Hello all of Cheri’s followers. My name is Nate, and you may have heard of me, I’ve also been called “The Boy,” etc. Yes, I’m the one with the somewhat unoriginal nickname here on the blog. Haha, but no hard feelings, I don’t have much of a problem, unless you’ve got a better one, I … Read More
Monkey Bread
A favorite recipe at The Cottage is an oldie and goodie Last week Ryan wrote this on my Facebook wall: “heeeeeeyyyy.. remember that one time you made monkey bread? wanna do that this summer? then eat it all in one night?” This is Ryan with his super cute girlfriend, Sarah. I haven’t met Sarah … Read More
Second hand
I’m in the middle of several projects here at The Cottage (name still to be determined) because that’s how I roll. With the projects I’ve assigned myself, and the projects that pop-up as I go through my day, and the project list from DIY Guy, I have plenty of things to keep me busy — … Read More
Like OR Dislike
Consider this fair warning. The images you are about to see may be disturbing to some. They also could be cool to others. I’ll let you decide . . . Toads. Itty-bitty, teensy-weensy, itsy-bitsy, little toad: Cool? or Gross? When I was a young punk with no fear and lots of curiosity, I liked little toads. I … Read More
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