An Annabelle Hydrangea greets visitors at the front door of our cottage. It is by far my favorite plant at the cottage – and I only have one plant. I’m working on DIY Guy to let me plant these beauties across the entire front of the cottage instead of only at the door so far, … Read More
Two Evenings. Two Sunsets.
Wednesday evening DIY Guy and I were out at “The Man’s Mall”, also known as Fleet Farm to folks in these parts. Farm & Fleet to folk in other parts of the country … like Illinois and Wisconsin. I was running low on chicken feed. When we walked out the door, I gasped. The people … Read More
Have you voted?
All who visit — have not voted. Half of visitors haven’t voted. I realize it’s a commitment — and risky to click on a button — and cast a vote. You can do it. I will forever be grateful! Here’s the current poll results: Firefly Cottage is definitely leading the pack. If you feel really … Read More
Vote Again
I know, you’ve already voted and are checking back to see what I’ve chosen for a cottage name. Here’s the thang…..a few additional cottage names have been suggested — and I feel they are worthy of adding to the poll. DIY Guy suggested “Rusty Cricket Cottage” — we do have a plethora of crickets here … Read More
Observant? Or not so much?
Are you the observant type? Or, are you more likely to experience a cringe moment when your friend (or even worse… your significant other) refers to their new hairstyle and you suddenly become very aware you are that person who did not notice the 6″ hair removal and color switch from brunette to a blonde? For the … Read More
Latest project
The latest finished project here at The Cottage was turning a garage sale find into a wine storage piece of furniture. I started with wood, black, cubbyhole box. You’ll have to use your imagination on this one — I failed at taking a before photo. I repainted the box with Sherwin Williams #7008 – Alabaster. … Read More
We’re not in Kansas anymore . . .
Another storm rolled through SE Minnesota last night. This time we were victims of the wind. That giant golf ball in the photo below is where our trampoline usually sits. This is where we found it today The trampoline set sail last night, landing 50 feet from it’s original location lodging in a bank of … Read More
Follow-up
Sooooo, lately DIY Guy has been giving me some blog post ideas. As the thunder cracks and rumbles and lightening flashes like strobe lights through my windows, I am reminded of DIY Guy’s first blog suggestion. Suggestion #1 “You should do a follow-up on the Dark & Stormy Night post.” Follow-up because that stormy night … Read More
Thursday
DIY GUy took me downtown Rochester tonight — to have a beverage and listen to some live music. It’s a big social event and party in the streets– a great place to run into old friends, co-workers and acquaintances every Thursday evening through the summer. After Thursday’s on First shut down…we strolled down a few … Read More