A Tiny Cottage On Grand

GRATITUDE GIVEAWAY

2012-02-07T20:52:00.000-05:00

I was thinking how much I enjoy blogging and getting to know you.

Sharing my treasures, garden and opening my

home and you letting me peak into

your life has meant so much.

I am so grateful for having almost 200 friends that

came to visit. I appreciate you all....each follower and each comment.

That is why I wanted to host the Gratitude Giveaway to thank you.

1. Please leave a comment and your name will be

added to the pot, come back to visit, comment more.

2. Become a follower and that gets you another chance.

3. Mention my Gratitude Giveaway on your blog and invite your friends,

let me know and more chances to win.

4. Post my Giveaway button on your blog and wow.

Lots of Vintage Treasures

French Music - Hardback Book on French Letters

Play and More Music

Metal Roses with Leaves

Wonderful White Ironstone Platter

I will be adding more to the Giveaway to make

it extra special to thank you

to visit and comment.

Another sweet small oval ironstone platter and

Vintage Linens.

Continue visiting and commenting and your chances pile up.

Drawing will be March 7th and the winner will be announced

by March 8th.

Thank You!

Blessings, Kathy

ANTIQUE SAMPLERS WARM MY HEART

2012-01-26T21:39:00.001-05:00

Do all my post start out with I Love.....?

This love fest will feature

some of my antique samplers that I have recently displayed

in my one and only bath.

What samplers in a bathroom, is she crazy?

Yes, I probably am but trust me it isn't

because of the samplers.

I believe the treasures we dearly

love should be enjoyed and out in view

for us to treasure.

Framed in lovely birdseye maple, it just

sets off the beauty of the samplers.

As you can see they are from the

early 1900's.

All three were purchased in different years from a great antique show, "Heart of Country",

some 25 years ago.

Samples of needlework from boarding schools for proper ladies.

The girls were young so it was a good way to teach them the alphabet and stitches at the same time.
As you can see I some didn't make the best grade.

I never tire of them but since I do live in a tiny cottage and every

wall is taken I just had to hang them in the bathroom.

You have to think outside the box in a tiny space.

Come follow me to some great sites, I am joining up with:

Time Travel Thursday @ Brambleberry Cottage

Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Chic Cottage http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/01/how-to-make-felt-roses.html

http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/
http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/

http://frenchcupboard.blogspot.com/2012/01/voila-french-inspiration_26.html

http://www.savvycityfarmer.com/2012/01/thriftn-on-thursday-link-party-9.html

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http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/2012/01/vintage-inspiration-friday-74-sunburst.html

http://laurieannas.blogspot.com/2012/01/farmhouse-bedroom-reveal-farmhouse.html

The Last Hooray

2012-01-18T20:16:00.000-05:00

The Last Hooray.... came from this lovely single bloom.

A couple of weeks ago this little cutie pie

was blooming its heart out the day before

Jack Frost nip at it.

Triple ruffles just being prissy.

I love to start bulbs in the house but as

always they get to leggy.

This one vase the Paper Whites are in

helps to keep them from falling over.

I love them started in my white ironstone

comp but before long they will

out grow their home.

Today was the last hooray for the
Tulips also they started shedding this morning but they

were grand.

This is my spot to enjoy coffee

and visit with you, so I always love

having something blooming near by.

An old statue of St. Joseph seems right at home

along with the collection of stoppers.

Hope you enjoyed a wonderful day,

Good Night and Sweet Dreams

It's not to late to catch some fun, come join me.

Don't forget to drop by Ivy and Elephants for their Giveaway.

http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/2012/01/skip-to-my-ormolu.html

2nd Time Around @ A Picture is Worth a 1,000 Words

Anything Goes @ Type A

It’s Bloomin’ Tuesday @ Ms. Green Thumb Jean

Martha's Favorites @ Martha's Favorites

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm

Tuesday Garden Party @ An Oregon Cottage

Tuesday Tea for Two @ The Plumed Pen / SilkenPurse

Tabletop Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life

Tuesday’s Treasures @ Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Teacup Tuesday @ Artful Affirmations

Teatime Tuesday @ Lady Katherine Tea Parlor

Three or More Tuesday @ The Gypsy's Corner

Victoria Party - A Return to Loveliness @ A Delightsome Life

Your Cozy Home Party with Cozy Home Scenes

A Return to Loveliness at A Delightsome Life

IT'S SNOWING CAMELLIAS

2012-01-16T12:46:00.000-05:00

This little beauty is so fragile it is a wonder any
petals stay on her.
These flowers were cut
late yesterday and this morning......petals everywhere.

But you just can't help but love her, if even for a short
time, she reigns in beauty.

I love decanters for vases esp. when it comes to one single stem.

I am off for a couple of days and just anxious to be at home.

I love staying busy, working and going but gosh give a girl
a break.
I can also relate to mama bear,
she has the right idea........hibernate.

I love guilt free days when you just don't worry about
anything and you don't have any plans to do much of anything.

Lets face it the dirty windows,
dirty cloths,
dog hair glistening on the floor isn't going anywhere.

Hope you have a relaxed day.

Drop by Villabarnes
Rosemary's Giveaway is wonderful, don't miss it.
http://villabarnes.blogspot.com/2012/01/giveaway-2.html

While you're out drop by my newest friend, Wendy's blog,
her photography is fabulous.
http://lovewendysworld.blogspot.com/p/my-lovely-things.html

I am going to catch a few parties, lets face it that two month
MIA put me really behind.

Amaze me Monday @ Dittle Dattle

Craftastic Monday @ Sew Can Do

Making the World Cuter Monday @ Making the World Cuter Monday

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage

Mosaic Monday @ Little Red House

Show Off Your Cottage Monday @ The House in the Roses

Lazy Sunday

2012-01-15T17:40:00.000-05:00

What a great lazy day. It has been awhile since I could

enjoy blogland, its great just to hop around

and see what everyone has been up to.

I wanted to feature this unusual flower/plant?

This week I made a trip to a florist to get flowers

for a friends birthday and I was

very intriged by this plant.

I guess I love it so since it reminds me of mood moss.

These are three stems that mound so beautifully.

Do you know what it is?

The compote is filled with glass

stoppers, some are old but most are pressed glass.

I have the compote on a table

by my front window it is lovely when the sun

bounces off the glass. It is one of those things

that gives you pleasure to wash, a little

cleaning always make them sparkle.

Enjoy the evening, I have just poured byself some tea and plan

on continuing my lazy day. Kathy

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http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/2012/01/seasonal-sundays-83kitchen-blues.html

Amaze me Monday @ Dittle Dattle

Craftastic Monday @ Sew Can Do

Making the World Cuter Monday @ Making the World Cuter Monday

Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage

Mosaic Monday @ Little Red House

Show Off Your Cottage Monday @ The House in the Roses

Getting My Creative Groove On

2012-01-15T11:28:00.000-05:00

Just a few pieces from last weeks

adventures in Junking.

I shared with you my 2012 goal to get Motivated.....be
Creative.

(I must mean business I have typed it in RED)

I certainly don't lack inspiration, it's all around me.

Each and everyone of your blogs trigger my inspiration.

Now I just need to get motivated and create.

Oh, I can get fired up about a party or a project around my house
it is just when it comes to actually doing some type of art I am stuck.
So what do you do when your stuck........go buy more stuff.
Anyhow that is why I am taking a
few online art workshops. I worked most of the day yesterday
making a mess with Jeanne Oliver and enjoyed each minute.

Now let me share with you items that I feel will
work in my mixed media art projects.

Check out the cute door! Not sure where it came from.

I imagine it's the back to a

clock but I like to think it was the entrance

to a magical secret place.....

I did luck up and find several great

old tintypes.

They are wonderful, they each tell a story.

My lack of creating art, jewelry or needful things is

certainly not because I lack the

stuff (supplies). I have a feeling that some of you

may feel the same way. I do find that too much to choose from

can be a handicap to getting started on a project.

Thanks so much for listening..... Have a blessed Sunday.

I am very behind on my linky parties. hopefully I can still catch a few.

http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/2012/01/potpourri-friday-19.html

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http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/2012/01/vintage-inspiration-friday-72-antique.html

http://laurieannas.blogspot.com/2012/01/farmhouse-bedroom-reveal-farmhouse.html

I'M IN LOVE

2012-01-10T20:37:00.000-05:00

I'm in Love, Love, Love. I have fallen head over heals in love with my new phone Motorola Android, 8 MP, with extra memory for pictures, super flash.

After checking with many of you and commenting on your terrific photos. You let the secret out. You use your phone. Since I have had fits with my camera and way past due for a new phone......I was forced to join the 21st. Century by upgrading.

She's a beauty!

The Camellia photos are from my phone.....I'm just so darn excited.

I now can email directly to my blog...1,2,3.

Heck if I could learn just some of what it takes to blog I figured maybe just maybe I could catch on to this new phone.

Good Night, Kathy

IN SEARCH OF MY MOJO

2012-01-10T13:45:00.000-05:00

MOJO OH, MOJO WHERE ARE YOU?

I have been feeling rather boring. Not being inspired
nor feeling motivated to do anything creative.
I want to.... I have all the stuff, the perfect space but I have lost
my creative motivation. Creative motivation is
different from desire, it's a spark that can turn into
a ragging fire of creativity. I want to make stuff with my
hands, I want to be happily covered with paint and glue anticipating the
next spark.

One night recently I ventured on a search for
online workshops that would be the
boost I needed. It is unbelievable what talent rages
in some, what magical ideas are floating
out there in cyberspace for us to enjoy.

I wondered onto Jeanne Oliver's blog and what a wonderful treat that was. You can't help but
fall immediately in love with her. She
was offering just the right medicine for me,
an online journey to rediscover my creative side.
The first week began yesterday and will
continue for the next four weeks.
I am looking forward to every minute.
It may not be to late for you to join me?

Kathy

Good Morning Friends

2012-01-10T11:56:00.000-05:00

Hello Dear Ones,

It's been quit awhile since I have blogged.

I have missed you greatly, it seems that I had taken a detour

and found myself slap out of blogland.

Each day I think I will blog today, but wait

I haven't a thing of interest to write about.

Life sort of stood in my way. I had taken a temporary

contract job until the first of this year and now that I have time

to breathe... I am back in the saddle.

This morning after arriving home, on this drizzly day,

I was greeted by my lovely Camellia's which line

my drive way. They have bloomed just for me.

What a site,

I thought of you and wanted to

share a photo or two.

This particular one has a very ruffled center.

What I do love about this flower is that if you pick a bud half way formed, it will bloom for you.

Camellia's do best cut short and floating. But I can

never resist making bouquets. They will

begin shedding a little by tomorrow but will last a few days.

This lovely one is verigated pink and white.

I am so happy I finally got with the program.

I have lots of fun things going on and I can't

wait to tell you all about them.

Talk with you soon, XOXOXO Kathy

BLOGGING RULES

2011-11-13T10:01:00.000-05:00

Dear Friends,

Sorry I have been MIA, I know I broke the number 1 rule of blogging.

We had a couple of wonderful parties, great friends, delish food and of course lots of Halloween. But no photos.

My camera that I so loved has been feeling poorly and preforming badly and I am afraid it is much more

than depression or the flu. That baby is sick.

What to do?

I really can't afford to buy a new one esp. since

that baby is less than a year old.

But in all fairness she has taken some zillion

shots, been sprinkled on, sat on and

dropped, lost more times then I can count and napped under Jake many of them

and she never missed a beat.

I should have been gentler, spoken to her

softer, carried her in her cute case and given

her an assigned spot of honor

in my home.

Tomorrow I am taking her back to

where she was purchased Calagaz Photo

for some camera ER.

I have a really old camera but can you

guess? I can't find it,

where can it be. Oh Jake!

A post with no photos, yikes I think

I just broke Blogging Rule 2.

I have been checking in regularly with you

and love what you have been up to.

I have missed blogland but you

know the break has been OK.

Who the heck

am I kidding.......I have missed you so much, I love blogland
and I promise if you let me back in to this secret world
I will do better next time, I promise.

Wish us luck, Kathy

My Love for Pottery Barn

2011-10-16T19:26:00.000-04:00

We are down to the last two weeks of the Halloween season.

Anything and everything that will get decorated

is done. The dust bunnies and dog prints have been

tackled, what shows up is invited to the parties.

The table is set the menu planned and the favors are finished.

The large pair of ravens were purchased a few years back from Target.

The candle was in my Swapoween package from Vandy. Doesn't it look

great with the ravens?

The small dishes are from Pottery Barn this year.

The designs are wonderful and each of the four

are different.

The raven table runner was also from Pottery Barn a few

years back.

I would have loved a pair of pillows with the same design.

I simply love Pottery Barn.

# # # # #

Now for another peek of halloween.....

This is a corner on Theresa's deck, the photo was taken one spooky night. She keeps her sheets handy, her grandson is scared of skeltons so she stays busy covering up, moving and stashing them all in the name of halloween.

Hopefully his distaste for skulls and bones will change in the future.

Hope you enjoyed your weekend, Happy Hauntings, Kathy

I am joining these Monday Linky Parties - won't you join us.

Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage

Amaze Me Monday @ Dittle Dattle

Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Making The World Cuter Monday @ Making The World Cuter

Making Monday Marvelous @ C.R.A.F.T.

Mingle Monday @ Add a Pinch
Show Off Your Cottage Monday @ The House in the Roses

Debbiedoos Newbie Party @ Debbiedoos Blogging and Blabbing
Mosaic Monday @ Little Red House

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm

LET THE PARTIES BEGIN

2011-10-14T23:11:00.000-04:00

Now that the Halloween decorating is finished,

your house and yard look nice and spooky,

its time to do the next best thing "entertain".

Invite your friends and lets party.

Dust off your witch outfit, drag out your broom and

slip on your favorite jewels, just for this special

occassion. You know the ones.

Spiders, skulls and the bling oh my.

You know you just can't wear the same old stuff on such

a frightful night.

#######

I finally sent off my Giveaway box, to celebrate

100 follower,

to Cass @ That Old House.

She is such a doll and her family lives in the
most wonderful old home in New Jersey.

I have tested her patience but by now her package has arrived.

The Giveaway started with an ironstone platter and ended

with lots of goodies.

A pair of lovely vintage tea cups, custom tea bags,

and napkins. A great bar of french soap,

Tracey Porter note cards and a candle.

A piece of antique lace from the monastery.

It has been so much fun gathering the items

to send to Cass, hope she enjoys them.
# # #

I also participated in SWAPOWEEN

my new friend I partnered with is

Vandy @ http://tttandme.blogspot.com/
She is a great mom to two boys
who love halloween.

The package is off and topped with
a fuzzy spider. Lots of fun halloween
for her and her family to enjoy.

Happy Haunting, Kathy

Come join the parties.....

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FOR THE LOVE OF ORANGE

2011-10-14T05:55:00.001-04:00

HELLO DEAR FRIENDS,

AS I HOP AROUND BLOGLAND I SEE YOU HAVE BEEN BITTEN WITH THE HALLOWEEN INSPIRATION BUG.

I THINK I HAVE ENJOYED HALLOWEEN DECORATING MORE THAN

USUAL, I THINK IT IS BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN SHARING

IT WITH YOU. WHEN I VISIT YOUR SITES I AM

BLOWN AWAY BY YOUR CREATIVITY.

THERE HAD BEEN TIMES WHEN I FELT LIKE THE ONLY

HALLOWEEN NUT OUT THERE.BUT NO MORE.

I WANTED TO BRING ORANGE INTO MY HALLOWEEN

DECORATING AND IT SEEMS

THAT THE BLACK AND WHITE WAS WINNING.

CONSIDERING ORANGE IS ONE OF MY MOST

FAVORITE COLORS, I USED IT IN THE DINING

ROOM AND KITCHEN.

I SWITCHED OUT A FEW PLATES,

DECORATED A COUPLE OF BLACK MOCK FEATHER TREES

WITH MORE ORNAMENTS AND SMALLS AND NOW

BY MAGIC I HAVE MY ORANGE.

SOMETIMES I FIND WHAT I NEED I ALREADY HAVE.

THIS PROJECT DIDN'T COST A PENNY.

IN TRUTH I COULD PROBABLY DECORATE A

COUPLE OF HOUSES WITH WHAT

I HAVE COLLECTED OVER

THE DECADES.

WHEN YOU BRING OUT LAST YEARS DECORATIONS

IT IS ALWAYS FUN TO SEE THE

NEW THINGS I ADDED TO MY COLLECTION. IT IS GETTING

NOW THAT I SEEM TO FORGET

FROM YEAR TO YEAR WHAT I BUY.

I HOPE YOU HAVE BEEN HAVING A BLAST DECORATING.

UNTIL NEXT TIME, HAPPY HAUNTINGS. KATHY

http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/2011/10/white-wednesday-121.html

TIS THE SEASON TO PARTY

2011-10-11T22:28:00.038-04:00

Hello Friend,

I have missed you, I have been up to my eye balls in ravens, skulls, rats, JOL's and more.

I have to admit I can't get over how laid back I

am with the decorating,

I finally finished my front door and window boxes.

I will post that tomorrow.

But for now lets have some good ole

spooky fun.

This is some of my antique

Jack O Lanterns squeezed into a black cabinet.

The guys and I have had a blast at many a

late night. I love them...but

When I started my blog back in May I thought it

would be a good source to help

sell some of my collection.

I have really approached it kicking and screaming.

Just the thought of getting all the halloween

down from the attic and not

including the dozen or so containers

in storage made me crazy.

It wasn't that I didn't know I needed to let it go.

I just simply kept procrastenating....Why?

Lord knows I haven't any space,

like the title of my blog......

I live in a TINY cottage.

For the past several years I just haven't brought it

all out. Don't get me started on the amount of work it takes.

Work, that is an understatement.

What for decades seemed so effortless,

a labor of love,

now seems like work.

I still decorate a great deal for the holidays, just not in the

same way.

They need to find good homes and not in a storage

container in the attic. They have been around

for many a decade and survived it all.

I realized this Halloween that I just

needed one more holiday season

to party

with them before I said goodbye.

This new decorating is truly effortless.

http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/2011/10/halloween-mantel-linky-party-2.html

What's Halloween without a skull stacked

on old Frankenstein books under a cloche?

Simple I Love It!

Theresa and I are hosting a party Monday

for a group of wonderful

ladies, who get Halloween.

We have all shared such happy times

celebrating the season for the past few decades.

This gathering will like old times

and it can't be halloween

without my special friends.

I am going to try to link up with many a party or two.

For this next three weeks ....

Source - THE CRANKY CROW

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At My Romantic Home, it's Show And Tell Friday. Click here!

Feathered Nest Friday makes its home at French Country Cottage. Click here!

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IT HAS BEGUN

2011-10-05T23:02:00.001-04:00

JUST THE SPOT TO SIT AND THINK,

WHAT POTION WILL IT BE

THAT BRINGS HIM BACK TO ME?

THE GLITTED DUST FROM A RAVEN

THE SPIDER WEB OF A BLACK WIDOW

THE BLOOD OF A DRAGON

Will he love me more than before?

This halloween scene is on my tiny porch. To help set the

the spooky mood.

Don't you just love it when you find pleasure

in the silly and obsurd.

I guess my fond memories of many a childhood

halloween drives

me to recapture those days.

This is a special holiday that still gives

me thrills and chills at the thought of it.

Happy Haunting, Kathy

http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2011/10/three-easy-fall-crafts-link-party/

GIVEAWAY WINNER

2011-10-01T21:37:00.000-04:00

I offered the Giveaway when I bearly had 90 followers

and now less then a month I have 139 followers.

You have made me feel like we are old friends.

I love your blogs and have enjoyed visiting

your homes, other cities and styles.

Some of you get me and some of you

don't, sort of like my family.

Thank you all for visiting,

commenting and following A Tiny

Cottage on Grand and for posting my

Giveaway on your blog.

OUR WINNER IS CASS @ THAT OLD HOUSE

Congratulations Cass!

I am still working on the box, packing it full.

Please send your address via email:

kathy.atinycottage@gmail.com

I will give you a glimpse before I send it to Cass.

Thank you all for sharing, Kathy

IT'S FALL Y'ALL

2011-09-30T22:12:00.000-04:00

A Peek At More

http://southernhospitalityblog.com/door-decor-fall-linky-party/

Southern Hospitality is hosting the Door Decor for Fall

This is the door of by best Halloween buddy, Theresa.

She has it wrapped with the new artifical Spanish Moss from Michaels

and filled with the real stuff.

Doesn't it look wonderful, swampy and old?

These photos were taken at night, I will post more taken in

the daylight. I worked on my window boxes Wed.

can't decide if I like them I need to make a trip into

the woods for vines and moss.

They need to be a commercial for Dollar Tree

tombstones, skull, rats and the faithful gauze fabric.

Where have you been all my life DT?

100TH FOLLOWER GIVEAWAY

Tonight is the final day to register for my Giveaway. Each time you commented

and if you mentioned it on your blog

you got another chance

GIVEAWAY - I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!

I now have 138 followers.

It has been fun meeting everyone and

checking out their sites.

I hope you win, I will post the lucky winner tomorrow.

I have to get out of this Halloween & Giveaway mod

to tackle something serious.

I am a volunteer with the St. Vincent De Paul Society.

We are lay people who carry God's message to the poor by helping them

with food, emergency funds,

transportation and much more.

Tomorrow we will be hosting our Annual

Friends of the Poor Walk.

In todays economy help is needed more than ever.

The walk is our only fundraiser, all of our

contributions come from individuals.

Wish us luck for a successful day.

I am so grateful that I have so much to be thankful for.

God is so good to me.

Kathy

HALLOWEEN PARTIES

2011-09-30T21:16:00.000-04:00

Yes, you guessed it another halloween party or two or more.

But to a halloween gal can there

really be to many

parties?

This is my first halloween in blog land

and I don't want to miss a

thing. Won't you join us?

http://afancifultwist.typepad.com/a_fanciful_twist/2011/09/halloween-festivities-an-invitation.html

http://halloweenmoontea.blogspot.com/

Halloween, isn't it grand?

Happy Hauntings, Kathy

SWAPOWEEN

2011-09-30T20:04:00.000-04:00

(http://www.mysocalledchaos.com/ and http://artemishi.blogspot.com/).

My Friend Ricki Jill from Art@Home

Told me about a great Halloween Swap Party.
We prepare a halloween box filled of halloween goodies and a few things
that go bump in the night and send it to our assigned partner.
Sounds like fun. Thanks Ricki for letting me know about it.

Practical Magic

I am so excited but was I ever sad.
I saw another party Practical Magic - one of my very favorite.
I was to late....darn....I bet the aunts have something in their
potion book that would help.

Last year my friend Page hosted a Practical Magic evening packed full of
great delights.

Part of the party were lessons on exiting the top of your house only with your umbrella.

Page's kitchen is based on the movie and wow is it
ever so beautiful. That will wait for another post.

Good Night!
Happy Haunting, Kathy

It's Here!

2011-09-28T20:30:00.000-04:00

It's here!

Do you feel it?

Is the hair on the back of your neck standing up?

I thought it would never get here.

Finally!!!!!!!

OK I feel better now.

I have been planning and working on halloween

for a few weeks. My best halloween buddy

"Theresa" and I have scouted out

anything and everything to do with

the season. Theresa has a head start on the

decorating and it looks incredible.

Lots of pictures to share but for now a

mantel or two. I began mine today and

not quit sure it will stay this way.

But for now it will do.
What the heck is that big spot of light, could it be a spirit?

What can I say I got a little carried way with Dollar Tree's gauze fabric.

 This is Theresa's den mantel packed full of old, discarded needful things.

The clock was found last week during one of our

many trips. It looks great for halloween.

Propped with books and skelton hands, the

rats are having a snack.

They are waiting for the master to return.

Bell chimes in the background, clocks ticking,

candles lite flickering, awaiting a guest for the evening.

I can't wait to join the rest of you for the party. See you soon!

Happy Hauntings, Kathy

http://theletteredcottage.net/ideas-for-fall

Feeling Blessed

2011-09-22T22:43:00.004-04:00

Blessed

Everyday I wake, I pray

that I will take the gifts

I have been given to

change

the world I live in.

So in my heart,

I must confess

to live

to give,

I am Blessed

I haven't posted in a couple weeks, I have missed you.

White is always so restful I always enjoy

Faded CharmCottage - White Wednesday so I am

heading over to check you out. With

the fragrance of my candle

and the warmth of a

cup of tea I am so

relaxed at the end of this day.

I enjoy when I have the time to play,

I have visited with many of you

tonight and as always

you leave me

feeling

blessed.

I wanted to share with you my newest

piece of vintage jewelry.

I love white jewelry and this

bracelet is a fun piece.

The lace is also new it was

purchased recently

from an estate sale.

Two large panels probably curtains.

What shall I do with them?
Blessings, Kathy

http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/2011/09/white-wednesday-118.html

http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/2011/09/potpourri-friday-4-giveaway.html

Nature's Blessings

2011-09-22T19:49:00.007-04:00

I wanted to share my most recent

GREAT DEAL OF THE MONTH.

This great tabletop conservatory listed at $140.00 and on markdown for $20.00,

yes only $20.00.

I love these dearly and have terrariums but not

anything this little charmer.

A piece of glass is broken on the side, so I do

what I do best - IGNOR IT.

I began with gathering moss, plants, lichen on limbs.

A nice metal tray holds the plants.

I decided I would pack it full of fresh moss,

my good ole standby "Ressurrection Fern",

wild muchrooms, interesting twigs and

some creeping vine.

I found some loose bark that looks wonderful.

I love the way it is turning out.

Now where shall I put it prehaps in front of the windows?

Wait something is not quit right,

something is missing.

What?

Now it is just perfect for the season.

This week I will begin decorating for Halloween.

I think it will look great on the porch

with the bottles of potions, spider webs,

breath of ravens, bones, witches brew and much more.

It will even look good under this table.

Once Halloween is over I will tuck it in the potting shed
for early spring decorating.

Fall is out in all the stores, Halloween is everywhere.
The first of the fresh pumpkins showed up this week.
It's it wonderful? I feel so blessed to enjoy natures gifts.

I can't wait to see what you have been up to.

Blessings, Kathy

Drop by the parties!

http://acreativeprincess.blogspot.com/2011/09/its-party-20.html

http://fishtailcottage.blogspot.com/2011/09/cottage-flora-thursdays-37.html

FALL FLOWER CENTERPIECE & SPIDERS

2011-09-12T23:12:00.001-04:00

A touch of fall to inspire.

What does fall flowers have to do with spiders?

I was in the mood to play with fall dishes and
it just seemed like a natural combination.

Why is it collectors of any type always

love great dishes?

Even in this tiny cottage I still
have to have lots of dishes, for all

occasions or any occasion.

A wonderful green vintage jeweled

spider pin looks great on the Zinnia (Zienna).

I enjoy using the antique horn pewterware

especially with vintage pumpkin plates and

brown spongeware.

My post on August 30th featured fall Zinnias.

Yes folks this gal got her monies worth.

I finally had to toss them today.

Now grant you they are hanging on

by a thread but they did last for this post.

I am heading over to Dear Little Red House weekly linky party,

Mosaic Monday, drop by for a visit.

http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/2011/09/mosaic-monday-we-remember.html

Pour yourself a glass of something cool

and join me in a toast.

Happy 100 Followers to ME!

I am glad you dropped by, thank you for

visiting, please take a minute to comment.

Your comments make my day.

Blessings, Kathy

Come see what is new at the great blogs below.

http://niftythriftythings.blogspot.com/search/label/nifty%20thrifty%20sunday

http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/2011/09/81st-table-top-tuesday.html

http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/p/newbie-linkie-party-info.html

http://craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/2011/09/motivate-me-monday-87.html
http://creatingahouseofgrace.blogspot.com/2011/09/twice-owned-tuesday-partyhappy-labor.html

http://cherishedtreasures-terry.blogspot.com/2011/09/sunday-blog-love-linky-party_10.html

Giveaway Celebration 100 Followers

2011-09-10T22:26:00.000-04:00

Where has the time gone?

It was just a few short months ago

I plunged into Blogland.

You have been so patient overlooking

the shine on my photos, errors in spelling,

poor manners linking etc, etc.

I have enjoyed my short journey and was

so thrilled the other day

when I saw......

I have 94 followers.

Thank you so much for following,

commenting and emailing.

I feel that I know you and I

like you as my new friend.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

(Can you tell I can't find my S)

I am going to host a giveaway.

for you and your friends in celebration of my

100 followers. Check back to see

what A Tiny Cottage on Grand has

put together for you.

You are going to love it!

To begin with

Ironstone Platter

Antique Hardcover Book

"The British Essayists"

Antique Linen

Antique Lace

2 Tea Cups with Tea in a lovely bag

Pages of Old Music

and much more

The drawing will be September 30th.

To be registered in the drawing

send a comment to this post showing

your interest in winning and mention

my giveaway on your blog.

Each additional time you

comment on a future post you will

receive another chance to win.

Are you confused?

Don't worry with or without 100

the drawing will be Sept. 30th.

Blessings, Kathy

CAN A TWO LEGGED TABLE STAND?

2011-09-06T00:12:00.001-04:00

We attended our monthly antique sale this weekend and on the third day smalls and select items are 60% off.

Well I must have been high on caffeine and dust

because I actually bought a table

for $16.00.

I confess I bought a two legged table. I wish I

had a good excuse but I don't, stupidity

kicked in and good judgement

flew out the window.

It had character, patina and great height.

It even had a drawer, a wonderful top with one of the boards is 14" wide.

You see I just couldn't resist so I brought it

home and tucked it in my studio directly in front

of a mantel with the chair jammed into it.

Why? Why Not!

My plan is to have my handy man

nail it into the wall of my potting shed.

Since it is so tall I could cut all the legs

shorter and use it in front of the sofa.

One broken leg and one is 3" to short.

I just love the height it would be easy to work off of.

It would be a great deal if it just had

four legs.

I know your not this weak to be turned

by patina and looks or are you?

Happy Searching, Blessings Kathy

Going to join these parties

http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/
http://southernhospitalityblog.com/
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2011/09/nifty-thrifty-tuesday-no78.html

NEVERMORE

2011-09-05T21:27:00.004-04:00

Once upon a midnight dreary,

while I pondered weak and weary

Edgar Allen Poe, compliments of The Graphic Fairy

While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there

came a tapping,

As of someone gently rapping,

rapping at my chamber door -

I feel it in my bones.

Yes, folks FALL is coming.

We have had three days of rain,

wind,

and a constant tornado warning.

But it has brought cooler nights and cooler days.

Yes, folks FALL is coming and

that means HALLOWEEN is around the corner.

My best halloween bud, Theresa and I

have searched the county over

for halloween.

Trust me when I say we don't need

anything, I mean nothing, nothing new at all.

We both have been avid halloween collectors

for a long time. Decorating and parties is what

its about for us. So we always search out every

shop in hopes there will be something new.

BINGO

A wonderful set of 4 plates, a raven, skelton, rat and owl.

Dollar Tree has the packages of halloween

creepy cloth and some great looking spiders.

Midnight Dreary plate is on a tombstone as a placemat.

They will look tons better setting on a black plate.

I had fun playing with a few of my recent

purchases today.

Now that we may be having cooler weather

I can tackle the attic and begin

bringing down decorations.

Hoping everyones dreary weather is over.

Are you as excited about Fall and Halloween?

Happy Labor Day, Blessings Kathy

Linking with Debbie for her Newbie Party and a few more

http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/p/newbie-linkie-party-info.html

http://www.craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/

http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/2011/09/80th-table-top-tuesday.html

FALL IS IN THE AIR

2011-08-30T21:28:00.000-04:00

Early this morning it was actually very pleasant

outside. It didn't last long

but it did give me hope,

September will be cooler than August.

Fall was in the air.

I was inspired to pick up

fall flowers and

these cheery

Zienna's

were perfect.

I have a weakness for fall and these

flowers inspired me to

take a few minutes,

relax on the porch

and daydream of cooler weather.

I hope you are staying cool.

I am joining a few parties, won't you come along?

Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple
Twice Owned Tuesday @ House Of Grace
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Time to Shine Tuesday @ A Diamond in the Stuff

Blessings, Kathy

OH HOW I LOVE BROMELIADS

2011-08-25T22:35:00.002-04:00

This is my little piece of shady heaven.

I started a few years ago trying to get assorted moss, ferns and ground covers under this pear tree.

Being selective changed and now I am just happy if they are happy.

Sometimes I use this spot as my final resting place

for tender sickly plants, it gets decent shade and regular water.

While in Tampa 3 years ago I was able to pick up

several wonderful Bromeliads.

When the sun gets to hot they love having part shade.

The pop of color is so refreshing and this spot always seems a few degrees cooler. Even if it is my imagination.

If you have never tried Bromeliads check them out.

This spot is always so interesting, lots of insects so that means the birds

flock to it and the birdbath.

This is Alice, broken she may be but she insist

on holding court.

She keeps watch over everything and is always on alert for the

white rabbit. She has a real

fear about holes in the ground.

Remember my faithful Resurrection Fern?

I am always on the look out for toadstools or muchrooms

to tuck in here and there.

I keep telling myself I want to make some

from the peat and cement receipe.

Oh well, there is always next spring.

Don't you think this looks like a place

where fairy's would play? I like to think so.

Do you have a special place in your garden

where fairies live?

Promise me you will try a Bromeliad?

But don't buy the grocery store ones

check out your Botanical Garden or

Garden Shops.

I have saved the best for last.

Moss, Moss, Moss isn't it wonderful?

I love when it gathers on

rocks and pots

I can't resist rocks I have collected them for years.

The marker is a reproduction of a garden marker

in Williamsburg.

It has been a few weeks since I have posted, I feel like

Chatty Kathy.

My computer has been down, oh how I missed you all.

Stay cool and blessings to you all,

my prayers are with you folks along the

eastern coast. Kathy

I am linking up with At the Picket Fence, Inspiration Friday With Shade Garden Inspiration
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2011/08/welcome-to-inspiration-friday-no-29.html

Also with Stuff and Nonsense - Friday's Unfolded
http://www.stuff-and-nonsense.net/

RAINY, HAZY, CRAZY DAYS OF SUMMER

2011-08-07T21:47:00.000-04:00

So little is blooming in my poor hot garden.
I am just grateful its alive.

I always love a pop of red. How is your garden?

The heat factor is in the triple-digit temps.

My gardening days are long gone until
the middle of Sept.
Till then I will depend on blogland for color.

Enjoy your new week, Kathy

PRAYERFUL IMAGE

2011-08-07T20:38:00.000-04:00

Recently while in New Orleans, for an art show, I had the opportunity to

visit one of my favorite churches.

St. Mary's Assumption

This beautiful church is in the lower Garden District.

The architectural style is Baroque Revial - Late Victorian
and is simply breathtaking.

The Tabernacle is surrounded by prayerful
angels, kneeling at the dwelling place for the devine presence.

There is great comfort to those who enter.

I love this altar

devoted to Mother of Perpetual Help a 15th century Byzantine icon.

In my Father's house are many rooms;

if it were not so, I would have told you.

I am going there to prepare a place for you.

john 14:2

This has been a very sad week for our community.

The death of Father Ernie Hyndman

was received with such sadness.

He will be missed by his family, his parish and his friends.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding

Proverbs 3:5

Thanks for letting me share my thoughts and feelings.

Kathy

MARY PAGE HAS ARRIVED

2011-08-03T23:35:00.001-04:00

You remember in my last post I told you about my new friend Mary Page.

Mary Had A Little Lamb

Mary Page and her mother, dad and older brother live in the most wonderful custom built home.

This is a sneak preview of their living room, new house with

antique mantle. Check out the great chippy table.

Oh yeah the baby crib covered with lambs wool, filled with lambs and surrounded with baby gifts for yours truly (Mary Page), is usually not in front of the fireplace.

This scene was the focal

point for Mary Page's "Mary had a little lamb" baby shower.

My dear friend, Mary Page's grandmother, Theresa is so creative

she cover the bassinet with a lamb rug.

Center stage is the vintage lamb that her daughter Page

loved dearly for years.

With the help of The Graphic Fairy I found this lovely lamb and

the poem "Mary had a little Lamb" handwritten.

The cones filled with candy and embillished with graphics and text became the shower guest favor.

Mary Page has arrived, beautiful and perfect,

she is truly a gift from God.

We are all very blessed.

For the first time I am joining Colorado Lady's

Vintage Thingies Thursday and Very Merry Vintage Style Party

http://verymerryvintagestyle.blogspot.com/2011/08/could-you-pass-these-finds-up-share.html

http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/search/label/Vintage%20Thingies%20Thursdays

MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB

2011-08-03T11:38:00.002-04:00

Mary had a little lamb..... was the theme of a recent baby shower in honor of the sweet mother Page and her baby to be Mary Page.

These tiny baby shoes were a gift to Page when she was born.

Everything white with lambs and vintage baby clothes were the decorations.

Yummm....Check out these precious Lamb cupcakes.

The color white with silver go together just perfectly.

These recent photos seem perfect for White Wednesday

at Faded Charm Cottage and Savvy Southern Style - Wow us Wednesday.
OK, I am in the party mood I will also be joining A Stroll
Thru Life's - - Table Top Tuesday Party.
Creating a House of Grace's Twice Owned Party
Gosh I am so proud not one but 4 Linky Party
http://creatingahouseofgrace.blogspot.com/2011/08/twice-owned-party.html
http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/2011/08/75th-table-top-tuesday.html http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/2011/08/white-wednesday-111.html

http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/

LOVE IS All AROUND

2011-08-01T22:18:00.001-04:00

Wedding Bells ..........are ringing. I worked a wedding this past week for a dear friend's daughter, which turned out just perfect.

Young love, is there anything like it?

The wedding took place in St. Joseph's Chapel on the Spring Hill College campus. Reception followed in the most perfect

venue. The beautifully renovated top floor of the campus library.

Life is wonderful when the plans workout.

The skies cleared and with a setting sun the evening was kicked off.

Sorry the photos should have been better but I was a little

busy with several thousand roses.

I think you can still get a feel for the setting, romance was everywhere. Beautiful

silver gray tablecloths were draped on all tables and bars,

accented with lots of silver, mirrors and votives.

Round orbs filled with roses were everywhere,

wonderful eye candy for such a romantic atmosphere.

Sunday I could hardly move so I spent the day in bed relaxing.

It was all worth it, the beautiful bride and good looking groom

laughed and partied all evening with friends

and family.

I am in LOVE! I have a new love, SALONPAS, peel off pain relief pads for

Arthritis. It helps pain in hands, wrist, knees, neck it can

do the trick. I would have bought a big ole roll of it but

it only came in small patches. They are good, very, very good.

Hi dear friends, lets join Mosaic Monday at Dear Little Red House
http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/search/label/Mosaic%20Monday
Come on there is still time.

Good Night, my big fluffy bed is calling me. Kathy

Thrifty Treasures

2011-07-18T20:22:00.004-04:00

Southern Hospitality is hosting her Thrifty Treasures Mondayhttp://southernhospitalityblog.com/thrifty-treasures-highlights/

A few weeks ago I attended an estate sale on its third day.

Even late I stll managed to purchase several pieces.

F B Rogers Silver Company, Taunton, Mass. service was priced right I just couldn't leave it.

Martha had passed away at 91 and never married.

She lived an interesting life in a beautiful southern home and she dearly loved her treasures.

My type of gal. We could have been friends.

If we were I would have asked her why did she love this tiny

china bird whistle so much to hold on to it for so long?

I must have purchased 30 misc. books, each holding

cards, holy cards, notes or paper clippings.

Martha's old prayer books hold the most interest.

It is lovely to see that since childhood

she held a close relationship with Christ.

Happy Treasure Hunting, Kathy

Happy Sunflowers

2011-07-18T07:31:00.002-04:00

Good Morning,

It's Mosaic Monday at Dear Little Red House blog

http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/search/label/Mosaic%20Monday

SUNFLOWERS - Adoration

They just shout HAPPY! I dearly love

Sunflowers and it isn't summer

without them.

Have a Happy Monday,

I am also joining all the newbies at Debbiedoos Blog. There is so much I still need
to know about blogging being new is
no longer an excuse. If you have less then
100 followers and/or newer then 5 months old, come on and follow me.
http://debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/p/newbie-linkie-party-info.html

Where One Women Creates

2011-07-17T23:42:00.000-04:00

I have enjoyed checking out the studios and workrooms from My Desert Cottage's - Linky Party

"Where Women Create"

Even though I was too late to be featured it is so inspiring

to see your creative areas.

It motivated me to sort, tidy, fold, label and clean.

I work in a spare room and it needed the attenton.

It is good to know I'm not alone when it comes to limited space. Tomorrow I am moving my sewing

into my utility room. You have given me

plenty of good ideas and thank you for sharing
and inspiring me.

Have a great week, Kathy

I'm Late

2011-07-15T18:55:00.001-04:00

"I AM LATE, I AM LATE

FOR A VERY IMPORTANT

DATE."

Where Bloggers Create Party is today, Yikes. If you have dropped in

to see a studio then please forgive me for

I thought it started on Sunday. Check Back Please.

http://mydesertcottage.blogspot.com/2011/07/wbc-party-day-for-2011.html

See you Sunday, Kathy

Off to Work I Go

2011-07-12T21:58:00.001-04:00

I am very blessed to be able to work

part-time for The Visitation Monastery.

The Visitation order is a cloister order committed to prayer

and is characterized by a spirit of humility and gentleness.

These daughters of the Gospel, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, live a life "hidden with Christ in God."

The Visitation Monastery was built in 1832, very much inspired by the french who founded the order.

This is a peek of the roof line, of one of the buildings now serving as a religious gift shop on the property. The terra cotta Griffin watches over the property.

There is a peace you feel when you enter through the gates on

the property and you pray you can take it with you when you depart.

"Now we step beyond the gates to face a world of care,

to be a gentle presence in the midst of a violent world."

"This is what the Lord asks of you only this, to act justly, to love

tenderly and to walk humbly with your God." -micah 6:8

Blessings come your way, Kathy

Eye Candy

2011-07-06T19:41:00.015-04:00

Join me at Faded Charm Cottage for the White Wednesday Linky Party

http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/2011/07/white-wednesday-107.html

Russie's sewing nook looks like the perfect image for White Wednesday,

and the French Cupboards - French Inspiration Party
http://frenchcupboard.blogspot.com/2011/06/voila-french-inspiration_30.html

Stacks and stacks of antique lace from a very old French monastary

is just some of the eye candy in my friend, Russie's

sewing nook

Eye Candy

She is busy preparing lovely pillows and such for

"A Tiny Cottage on Grand" Etsy shop which hopefully will be

launched soon very soon.

Today was spent photographing antique and vintage items for

our ETSY shop.

These are just some of my many friends that I have loved

dearly for decades.

My tiny cottage is packed full

so now it is time to scale down my collection

Hope you enjoy a little peek at a few of my needful things before

their posted on Etsy.

I attended an Estate sale this past weekend and purchased lots of

needful things for the shop. The homeowner was 91

and she never married, she traveled the world, worked for the city

and lived in a fabulous old estate. I purchased several

of her books which opened a window into her life.

Lovely poetry books signed by her many admirers.

Thanks for stopping by, Kathy

I am joining Northern Nesting, Summertime Give a Way
This wire cloche is terrific and I know I can use it in several places

http://northernnesting.blogspot.com/2011/07/summer-giveaway.html

Summer Cloche Party

2011-07-05T20:23:00.116-04:00

I fell in love with cloches in the early 80's, when visiting England, they were in every garden and shop.

There was a time when
they were not as easily available here in the south.
I think the first one I bought was
in Nashville at the Heart of Country show in the early 90's and from then on out I was in love.

I love to use them in the garden and especially bringing them inside with plants.

They are a great low maintenance way to enjoy plants for a few weeks indoors.

As you can tell lots of condensation builds up so

you have be able to prop the

top open just a little.

They're fun to decorate with, showcase

your collection, use them for

entertaining but most of

all they look great

grouped together.

Kathy

I am joining others at A Stroll Thru Life's Cloche Party

http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/2011/07/lets-have-summer-cloche-party.html

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

2011-07-04T18:11:00.005-04:00

PEEK A BOO, I SEE YOU!

I just couldn't resist, aren't these just the cutiest things?

Spent the afternoon with a collector friend.

We thought you would enjoy

just a peek at some of her treasures.

You know how us girls just have to have our toys.

Guys please don't shove, your blocking Uncle Sam.

Happy 4th of July

NOT SO FRESH FLOWERS

2011-07-02T00:22:00.002-04:00

I was checking out what was new in blogland and dropped by Ricki's great blog ART @ HOME

http://ricki-treleaven.blogspot.com/2011/07/taking-stock-flowers.html

Check out Ricki's BLOG then go directly to

Fresh-Cut Flowers, Linky Party @ Rose Vignettes

http://rosevignettes.blogspot.com/2011/06/fresh-cut-friday-11-larkspur-july.html

What do you do when your flowers are fading,petals are shedding and you see life leaving them? As a final effort this arrangement was made

up of a few seperate ones. Yes I can see only 1 Oak Leaf Hydrangea, I just could't resist.

At the cost of fresh flowers one must be creative.

1. Change water daily (OK every few days).

2. Cut a little stem off each time, in hopes they may drink a little more.

3. At the very end, try the trusty low compact arrangement. Cut flower stem mostly off, stick in

wet oasis and arrange a compact form.

This will get you another day or two.

I love flowers but usually I am not a Carnation type gal but these were free.

Free is Good. Enough with the dead flowers.

Doesn't it just drive you crazy when you spend valuable time looking, and looking for the one thing that you just have to have?

Naturally it is only used once a year but you have

to find it. Because it is time for the

annual 4th of July arrangement.

I will be out early tomorrow to buy flowers.
Happy 4th of July Decorating.

Blessings to you, Kathy

Bed of Moss and Resurrection Fern

2011-06-29T22:46:00.004-04:00

Early morning, after an evening shower, the temperature is just a wee bit lower.

Not many bearable mornings for coffee outside are left.

This is my first summer with the moss bed

so far so good. It does take

daily watering but it's worth it.

The Squirrels are beginning to hoard for the winter and

they think this is the perfect place to stash their acorns.

Weeding consist of pulling oak tree seedlings weekly.

What critter wouldn't love to lounge in this bed

and enjoy this great fern pillow?

I love Resurrection Fern, it grows on our

Oak trees. I am the neighborhood fern collector.

After a windy storm you can fine broken

branches covered with the lovely fern.

It can survive draught and will look totally dead

but with a little rain

it is back to life.

I have never seen it in garden centers I feel sure

it hasn't any value but that makes it even more

desireable to me.

Blessings to you all, Kathy

I am going to join garden parties, come on an follow me, you will love the
view at Fishtail Cottage & A Southern Daydreamer
http://asoutherndaydreamer.blogspot.com/2009/01/introducing-outdoor-wednesday.html

http://fishtailcottage.blogspot.com/search/label/Cottage%20Flora%20Thursday%27s

MY NAME IS MYRTLE

2011-06-16T21:01:00.002-04:00

Fishtail Cottage is hosting

Cottage Flora Thursday

check it out.

http://fishtailcottage.blogspot.com/2011/06/cottage-flora-thursdays-24.html

We are having a rainy overcast afternoon. I always think that is a great time

to take cuttings.
Our days are hot,hot, hot so the poor cuttings need a chance.

Myrtle, which is my all time

favorite plant, is a good plant to use for cuttings. I love the look of a topiary especially in Myrtle, Boxwood or Rosemary.

Each year I keep trying and it seems like Rosemary is the hardiest.

Myrtle

If you want to see why anyone would fall in love with Myrtle - check out
http://snugharborfarm.blogspot.com/

This is what sealed the deal for me.
So I will keep trying and be patient.

Enjoy, Kathy

NEST UNDER GLASS

2011-06-16T19:39:00.018-04:00

The Brambleberry Cottage
is hosting "TIME TRAVEL THRUSDAY"

I am a first time Traveler heading that way.

http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/2011/06/time-travel-thursday-49-making-memories.html

I wanted to share with you my recent gift.

A friend brought me this lovely nest from the country.

One that only a special cloche is befitting to show off its beauty.

A mother bird worked very hard building this lovely nest where she raised her happy little family this spring.

Enjoy! Kathy

OK I GIVE UP! YOU WIN!

2011-06-12T21:51:00.002-04:00

I spent the most part of the evening,

playing with photo collages and

hoping I could finally

link to a party. I remembered their

being a Sunday Photo Collage link but can I

find it ......NO. Do I know what happen to the

link .......No Way.

Well my spirits are high again, there is hope.

I just heard the preview for a new

Tom Hanks movie and the line

was "you are never to old to learn".

There is Always Hope

Tomorrow is Another Day

I will soon be linking to parties like crazy or trying to link to parties will drive me crazy.

We will see

Kathy

Thanks to my new friends help came to the rescue. This is the blog I wanted to link to, check it out the photography is fabulous. Mosaic Monday @ Dear Little Red House

http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/2011/06/mosaic-monday-garden-conservancy.html

I am so excited not only did I collage but hopefully I am able to link.
Thanks you friends,
Kathy

My excitment was in vain...I left not one but two incorrect links. I simply can not get it. I could cut and past her link but I couldn't do mine, I left something off.
(OK GET OVER IT, MOVE ON) I have the rest of my life to practice linking.

Have a great day linking while I am off to work.
Kathy

Needful Things

2011-06-08T10:09:00.000-04:00

JUST A PEEK! NEEDFUL THINGS FOR MY ETSY SHOP - SOON TO COME

SACRED HEARTS, JEWELRY AND MUCH MORE

NEEDFUL THINGS

Queen Anne's Lace with Dill

2011-06-07T14:31:00.000-04:00

What may not seem like much to you,
makes me jump for joy. Queen Anne's Lace is
mixed with Parsley, Dill and Bishops Hat.

All of these I dearly love but with only a couple
of plants each there isn't much bloom to celebrate. I can only hope they
survive our hot dry summer
and spread next spring.

Kathy

ALWAYS TIME FOR TEA

2011-06-01T22:48:00.000-04:00

Thanks for coming by today.

I wish you could drop in for coffee or tea,

but since you can't let me tell you what

I have been up to.

I have been under the weather this

weekend and finally feeling better.

Today I spent time with Picasa, downloading

and organizing photos. Since I can't get a

new camera anytime soon I need

to learn to improve on what I have.

That darn light issue is always

a problem for me and everythings seems out of focus. Oh, Well

Rooting Curly Willow 101

These few photos are a test to my patience.

I love Curly Willow especially in fresh arrangements.

Even by itself it has a good look. I'm experimenting in rooting some.

It roots so easily, just keep it in fresh water for a couple of weeks and surprise, surprise - Roots.

So far I have two batches growing in containers.

Maybe by next year I won't have to buy any.

Oh, by the way did you notice the little watermark?

Like I said I am new at this and no I didn't realize it was going to be on all of the photos.

Good Night John Boy!

PRAYERFUL IMAGE

2011-05-24T18:42:00.000-04:00

My heart goes out to those affected

by the devastating storms.

Praying you find refuge,

strength and comfort in

Christ, Our Lord.

Kathy

That hat is for the Birds!

2011-05-23T22:46:00.001-04:00

Recently I hosted a Blog Launch Party to celebrate the event.

Needless to say, we take our parties serious.

Our lunch theme was centered around birds, nest and eggs, in decorating and menu.

My dear friend Theresa

fashioned a fabulous hat

decorated with all of the above for the

special occasion.

Our feathered friends would have been proud.

XOXO KATHY

BEGINNERS FLIGHT SCHOOL 101

2011-05-17T23:38:00.002-04:00

Two Mamma Bluejays had a busy morning teaching their newbie's how to fly.

This little chubbie hung on for dear life and finally he flew off to join his family. I was on red alert and cat patrol most of the morning.

They make wonderful quest but they hate good byes.

I kind of felt like that little newbie today.

The entire day was spent trying to blog,

trying to find my blog and still no gadgets or tags.

If I accomplished anything it was by the Grace of God

because I am still clueless about blogging.

Finally at the end of the day I knew it was going to be a great night,

I saw my first lightening bug of the season.

God blessed me with a great day, a wonderful photo and new friends.

Yes, you heard me I had not one but 7 new friends check out my blog.

I think I had a lttle help from my new friend Vicki @ CurlyWillow DIY

XOX KATHY

KNOCK, KNOCK

2011-05-17T18:17:00.000-04:00

Welcome,

Come in and make yourself comfortable.

Ready or not I am opening my home to you and your friends.

I have been looking forward to you coming and sharing

with you all my many treasures and

collections of needful things.

You have been so kind

to let me visit you, and I have on countless occassions.

I am looking forward to us becoming good friends.

All my doors and my heart will be opened

to you, so please be KIND.

Kathy

I'm linking to this party!