Shell Searching on Sanibel

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Shell collection from Sanibel Island

Returning to Sanibel Island Last week, we returned to Sanibel Island, Florida, after almost 44 years. We honeymooned there in 1981. We chose to return to the same resort, but chose a different unit.  It would have been fun to revisit our honeymoon suite, but it was unavailable. We expected some changes to the grounds, … Read More

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CheriA Slice of Life, GENERAL, RECENT

It’s cold here in SE Minnesota! This morning, the temperature was -9 with a wind chill of -21; tomorrow, the low will be -17 with a wind chill of -24. These are good days to get some projects done inside – and thankfully, there isn’t a lack of projects around the cottage! what I’m loving … Read More

Travel Souvenirs

CheriANTIQUES, RECENT, TRAVEL

I enjoy gathering souvenirs from a trip as much as anyone. They are a tangible way to remember trips and vacations and for me to enjoy our travel experiences long after the trip is over, however my souvenirs are a little out of the ordinary.

Creative Retreat

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creative retreat workbook

I recently attended a creative retreat in Santa Rosa Beach, FL — specifically, the Watercolor resort area. Isn’t that a perfect location for a creative retreat? Watercolor! So many people have asked me what a creative retreat is and what we did on the retreat so I’m sharing a little run-down of my experience.

Blog Post Round-Up

CheriFAVORITE THINGS

cottage office + studio

I’ve recently been paying attention to which of my blog posts are the most visited, and also which Pinterest boards and pins are saved the most. Then I realized there are so many new faces here who may have missed the two most popular posts of 2020. So, if you are new here, WELCOME! I’m … Read More