I’ve saved the best dive item for last. Definitely my favorite, and most likely to last through my decor edits. This old kitchen window has so much character. Seriously, when was the last time you saw a window that opens like this? See that pink arrow pointing to that road burned leg? Fell off my … Read More
Dumpster Dive Part Two
Next item out of the dumpster gave our entry a little character. I like the added height and interest this larger wood window screen contributes to the space. Maybe it will stay, maybe not. But for now it’s growing on me. Next up my favorite dumpster treasure.
Dumpster Dive. Item 1
Last week I got a text from my friend and comrade in all things decor telling me that the dumpster at the house they are remodeling was being picked up that afternoon, and that she left the stuff she thought I’d be interested in on the top. It was a quick run to her house … Read More
15 minute project
Stopped at Hobby Lobby on my way home from work tonight and picked up some supplies to make some fancy-schmancy magnets. First the magnets. Round. Three quarter inch. Ceramic. 80 of them for $6.99. Should have waited for them to go on sale….or run home for a 40% off coupon. Embellishments next on my list. … Read More
Funnel Cakes
We were here. At the Zumbro River Community Festival. Way back in June. The 23rd. Twenty twelve. We took the VIPs who were spending the weekend at “Camp Cottage” for some fun, food, and fireworks. These young gymnasts and their little brother dominated the bungee jump! The kiddos had a blast at all the festival … Read More
The food that followed
… after my unexpected run and hot dog at dumb-thirty yesterday, I took a nap. Then I headed out to The Cottage cement pond for some R & R. Friends joined. Food fare was light & easy. not pictured: chips and bean/corn salsa dark chocolate almonds Italian bread cherry tomatoes stuffed with mozzerella & basil
The unexpected
Totally didn’t expect to be interrupting my scheduled posting plan for this post. Last night at 10:30pm my number one (and only) son offered me the opportunity to run with him in the Red, White and Boom race in Minneapolis. Friends had backed out. I could take one of their places. Unexpected. Wake up time: … Read More
got my voice back
As often happens when I don’t blog for a week (or more) I start getting some gentle nudges from family and friends wondering when I’d get my [blog] voice back. Any number of reasons could silence me. (1) lack of inspiration. (2) A non-eventful week. (3) I’m busy experiencing my life. (4) I’m plain … Read More
Summer!
It’s the first day of summer! Here at The Cottage we’re making sun tea every day catching up on some R &R pool side enjoying the views listening to the calming whirrrrr of the fan cooling off on sultry days cutting favorite blooms diving in to summer ! What’s your favorite way(s) to celebrate the … Read More
Two in One
We celebrated two big days on Sunday. Father’s Day and a birthday. Our Natey Boy was born on June 17th (a Wednesday) 25 years ago (whoa…those 25 trips around the sun went fast!) In the past 25 years the two special days have only landed on the same day four times. 1990. 2001. 2007. 2012. The kid … Read More