Tag Archives: rose
Dreaming in a Kitchen Garden
One of the most delightful things about a garden is the anticipation it provides. ~W.E. Johns the early bird gets the worm Bob the Rooster starts his wake-up call about 4 a.m. at Rose Cottage. Usually, it is fairly easy to think … Continue reading
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
Filed under Gardening, Home, Uncategorized, Vintage
Time in a Bottle
Time is a companion that goes with us on a journey. It reminds us to cherish each moment, because it will never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we have lived. ~Jean-Luc Picard … Continue reading
Filed under Family, Home, Uncategorized, Vintage
romantic millinery magic
Lovely vintage velvet, silk and linen millinery is designed into a romantic tieback for a cottage bedroom. An old Dutch Master painter is the inspiration for creating a voluptuous bouquet of roses and other flowers on a raspberry red buffalo check silk curtain. The results fill the room with renewed energy, color, texture and a country french inspired room! The results far exceeded my vision for the design. See what you think! Continue reading
Filed under Family, Home, Sewing, Uncategorized, Vintage
Mailer’s Malady
A common ailment is confessed–”Mailer’s Malady.” Even gentle reminders at Rose Cottage have thwarted attempts for a cure, until today’s resolve. Continue reading
