Entries from March 2009

March 29, 2009

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 it be experiences, ideas, information or stories. By sharing, I learn more about creating a beautiful, [...]

March 21, 2009

Awake! It’s spring…time to get organized!

Spring inspires organization at Rose Cottage by remembering a few quick tips. The spring fluffing is “rewarded” with some vintage finds!

March 17, 2009

Home Alone

My very best boy never ceases to amaze us while away at college. He has time to study and make–from scratch–fresh-from-the-oven cinnamon rolls!

March 14, 2009

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 springing forward…reluctantly! Today, I am taking the leap! I am setting my watch an hour [...]

March 9, 2009

Inspired by Red

Creating a “bed of roses” from red inspirations freshen a bedroom of a creative frugalist. Vintage redwork embroidery, vintage millinery and other linens add a French-inspired look during the winter months.

March 6, 2009

A is for {Grandmother’s} Amazing Aprons

Aprons are not just sentimental keepsakes. Rather, they are practical and useful “tools” for everyday.

March 2, 2009

A Perpetual Astonishment: Spring (Ellis Peters)

Even though it is still wintery at Rose Cottage, the signs of spring are starting to slowly emerge! We can’t wait to greet spring in the garden at Rose Cottage! Where do you like to greet spring?