2010 at Ash Tree Cottage

It's been busy around Ash Tree Cottage in 2010 ...

We went camping in the backyard ...

We showed off our reds ...

And our pinks!

We had fun with chickens ...

especially Thelma!

We pulled out our Vintage Thingies ...

And worked in the garden.

We went green to help the environment ...

so we hung the laundry out to dry.

And we had lots of fun with Bentley!

Most importantly ~ Bentley and I met some of the

sweetest people in the world ...

You!

Happy New Year

and thanks for

the memories!

Love and Best Wishes

for a

Happy and Healthy New Year!

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Mom's Birthday Tea

Today is my Mom's Birthday!

I am having a Tea Party

for her and several of her friends.

Bentley, we will be busy this morning with all of the preparations!

Be a good boy and don't fling your toys onto

the cake!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all!

Your friendship means so much to me.

May you all have a Blessed Christmas

and the

Happiest and Healthiest

New Year!

Lots of Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Vintage Minis for Christmas

A little vintage scene from a miniature vignette in my cottage.

All decorated for Christmas.

I am joining Suzanne The Colorado Lady for

Vintage Thingie Thursday

Bentley ~ this vignette is way up in the Welsh Dresser ~

Shall I pick you up for a closer look?

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Christmas Moments

Can't you just feel the excitement!

Bentley can, and so can I.

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Christmas Reds Around the Cottage

Whether it's Christmas or not ...

You'll find reds all over my cottage.

A red chalkboard with a Christmas cookie wreath

hanging above it in the kitchen

and ...

A cowboy Santa pillow ...

Y'all know my husband is from Texas

(well, if you didn't you do now!)

I am joining Sue for this Rednesday

Bentley ~ did you have fun on your birthday?

He's not answering. He had so much fun

he had to go to bed early!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Cheers!

Life can get hectic at this time of year so ...

come join me in a special

Holiday Cocktail.

Zero Calories

Zero Alcohol ...

100% Holiday Cheer!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

PS: Bentley is sitting next to me enjoying a

peanut butter dog biscuit ~ yum!

Bentley's 5th Birthday!

Happy Birthday Bentley!

You bring happiness, fun, joy and

love

into every day!!!

Love,

Momma

xxoo

Christmas Tea Break

Life gets so busy during the Christmas Season ...

Sometimes we just need to take a

moment to relax.

Come join me for a cup of tea!

I am visiting Marty for Table Top Tuesday

and

Terri and Martha for Tea Cup Tuesday

Tea Time Tuesday

and

Lady Katherine Tea Parlor

Bentley ~ Are you excited about your Birthday?

It's tomorrow!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Christmas Cottage Kitchen

The Welsh Dresser in my cottage kitchen

is all decorated for Christmas.

Today I am joining Mary for

Mosaic Monday

Bentley ~ Tomorrow is a very special day ...

Tomorrow is your Birthday!!!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Christmas Cheer!

Just a little Christmas Cheer ...

to brighten up your day!

And a woof from Bentley too!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

My Favorite Christmas Carol

Every year when I unpack the boxes of Christmas Decorations

I am happy to see my favorites once again.

I love everything about the Christmas holiday ...

Buying and wrapping gifts for family and friends,

Decorating the house,

Baking cookies, and especially ...

Christmas music!

On my blog this season you will hear lots of my favorites ...

But my very favorite Christmas Carol is O Holy Night.

I cannot sing nor listen to that beautiful Carol without

getting tears in my eyes!

I'm linking up to:

Pink Saturday

A Few of My Favorite Things Saturday

This version of O Holy Night is performed by Charlotte Church.

Doesn't she have a beautiful voice Bentley?

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Holidays on Ice

Tonight I went to an open house.

The hostess, my friend Juli

is an ice skater, so ...

I found these cute ice skates for her

Christmas tree.

I could not resist showing them off

for

Show and Tell Friday!

Aren't they cute Bentley???

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

A Vintage Holiday Picnic

If you are planning a holiday picnic,

bring along some vintage elements like ...

A vintage plaid thermos for some hot cocoa or

hot coffee ...

A bottle of vintage wine ...

With a fun snow globe cork!

Some candles and some matches in a

reproduction vintage box. Those little birds are

so sweet!

Some cookies in a vintage plaid tin

and some vintage style napkins too!

I am joining:

Vintage Thingie Thursday

and

Tablescape Thursday

Be sure to visit these fun parties!

Don't worry Bentley ~ Momma won't forget a tin of

dog biscuits for you!!!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Santa's Sweet Shop

Some sweet reds for this

Rednesday!

And ...

Share The Decor

No Bentley ~ those are pretend cookies, you

can't eat them.

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Merry Mini Christmas Tea

Bentley and I are over visiting our miniature blog today.

You will find us here for the day:

Ash Tree Cottage Minis.

Yes Bentley, we have a little mini version of you over at

Ash Tree Cottage Minis too!!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

The Busy Christmas Season

It's early morning, a busy day ahead!

Shopping ...

More Shopping!!!

Wrapping ...

Stockings to fill ...

Grab a Santa hat off the rack ...

Look for the keys ...

Where did I put them ???...

Check the mail ...

Greetings from friends and family far away!!!

What a wonderful season it is!

Maybe you'll get some cards and packages too Bentley!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

It Happens in Sun Valley Cloche

We love our winter sports in Idaho ...

so here is a Sun Valley theme cloche in honor of the 1941 movie ...

Sun Valley Serenade.

Skiing, snowboarding, sledding, building snowmen ...

We love it all!

I used a Pottery Barn lantern for a cloche

a good place to tuck in a snowman,

a pair of skis and a winter sweater.

Can't wait to get out the real Susan size skis!!

In the meantime I am linking up to:

A Stroll Thru Life

My Romantic Home

How Sweet the Sound

The Tablescaper

Coastal Charm

Bentley you can come sledding with us and

we can take you for a sleigh ride too!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Ho, Ho, Ho ~ Retro!

Ho, Ho, Ho ~ Let's go retro!

Think of a way cool Christmas ~

Atomic Ranch style ...

Mid century modern furniture in turquoise ...

and a silver tree.

Listen to the way cool Mel Torme on the

hi-fi!

Then go visit Suzanne in Colorado

for some more retro.

What do you think Bentley ~ is this cool or what???

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

How Santa Got His Job!

If you are looking for a fun book to read

to little ones this Christmas ...

Try ~ How Santa Got His Job

by Stephen Krensky!

It's great fun for kids and I had several giggles too!

So brew up a cup of herbal tea or some cocoa ...

and snuggle up with a loved one

for some holiday fun!

Don't forget Rednesday!!

What's that Bentley? You like the part about how

Santa once worked in an all-night diner! It makes you

think about a midnight snack!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

A Jolly Shelf

Just a jolly little shelf ...

Full of things that make me smile!

Here's hoping that ...

They make you smile too!

Have a wonderful day and be sure to stop by and

visit Marty for Table Top Tuesday!

Bentley ~ are you still curled up under Momma's down filled

comforter???

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo