enjoying a relaxed cottage style life
I just had to share! My daughter shared this picture(s) of a table my Son-in-Law built. He's very creative and skilled. Love it! It's for sale too! I think my daughter did a good job styling the table too! I am sharing this post with these Delightsome blog parties: Open House Party at No Minimalist Here Favorite Things Thursday at … [Read more...]
Won't You Be My Neighbor? Now, do you have the tune in your head sung by Mr. Rogers from Mr. Roger's Neighborhood? I do! Last week, someone pointed out to me that a house located in Sparta, Georgia listed under 'Endangered Properties For Sale" through the Georgia Trust is one of the homes featured in the Real Estate Sampler in the latest … [Read more...]
Nearly everything in Christina Symon's cottage kitchen 'has been repurposed, recycled and reimagined'. With the help of their neighbor and carpenter, Jeff Dexter, who has a talent for finding interesting salvaged items, Christina took her kitchen once filled with particle board cabinets and laminate countertops to one of character and … [Read more...]
Yesterday, while out shopping I found these gorgeous flowers at Kroger. I usually bypass all the 'new' flowers and look what is offered for clearance. I found two bouquets of roses for two dollars each and one bunch of Lilies for three dollars. The Lilies drew me by their incredible fragrance. I quickly put them in water last night and this … [Read more...]
Anchor Hocking Storage Jar I have shared this corner of my kitchen several times - showing the changes in decor throughout the seasons and holidays - this is one thing I always remove while taking pictures - that is before I painted it. It was one of those 'aha!' moments. I didn't think a large jar full of granola bars, crackers and cookies … [Read more...]
This is something that I have been wanting to do for a very long time. Well, let's just say NEEDED to do. We have these two chairs in our bedroom, purchased separately at either Goodwill or garage sales - I was so delighted that their color and shape went so well together. Over the years the fabric began to wear and some stains darkened … [Read more...]
I found a bag full of sweet little bottles and having seen an example of three vintage bottles grouped together in a OneKingsLane ad, I knew these sweet little bottles would serve as lovely suspended vases. I wrapped twine round the top of these bottles and attached them in a group of three with a loop to hang. I hung these bottles from some … [Read more...]
As Fresh as Lavender and Lemons For many of us, our budgets are getting tighter and tighter. We watch the sales papers for deals at the market and at department stores. Stretching our spending dollars has become an important part of our life - similar to the frugal days during World War II. Rekindling 'Victory Gardens' has come back into … [Read more...]
One of the things Dearest and I have fun doing is quoting from our favorite movies. I shared with you recently one of the gifts I gave him for valentines, the framed quotes from 'The Count of Monte Cristo'. Another of our favorite movies is the latest version of 'Pride and Prejudice'. I found this romantic quote from the movie at an Etsy … [Read more...]
What to do When Would you do anything for your children? Sure, you would. As mothers we typically do our best for our family - take care of their needs. While talking to my newly married daughter about things in general, I mentioned my blog's new look and upcoming posts. She then asked if I would do a post on doing household cleaning chores. … [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.
