Tag Archives: decorating
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 →
Filed under crafts, Home, Vintage
Tagged as beauty, cottage, crafts, decorating, flea market style, Home, inspiration, junk, Junk Bonanza, shaby chic, Vintage
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 →
Filed under Cooking, Gardening, Home, Homekeeping, preserving
Tagged as beauty, birds, canning, decorating, food, garden, Home, jelly making, preserving
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 →
Filed under France, Home, Travel
Tagged as Chateau Dumas, decorating, France, Home, shutters, Travel
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 →
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 →
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 →
Filed under France, Gardening, Home, Travel
Tagged as beauty, Chateau Dumas, decorating, flowers, France, garden, Home, inspiration, millinery, rose, Travel
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 →
Filed under Family, Home, Uncategorized, Vintage
Tagged as bunnies, closet, cottage, decorating, demitasse cup, Fibber McGee, flowers, Home, inspiration, millinery, organizing, rabbits, rose, shaby chic, spring, Vintage
Inspired by Red
Creating a “bed of roses” from red inspirations freshen a bedroom of a creative frugalist. Vintage redwork embroidery, vintage millinery and other linens add a French-inspired look during the winter months. Continue reading →
Filed under Home, Uncategorized, Vintage
Tagged as cottage, decorating, design, flowers, Home, millinery, red, redwork, rose, shaby chic, Vintage
Finding Everyday Beauty
Creating ordinary beauty in our home and lives can help change our perspectives. Continue reading →
Filed under Home, Uncategorized, Vintage
Tagged as beauty, cottage, decorating, design, Home, shaby chic, Vintage
