Category Archives: Vintage
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
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
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
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
Filed under Home, Homekeeping, Uncategorized, Vintage
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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