Cottage Wishes

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

gather with Family and friends

Now that we have moved in I am back to creating. I found a lazy Susan at our local Hospice resale store. It was only $8 and perfect for our farm table.

I painted it Paris Grey and Emperor Red

my thought was to sand it and the red would show thru but I really love the Paris Grey

I then took my stencil and used Old White to capture my design

family and friends gather here

the colors blend beautifully with my blues and whites

Now ready for Family and Friends

joining

Till next time. Di@cottage-wishes

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Friday, May 29, 2015

Garden days

Gardening in a new area is so fulfilling. My daughter brought my moms stoneware Ice Tea crock to North Carolina with her. Since it was broken I repurposed it into a planter.

I placed a strawberry plant in it and placed it on top of a vintage garden cage. Every time I look at it I am reminded of the wonderful times drinking teawith my parents.

I picture great times on my new porch sipping drinks, watching the grandkids and garden grow!

This is my concrete planter my hubby carried from Florida to here. I am starting my 5th season of hens and chicks in this. They remind me of my nana. Don't you find the best memories in the garden?

Now, we are starting the front of the house with peonies

Hubby started mulching today. The best plan is to get a truck load delivered. It saves on hauling, gas and time. Now we have a mountain.

One wheel barrel at a time!

I love architectural pieces. I have a cooper tub I want to turn into a fountain.

I am working on the herb garden next. stay tuned. More work tomorrow. Di

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Memorial Day

My hero has always been my dad. He fought in the Korean War, World War 2 and was a Sargeant in Fort Bragg training for Vietnam.

I am so thankful for our veterans and soldiers currently honoring our country

He always taught me a hard work ethic and family first philosophy.

My girls and grandsons remind me of him everyday. My grand boys helped me celebrate Memorial Day this weekend.

The sunflowers bring me such joy. The stars and flags came from Vickie at the Pink House. Next we have a cake to decorate,

My daughter made a quinoa cake with chocolate and dates

We used strawberries, blueberries and coconut.

Our flag is a little wonky but made with love

I hope your weekend and Memorial Day was great. Di

Saturday, April 25, 2015

I love rambling around town on a sunny Saturday morning. Let's face it I like to ramble any ole day! I head towards my favorite shop The Pink House. I am amazed by Sherry and Ralph, partners in crime and creative owners.

Yes, I bought these. I love sewing drawers for storage. These will go on the craft room.

Don't you love this sink. It is heavy. I like how she styled this. We talked about making this a planter. If I had an outside sink this would so be it.

And this chair. Oh why didn't I buy this. Oh yes, I have way to many already.

Isn't this cabinet about as rustic as it gets. Very heavy as well.

I want every one of these planters.

This was my inspiration piece of the day. It was on Pinterest. It reminded me of my sister in laws moms french metal piece. I hope your Saturday was awesome. Di