Halloween decorating with Ironstone

Hi Everyone

Happy Monday

When you have a passion for something

your eye instantly gravitates towards it

{Love}

the picture above from
BHG magazine

Did you spot the

~White Ironstone~

Starshine Chic shared some fabulous  Halloween decorating vignettes using
White Ironstone

my little ghost

Here is a simple last minute idea
felt stickers and a vintage White Ironstone pot
a little ghostly BOO
I am bringing this as a hostess gift tonight filled with candy 
have a safe and fun
 Halloween
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Show off your Cottage Monday

romantic saying for today
"Loving you is a light that guides my way in the darkness"
unknown

♥
Pam

Ralph Lauren Spring 2012

 Hi Everyone

Happy Saturday

{Love}

the new 2012 spring collection from

Ralph Lauren

♥

 The entire collection is 

soft, feminine and 

romantic

 Just look at this pretty pink jacket 

 This dress reminds me of Grace Kelly

simple and elegant
Tonight is our Son's High School Homecoming dance
His date was so thoughtful she gave him a tie to wear that matches her dress
♥
so excited to see everyone all dressed up

 These dresses almost have a ballerina feel to them

Did you know that Ralph Lauren has a magazine

Go check it out
here 

it is beautiful

It is always so interesting to see what the designers are wearing

basic denim 

and cowboy boots
classic

♥

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Pink Saturday

romantic saying for today

"I hunger for a glimpse of you"

unknown  

♥

Pam

Backyard Patio

  Hi Everyone

 Happy Friday

Here are few  pictures of our backyard

{Love}

how private and peaceful it is here

 The fruit trees have lost most of their leaves

 The new fire pit is getting used more now

that the weather is cooler

 This morning the fog was beautiful

There is a chill in the air 
Feels like fall

I have some exciting news to share with you all soon

so hard to  keep a secret 

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Feathered Nest Friday 
Farmhouse Friday

romantic saying for today

"I can forget my very existence in a kiss with you"

Byron Smith

♥

Pam

Vintage Pitcher

Hi Everyone

Happy Wednesday

The paper white bulbs in the yard are already blooming 

so this morning a few  more  flowers ended up in the house

Here they are in my very favorite

~White Ironstone pitcher~

♥

They look cute on the white shelf by the front door

{Love}

 the vintage small white french enamelware bucket

and the

vintage enamelware sign

Smells so beautiful

for such a tiny flower

it sure smells big

Joining in the fun for

White Wednesday
Fall in Love with your House 
Wow us Wednesday
Open House Party

romantic saying for today

"My heart grows with every breath you take"

unknown

♥

Pam

White Lace

Hi Everyone

Happy Tuesday

What a wonderful combination 

~White and Lace~

two of my favorite things
Look how pretty!!!

Yesterday I found the cutest cupcake aprons

at Micheal's

 They came in a package of 12

and were only  $2.49
They have the most adorable cut out lacy pattern

When I unwrapped them

I had the fun idea of

putting the lacy aprons around  votive candles

So simple  

♥

{Love}
the lacy reflection

They turned out so cute
I can't wait to go back tomorrow and get some more
wonder where else I can put them
I might even use them for cupcakes too
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One project at a Time
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday

romantic saying for today
"There is no instinct like that of the heart"
Lord Byron


♥
Pam

Cottage Kitchen

via pinterest 3.bp.blogspot.com

Hi Everyone

Happy Monday

~Thank You~ for your  thoughtful comments

We read them together and each one touched our hearts

♥

don't you just

{Love}

 the trailing ivy in these kitchens

 via Victoria Magazine 

                                                               via Marie Claire Maison

Growing plants inside the house can be tricky
and finding the right plant for the right spot
{not too sunny}
{not sunny enough}
is a challenge for me
 
via MarieClaireMaison
Geraniums are cute in the window
and they can take full sun
{would I remember to water each one?}

I adore Ivy topiary's
but after the last one ended up in the trash
I swore I would never buy one again

Never say never
I have my fingers crossed
I am babying this topiary like I am its mother

Our daughter sent us these enamelware signs
for our Anniversary

Love
our
~Cottage Kitchen~

♥

All tips on growing ivy welcome and prayers too
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romantic saying for today
"Your something between a dream and a miracle"
Elizabeth Barrett Browning

♥
Pam

Wedding day

 Hi Everyone

Happy Saturday 

 October 22 is a special day

It is the day we were married

We had a small intimate wedding 

 it was perfect

♥

  It seems like only yesterday 

♥

 A surprise bouquet from the man of my dreams

who still makes my heart skip a beat when he enters a room

♥

 a man who leads by example

and loves with his whole heart

hardworking and dedicated

 tender and kind

who always makes me laugh and giggle 

who is my soul mate

forever

 Here we are 23 years later 

blessed beyond our own imaginations

and grateful beyond words

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Show and tell Friday

romantic saying for today

"A star is shining in my heart, My dreams have wings that touch the sky

I'd marry you a thousand times, I'll Love you till the day I die"

Marion Schoeberlein

♥

Pam

Happy Cottage Home

Hi Everyone

Happy Friday

Vintage treasures that sit in a cabinet gathering

dust are not for me

♥

We use everything in our house no~thing is too precious

or off limits no matter how old it is

or what it might be worth

Have you ever gone to someones house

and they are 

afraid to use treasures because they might get rusty, chipped or dented 

{it adds character to me}

 That is so sad

its like having plastic on the good couch and only sitting on it when company comes

Life

is too short and too fun to worry about things like that

So get your treasures out of the cabinets dust them off 

and enjoy them 

stick berries  from the garden in a vintage shoe

move treasures to another place in your home
have fun

The most precious  treasures in your home 

are truly 

  Family and friends
our furry friends too
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Farmhouse Friday
Feathered Nest Friday
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romantic saying for today
"Love is not to be purchased and affection has no price"
St Jerone

♥
Pam