Content in a Cottage

Friday, July 10, 2015

Have A Cool Weekend

Webster likes to do this too. There's nothing quite like cold water straight from the spigot when it's hot outside. photo source

I took some cutting from my rosemary plants to root in water and then transfer to some small pots. I want to prune and train them to be straight and tall and bushy at the top. I have lots of moss growing on my property too. This will be a fun project. photo source

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Breathtaking: Lavender and Topiaries

Gasp. Have you ever seen anything more beautiful? via

The horticultural art of topiary dates back at least 2,000 years, to when the ancient Romans cut bushes and trees into ornamental shapes.

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Another Low Country Cottage

That's an awfully big house number for such a small cottage. I love the twin ceiling fans on the porch ceiling, It looks perfect in every way. via

Fabulous Ribbon Driveway

An old-fashioned design that harkens to the days when wagon ruts ran down the middle of a roadway, ribbon driveways typically put pavement beneath the wheels and grass in the middle. Back in fashion not just because they look great, they also create a permeable surface to reduce water runoff. Everything old is new again and I love this design. via

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Prince George, Style Icon

Look out world, here I come!

His outfit by Rachel Riley sold out in sizes 12 and 18 months in fewer than 24 hours. Luckily the wearers will be too young to notice their peers wearing the same smocked outfit. I think Prince George looks adorable and I always love seeing him in action. His baby sister's christening was beautiful and it was so nice seeing the whole family together in their Sunday best. via

Monday, July 6, 2015

Cast Iron Urn Detail with Dog Handles

I love old iron gardening pieces with animal designs in the casting, especially dogs. via

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Harper Lee Documentary coming to PBS JULY 10th, 2015

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Harper Lee: American Masters airs Friday, July 10, 2015, 9-10:30 p.m. on PBS (please check your local listings). This documentary will honor of the release of her new novel Go Set a Watchman on July 14, 2015 HarperCollins publishers. The link also contains an article about this film. Go set your DVR, right now! xo
PS -- This program will be a newly updated version of the Harper Lee 2012 documentary that many of you have already seen on PBS! It focuses on the release of her new (old) book.

Pink Climbing Roses

Don't you just love this beautiful trellis that's on its way to being covered with lovely pink climbing roses? via

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Charming White Farmhouse

I like the dark gray windows, stair treads and porch floor as well as the plantings. via

Pets and Fireworks

I've never had this problem with Webster and Tabitha but it's still a good idea, especially tonight. We have fireworks at a nearby park and we can see them from a distance over the treetops from the balcony of the cottage. Have a great long weekend everyone. xo

Friday, July 3, 2015

THAT SINK.

Such a great arrangement for a repurposed kitchen sink. via

Be safe and have a wonderful July 4th holiday weekend.

Brush Pots

With Kitten via

With Feather via

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Brown Face Sheep

The mother is beautiful and her lamb is very sweet. Love the countryside too. via

Setting Up for July 4th

This looks like a fun place for a small gathering around the fire pit. via

Vintage Bathroom Mirror

Remember these mirrors? I would dearly love to have one now, wouldn't you? It would be so helpful when I'm cutting my own hair. What! Yes, I do a better job than any salon and I never hate what I've done. via

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Do You Prefer The Deck or The Beach?

These people are ready for summer, aren't they? The decks have been repaired and you can walk all the way to the beach without having your feet touch the sand. What a spot! via