The overlapping petals of the sweet pansies are nearly heart-shaped. These happy, cool-weather flowers come in gorgeous antique shades of pinks, mauves, yellows and lavenders. Cheery pansies for spring are planted and Grandmother’s pensées are remembered.
Entries from April 2009
April 20, 2009
Blowing in the Wind
Finding joy in the journey while doing simple homekeeping tasks. Some vintage redwork laundry linens help make the task more enjoyable.
April 17, 2009
Friday’s Fresh Flowers
Flowers are Love’s truest language. ~Park Benjamin love is in the air {flowers! The sweet, dear violas are giving us so much cheer that we just had to share them with you. They greet us early each morning, and… …welcome us home to Rose Cottage each night. The softly fragrant flowers welcome you to Rose Cottage, [...]
April 15, 2009
The Flight of the Snowbirds {the birds fly north again
Every year has its winter, and year has its rain– But the day is always coming when the birds fly north again. Its the sweetest thing to remember if courage is on the wane, When the cold, dark days are over–the birds will fly north again. ~Ella Higginson (c.1900) april 15th – how [...]
April 5, 2009
Beautiful Easter Eggs {au naturale
Just in time for Easter celebrations, colored jewels in various soft hues are gathered from le palais de poulet! Since the gems are so lovely, we haven’t dyed Easter eggs at Rose Cottage for over 15 years. By doing so, is another great way to be a “creative frugalist!”
April 1, 2009
Gifts of Spring
Sweet April showers bring May flowers and other “gifts of spring” to Rose Cottage Gardens and Farm.
