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September 18, 2009

Junk Bonanza

quick peeks The big junk market event is finally here! The fourth annual Junk Bonanza is in Shakopee, Minnesota — next door to Minneapolis/St. Paul. Over 100 juried vendors from across the country are selling amazing treasures — perfect for … Continue reading →

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Tagged as beauty, cottage, crafts, decorating, flea market style, Home, inspiration, junk, Junk Bonanza, shaby chic, Vintage

September 2, 2009

Fall Nesting {summer in a jar

The late summer garden has a tranquility found no other time of year. ~William Longgood time for change September is my favorite time of the year . . . the air is crisp, clear and fresh . . . the early morning … Continue reading →

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Tagged as beauty, birds, canning, decorating, food, garden, Home, jelly making, preserving

August 31, 2009

Charming French Shutters

You are the ray of sunshine in my life; Flowers bloom in my heart each time we are together. . . I shutter to think what I would do without you. ~unknown Oooh . . . lala! J’adore French shutters! Aren’t … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Chateau Dumas, decorating, France, Home, shutters, Travel

August 2, 2009

Heavenly French Lavender

The air was fragrant with a thousand trodden aromatic herbs, with fields of lavender, and the brightest roses blushing in tufts all over the meadows… ~Willian Cullen Bryant, 1794-1878 (Note: There are many spectacular images capturing the amazing beauty of … Continue reading →

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Tagged as beauty, Chateau Dumas, crafts, decorating, flowers, France, garden, herbs, lavender, lavender wands, ribbon

July 23, 2009

Inspiring Beauty at Chateau Dumas

A once-in-a-lifetime trip to an 18th-century chateau in southwest France creates beautiful inspirations inside and out. Join the adventures over several days following a millinery masterclass taught by Dillon Wallwork, Royal Milliner, in a French atelier at Chateau Dumas. Second in a series. Continue reading →

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Tagged as beauty, Chateau Dumas, decorating, flowers, France, garden, Home, inspiration, millinery, rose, Travel

May 25, 2009

Lovely Lilacs {sweet morning fragrances

In the dooryard fronting an old farm-house near the white-wash’d palings, Stands the lilac-bush tall-growing with heart-shaped leaves of rich green, with many a pointed blossom rising delicate, with the perfume strong I love, With every leaf a miracle – … Continue reading →

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Tagged as flowering shrubs, flowers, garden, lilacs, lily of the valley

May 23, 2009

Night Magic

Pink cotton candy-esque flowering crab trees create magical evenings at Rose Cottage! Continue reading →

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Tagged as cottage, flowers, garden, Home, trees

April 20, 2009

Blowing in the Wind

Finding joy in the journey while doing simple homekeeping tasks. Some vintage redwork laundry linens help make the task more enjoyable. Continue reading →

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Tagged as apron, clothes line, clothes pins, Home, laundry, redwork, shaby chic, Vintage

April 5, 2009

Beautiful Easter Eggs {au naturale

Just in time for Easter celebrations, colored jewels in various soft hues are gathered from le palais de poulet! Since the gems are so lovely, we haven’t dyed Easter eggs at Rose Cottage for over 15 years. By doing so, is another great way to be a “creative frugalist!” Continue reading →

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Tagged as Araucana, brown eggs, Easter, egg cups, eggs, natural Easter egg dye

April 1, 2009