Content in a Cottage

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Saturday

It's supposed to get up to 71° today and I can hardly contain my enthusiasm. Whole bunches of daffodils have popped open overnight. I still have some fall leaf cleanup to do and today's the day! Enjoy your first good Spring Saturday too. xo

Friday, April 11, 2014

Good Night. The Cottage is Signing Off

Tabitha is tucked in after a day spent mostly outside.

This is my favorite robin photo. It posed for me and let me get really close.

Not my photo but it could be. I have old shovels with handles like this. Have a great weekend.

My Wish for You

I find it very soothing to sit and watch this! via

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Love Crocuses

Next spring I want more crocuses. I had purple ones but they seem to have disappeared this year. They make me so happy, just looking at them. I had a busy day today working inside and outside and helping a friend move. Have a great evening.

Decoupage Plates

I love this fantastic decoupage plate by John Derian Company.

I have only one piece and it's signed on the back. There is some paint loss under the backing so it must have been a reject. I got it at a garage sale for 25 cents years ago. I don't know about you, but when I buy something I love at a local house sale, I can usually remember exactly where I bought it, what kind of day it was, the seller, and all sorts of other details. I bought this plate on a beautiful summer day and my mother was with me. The sale was in the driveway and garage of a lovely home. Friends and relatives of the owners brought their goods too, so there was a big variety of good stuff and junk. I hope they have another one this year!

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

My First Daffodil Bloomed Today

I was very surprised to see this beautiful daffodil had bloomed when I wasn't looking.

Here it is again with a filter to show the time of day. It was dusk after dinner tonight when I took the wonder dog out for his last walk. It's good to see a bit of color, isn't it? xo