tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post1023517148748639180..comments2024-03-26T02:10:41.394-07:00Comments on Ash Tree Cottage: A Cottage Love StorySusan Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-865277585428866082013-07-11T18:03:04.357-07:002013-07-11T18:03:04.357-07:00It will be hard but hopefully this time next year ...It will be hard but hopefully this time next year you'll be posting about the memory of the cottage that holds a special place in your heart and the new home you LOVE! (and that Bentley loves too!)<br />Blessings,<br />CindyCindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897883854642097143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-31481899152519667142013-07-10T20:44:55.175-07:002013-07-10T20:44:55.175-07:00I hope all is well in your move. I understand wha...I hope all is well in your move. I understand what you mean about leaving. Take lots of pictures of it and you can take it with you in your heart! Hugs! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home! <br />SherryThe Charm of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510594223746911615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-20186842274612000732013-07-10T13:50:09.267-07:002013-07-10T13:50:09.267-07:00Susan, this is such a beautiful and heartfelt post...Susan, this is such a beautiful and heartfelt post. I think we all understand how this affects our soul and being. Your little cottage is amazing and I'm pinning from this post. I know it will always be in your heart, and I pray that someone takes over with all the love and care that you have shared here. I'm sharing this on Be Inspired tomorrow, thanks so much for sharing it with us. big hugs, DebraDebra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-60201786851199026732013-07-09T16:24:16.989-07:002013-07-09T16:24:16.989-07:00Oh my - I feel we'll be in this home the rest ...Oh my - I feel we'll be in this home the rest of our lives - we've been here about 10 years - I can't imagine how you feel - bittersweet is such an apt word - I am sure you'll love Texas - there's sooo much there - so many wonderful shopping places..wishing you all the best when you move! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,<br />KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00310044533488593888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-46054099089220920572013-07-07T17:33:51.777-07:002013-07-07T17:33:51.777-07:00Oh, what a lovely post! I know you will hold thes...Oh, what a lovely post! I know you will hold these memories dear. You will take your beautiful things and make a new home just waiting to be filled with more precious memories. Good luck to you.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10187922581398102573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-32296255812368671332013-07-07T07:00:03.492-07:002013-07-07T07:00:03.492-07:00Hi Susan,
Your charming cottage is one of the pre...Hi Susan,<br /><br />Your charming cottage is one of the prettiest I've ever seen, and I can imagine how you feel, my gosh, 20 years!! BUT...another sweet house is awaiting your sense of style to make it a home, just as beautiful as this one.:))<br /><br />xo<br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-78055035939373880372013-07-05T22:24:36.815-07:002013-07-05T22:24:36.815-07:00Dear sweet cottage you have created there, good lu...Dear sweet cottage you have created there, good luck with your move and have fun creating a new home therePearl Maplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-57023029402667710932013-07-05T05:50:33.495-07:002013-07-05T05:50:33.495-07:00Oh, Susan, I'm almost as sad as you! I love yo...Oh, Susan, I'm almost as sad as you! I love your dear little cottage, so quaint and welcoming.<br />But a home is the people who occupy it, so I know that where every you go it will always be a home filled with love, laughter, ... and Bentley, of course!<br />Big hugs,<br />PattiIvy and Elephantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04274996970752357282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-31040057524866184912013-07-04T18:24:22.993-07:002013-07-04T18:24:22.993-07:00Happy 4th to you and Bentley..I hope you will be h...Happy 4th to you and Bentley..I hope you will be happy in Texas..Change can be difficult...This N Thathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14660035693962636210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-61600696149574204502013-07-04T18:19:16.905-07:002013-07-04T18:19:16.905-07:00You are making me sad. You can tell how much you ...You are making me sad. You can tell how much you love this home. I am sure once you are settled you will love your new home. Jut so many memories. Good luck with the move.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242778760582160429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-76627537517211841792013-07-04T13:46:03.928-07:002013-07-04T13:46:03.928-07:00Moving is hard! But I know your new home in Texas...Moving is hard! But I know your new home in Texas will be just as lovely, and you'll always have your memories of your old cottage.<br /><br />Happy Fourth!<br />xo,<br />Ricki JillRicki Treleavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363865916909018452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-49506848844971898522013-07-04T12:38:32.326-07:002013-07-04T12:38:32.326-07:00Dear Susan,
a tear or two? well you broke my hear...Dear Susan, <br />a tear or two? well you broke my heart with this sweet story of your cottage!<br />Oh It's such a lovely place you've been living in... the pics you shared show all your love for it ..but as you say, a new chapter will start soon and I'm sure you'll make HOME again and you'll love it.<br /><br />I'm a new fan and follower, I'm Italian and I hug you tight!<br /><br />Ciao<br />LisaShabby Passionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18391991156818664057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-29460144784689703702013-07-04T11:01:20.851-07:002013-07-04T11:01:20.851-07:00Your home is filled with memories but remember mem...Your home is filled with memories but remember memories are portable, they go with us where ever we go. That being said, I sympathize with you completely, you have such a lovely home and we can see and here the love that you have put into it.<br /><br />Wishing you beautiful memories in your new home too!<br /><br />LeannThe Old Parsonagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07565689282935790616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-84158207085981990772013-07-04T10:46:06.286-07:002013-07-04T10:46:06.286-07:00I have already purchased a home in Victoria. It&#...I have already purchased a home in Victoria. It's a bit newer than this little cottage and quite a bit bigger too. It's a 1948 rambling ranch house on 1/2 acre surrounded by giant live oaks and magnolias. I know it will feel just like home as soon as I get down there and put my stamp on it.<br />It also has a potting shed so I will be busy decorating that as well. I LOVE Texas!<br />SusanSusan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-50429847918240271252013-07-04T09:46:10.881-07:002013-07-04T09:46:10.881-07:00I've lived in my cottage for 30+ years and I k...I've lived in my cottage for 30+ years and I know I will bawl my eyes out the day I leave it. I'm thinking that the reason your home looks so beautiful, quirky stove pipes and all, is the love you have showered on it and felt within it. Those skills you will take with you to your new home and another house will blossom under your care!Maureen Wyatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717877610585066150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-24056026524590542232013-07-04T09:29:45.661-07:002013-07-04T09:29:45.661-07:00We love you sharing your home with us..and we look...We love you sharing your home with us..and we look forward to seeing your new adventures. I can not imagine leaving my home..I would shed many a tear. Hope Bentley is looking forward to his new adventure!Ann@A Sentimental Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15521312649204476924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-78656060876216997502013-07-04T09:29:26.601-07:002013-07-04T09:29:26.601-07:00This cottage is very beautiful and full of memorie...This cottage is very beautiful and full of memories, but you have a new life to start, new experiences to make, a new cottage. Good luck and happy 4th July. TinaMuscettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14767082972768593201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-63251090008303421112013-07-04T09:05:13.327-07:002013-07-04T09:05:13.327-07:00I have enjoyed your cottage from many tablescapes....I have enjoyed your cottage from many tablescapes. Your cottage has framed your life for many years and I hope you will find another cottage in Texas. In East Texas from the Red River to the Gulf coast the are hundreds of towns that can provide a chance to find a home to be your new cottage. If it is in one of the large cities, there are entire areas where sweet cottages can be found, Have a great 4th and the new cottage in your life. <br />Pam<br />PS Texans also love horses and puppies.<br />Tea in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03641316653134781223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-74285748614652222452013-07-04T08:39:18.825-07:002013-07-04T08:39:18.825-07:00How blessed you've been to have the experience...How blessed you've been to have the experience of life in a cottage. You've done a marvelous job of capturing the images of this spot that you've loved so dearly. I was thinking of birds who "feather" a new nest every year. How cool that you already have so many wonderful "feathers" in your collections, and you'll be able to lovingly feather your new nest. I can just see you smiling every time that you pull another of your beautiful "feathers" from a box. I'm wondering where you'll be in Texas. Texas will welcome you with open arms! It's a great state. Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Happy 4th! Cherry KayEntertaining Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456283511422693637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-71199191991665065522013-07-04T07:41:18.614-07:002013-07-04T07:41:18.614-07:00Susan I know how you feel. The home I lived in the...Susan I know how you feel. The home I lived in the longest and raised my girls in was so special to me and when I moved, I cried. I was ready for a new home with TWO bathrooms, but still it's hard to leave a place so full of love. You do take that love with you and soon your new home will be just as special. Wishing you JOY as you spend these last days enjoying memories. <br /><br />hugs,<br />LindaLinda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-12736717267103207692013-07-04T06:51:42.730-07:002013-07-04T06:51:42.730-07:00Making any kind of move is hard and stressful. I ...Making any kind of move is hard and stressful. I am sure you will in time learn to love Texas. You better like the heat tho. I have never lived anywhere but Texas. One thing sure, all your great memories will still be with you.LVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853494568526683537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-22596694413050577132013-07-04T06:06:50.673-07:002013-07-04T06:06:50.673-07:00How I have enjoyed "visiting" your cotta...How I have enjoyed "visiting" your cottage Susan. Oh, yes, leaving a lovely home of 20 years is very hard. And I will miss it too. But you are on a new adventure in your life. Enjoy every moment. And think how much fun it will be to decorate your new home in TX! Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664295814876984709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-78907104940109192382013-07-04T05:21:00.457-07:002013-07-04T05:21:00.457-07:00The last time we moved I cried for a month! It is ...The last time we moved I cried for a month! It is so hard sometimes...I will be praying for you.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Amy Josunnyskiesandsweetteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411963709035869592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-13476475475432381272013-07-04T03:58:17.253-07:002013-07-04T03:58:17.253-07:00What a lovely cottage you have created, and yes it...What a lovely cottage you have created, and yes it is hard to leave, and there will be an adjustment - allow yourself time on both ends. Your pictures today are some of the most beautiful ever, my favorite being the vintage aprons on the line. And the Christmas porch. And both of the wicker furniture shots. Oh I guess that's three favorites, and lots more. The best thing, for you, is that you get to take your wonderful collections with you, helping to create "home" in the new house. <br /><br />Hugs ~ MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-36792288175936391042013-07-03T23:49:35.292-07:002013-07-03T23:49:35.292-07:00It's always so hard to leave a home that you l...It's always so hard to leave a home that you love. I am sure you new home will be terrific. All the fun decorating you get to do on your new place. Looking forward to seeing your new home. Bentley will have lots of fun exploring all the new places.<br />MaryMary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.com