Category Archives: Vintage

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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Antique Mason Jars {before and after

I wish we could put  up some of the Chrismas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month.                                     ~Harlan Miller you’ve got mail A bit of “Christmas spirit” was delivered rather unexpectedly in the Rose Cottage … Continue reading

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Memories of France

God gave us memories so that we might have roses in December. ~James Matthew Barrie, Scottland 1922 (Note: There are many spectacular images capturing the amazing beauty of Chateau Dumas and surrounding villages. This is the last in the series on a … Continue reading

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The Fabulous French Straw Hat

Be like Curious George, start with a question and look under the yellow hat to find what’s there.                                                                                   ~James Collins (Note: There are many spectacular images capturing the amazing beauty of Chateau Dumas and surrounding villages. Allow time for your computer … Continue reading

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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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Estivales du Chapeau {hat festival in France

Grab your coat, and get your hat. Leave your worry on the doorstep. Just direct your feet, to the sunny side of the street.                                                                                ~Dorothy Fields (Note: There are many spectacular images capturing the amazing beauty of Chateau Dumas and … Continue reading

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Creativity at Chateau Dumas

A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the … Continue reading

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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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Gathering Roses

Won’t you come into the garden? I would like my roses to meet you.      ~Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816) rose of sharing I am learning that one fundamental aspects of writing and reading blogs is creating community by sharing with one another–whether … Continue reading

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Awake! It’s spring…time to get organized!

Spring inspires organization at Rose Cottage by remembering a few quick tips. The spring fluffing is “rewarded” with some vintage finds! Continue reading

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