Tag Archives: lavender

August 25, 2009

Market Fresh Treasures

It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts when eating a homegrown tomato!                                               ~Lewis Grizzard saturday morning ritual The first glimmering rays of the early morning sun filter through the pines and ancient maples — the sun is just … Continue reading →

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August 20, 2009

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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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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May 1, 2009

Blissful Lavender Pomanders

Making simple, but elegant lavender pomanders using large vintage crystal shakers, millinery, silk ribbons and some embellishments helps to create memories at Rose Cottage. Find out how we did it by scrounging around the cupboards for some inspiration! Continue reading →

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