Tag Archives: shaby chic
Vintage Artisan Bread Bags {les sacs de pain
If thou tastest a crust of bread, thou tastest all the stars and all the heavens. ~Robert Browning tasteful simplicity Frequently, the most satisfying meal features a simple loaf of freshly-baked bread. What says “welcome home” or “I am so glad you … Continue reading
Filed under baking, Cooking, Homekeeping, Sewing
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
Filed under Gardening, Homekeeping, Uncategorized
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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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
A is for {Grandmother’s} Amazing Aprons
Aprons are not just sentimental keepsakes. Rather, they are practical and useful “tools” for everyday. Continue reading
Filed under Cooking, Family, Sewing, Uncategorized, Vintage


