Free range chickens in Derbyshire, England. via
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Monday, December 26, 2016
Dogs Wearing Their Christmas Sweaters
They look beautiful in their Christmas sweaters in Santa, don't they? via
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Christmas Tree Woodcut
It's still Christmas and not too late for one more post. via My Christmas was wonderful and I hope yours was too.
The Knitting Gnome
The rush is over and it's time to put down your needles and enjoy Christmas Day. My friend Jill sent this darling gif to my phone last night. Love it.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
Saturday, December 24, 2016
Falling Snow at a Boston Post Office
The United States Post Office did a great job this year, didn't they? The Charles Street Station branch in Boston is quite lovely, especially with snow. via
Friday, December 23, 2016
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Cat Mesmerized by an Open Fire
Open fires affect me this way too. There is just something about getting lost in thought while staring into the flames. via
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Happy Christmas: Beatrix Potter 1890
Rare original watercolor by Beatrix Potter, 1890
A happy Christmas to you.
My sentiments exactly.
I blogged about this bunny family gathered around the table to enjoy their Christmas pudding several years ago. I worked on the old photo so it would stand out more than the faded original in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. View the provenance and the museum's copy here. I love the little chairs and the way the bunnies are sitting in them. And those bibs!
Monday, December 19, 2016
Country Kitchen w/ Copper Pots
I am not actually looking for these kitchens with copper pots. They just keep finding me!
This one found me and begged to be posted. I thought it was worthy so here you have it. I love the overhead light fixture too. via
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Pink Fog at My Cottage This Morning
I woke up early this morning and my bedroom was enveloped in pink. I hopped out of bed, grabbed my Nikon, and captured this rare pink fog. This photo is right out of the camera with no filters. It was probably the result of the refracted color of the sunrise bouncing off the morning fog. It didn't last long before turning to the normal gray. I'm happy I woke up just in the nick of time. Maybe I'll have purple rain later (smile).
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Kitchen Full of Copper Pots WOW
Have You Ever?
So many copper pots and cooking utensils. I'm glad they are all on display too. If you've got them, flaunt them. I love the open step-back cupboard and everything else in this amazing kitchen. via
Friday, December 16, 2016
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Copper Pots in Home Decor
Beautiful copper pots and lids hanging from old beams in a kitchen.
This must be the back entrance into a kitchen. Copper cookware hanging and displayed everywhere. Wow. Both photos from Architectural Digest.
Tartan Books and Staffordshire Dogs
Tartan Book Jackets and Staffordshire Dalmations! This photo made my morning. via
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Meg Ryan's Great Farm Table in Loft Kitchen
This kitchen is in a NYC loft. Love the table and open cupboards. via A little country in the city is always a nice touch to soften the industrial pipes overhead.
Thank you to a reader ( francetaste ) for telling me this is the NYC loft belonging to Meg Ryan. I found the link so we can see inside! Here it is on Architectural Digest. Go inside Meg Ryan's New York City loft.
My Recent Instagram Posts
A screen shot of my recent Instagram posts. The first one is this morning's sunrise. Read more and see them individually here: @contentinacottage
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Monday, December 12, 2016
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Small Electric AGA Cooker/Range
If you are fascinated by AGA cookers, as I am, here is an alternative version to consider.
First discovered here. Read more about this renovated lake cottage in Canada here.
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Beautiful Living Room Rug and Prints
Yes. I love the floor to ceiling windows, the wide board floors, the beautiful oriental rug and the framed antique animal prints. I'll bring my own furiture. via Google Images
Friday, December 9, 2016
Big Farm Table in Kitchen
I like this setup better than an island. This kitchen has plenty of counter space and really doesn't need one. I'm sure this big table doubles as one when needed.
Thursday, December 8, 2016
My Front Door: Decorated
This is what I ended up with after fussing with a bow and not liking it anywhere on the wreath. It's real too.
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Queen Elizabeth loses Best Friend
A little over a week ago, The Queen lost her oldest and best friend, Margaret Rhodes. Read the article here with many archival photos. I enjoyed seeing her during the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations this summer.
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
White Kitchen with An Oriental Rug
I have always liked an oriental rug on the kitchen floor. I have two in my own kitchen, one in front of the sink and the other at the entrance from the vestibule. This one is perfect in front of the stove. via
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