had noticed my Camellia bush in full bloom - the best it has ever bloomed since we've lived here. I thought how fitting it … [Read more...]
I was reading the latest, Tea Time Magazine, which is full of gorgeous photos of tea set in Red and White, and I was inspired to set our light luncheon using my red and white dishes. My youngest daughter had the day off from school today, so we had a few extra hours. I knew she had dinner plans, so I made us a light lunch. We had … [Read more...]
Welcome! I know many of you are still under blankets of snow - I hope all are well. This is my Valentines Tea featuring a beautiful cloche - Dearest chose for me last Christmas On the aged mercury glass cake plate, I placed moss, a sweet white bird and several small, pink, dried rosebuds. I am loving the soft, feminine color and … [Read more...]
200th Anniversary of Pride and Prejudice... Tea with Jane Austen I was recently reading a book entitled, 'Tea with Jane Austen' on how Jane enjoyed tea throughout her day. It was Jane who made the breakfast tea for her family. One of our all time favorite stories by Jane is 'Pride and Prejudice'. Dearest and I watch the latest version … [Read more...]
I am living my dream. Blessed with a wonderful husband I call Dearest and three amazing children, plus an awesome son-in-law, I find joy in creating a Delightsome life for us all. Now an 'Empty Nester', I find my passions in decorating, gardening, crafting, cooking and woven throughout the fabric of my life is my faith in God and my LORD Jesus Christ. Click here to contact me.
