enjoying a relaxed cottage style life
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...]
I have this Wardian Case in my desk in the kitchen and had been searching for something to decorate it with that would be colorful, cute, springlike and for Easter. Two crafts came together to make these little nests. I took the paper pots you can easily find now in the stores, lace cupcake skirts (found at TJMaxx on clearance), shredded paper … [Read more...]
Last week when I saw Trish's Robin's Egg Blue Easter Egg Wreath on Uncommon Designs, I knew this is something I wanted to create. She took the already multi-colored easter eggs and spray painted them Robins Egg Blue. Love the color against the woodgrain of the door and the burlap bow. When I saw the multi-colored Easter eggs at Walmart (she … [Read more...]
For Valentines, Dearest and I gave each other - Gifts of Love - gifts from the heart. One of our favorite movies is 'The Count of Monte Cristo". The version with James Caviezel as Edmond Dantes. We often share quotes from the movie - several of them I put together in this framed artwork for Dearest to hang in his office at … [Read more...]
The book was smallish. The idea simple. Bake a cake - form it into balls and cover with a white or dark chocolate coating. How to Make Cake Balls Follow the cake mix directions for your favorite cake. Allow cake to cool completely. Once cooled, crumble into small crumbs. Mix in icing mix (4 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup milk 8 ounce … [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...]
Did you know that February 5 was 'World Nutella Day'. Hundreds of recipes were submitted and can be found here. Nutella has become very, very popular. It is such a marvelous, delicious treat that can be used in so many ways. One of my favorite treats for myself is a Chocolate Croissant. There's something divine about this French … [Read more...]
Caring for Your Bouquet Your Dearest has bought roses for you on Valentines. These blooms come to you on the brink of opening ready to make a spectacular floral display. Like your love, you wish for these blooms to last as long as possible. These blooms have been treated with care and more often than not arrive with a small packet of … [Read more...]
Will you have hearts everywhere, my Dearest asked. Yes! I certainly will! I have two very large, very old rosemary bushes at the front walk of our home. This year, they're blooming profusely. I knew I wanted to make something with the blossom-filled stems. Then my husband told me that due to the winds, one of the rosemary trunks split. So, I … [Read more...]
Cottage Style I love cozy round tables in a room, especially near a couch or two chairs...they invite an amiable atmosphere for two to sit together to enjoy each other's company. I love the Romantic Cottage style of my green room, the room I often refer to as my retreat. There I have my grandmother's couch, … [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.
