Spring is on the threshold and you know what that means ~ tea on the Ash Tree Cottage porch, both in miniature and full size. Tea in the...

Like most of us out in blog land, I use my vintage Mason Jars to hold flowers and decorate. But ... I also use my Mason and Ball Jars f...

It's fun being a blogger.  I have the opportunity to share lots of mini creations  with you. I am playing with dishes ~ creamy white b...

Here is what makes me happy ... Sunset over the Pacific coast. Bentley's sweet face even after a bad haircut. This cute pic of ...

I worked all day today, but I took the time to take a short walk outside for my lunch break.  It was an unseasonably warm afternoon.  The s...

It seems as though I was just taking pics for Christmas and now we are  coming up on Valentine's Day! It's time to pull out th...

The heart of the home ~ the command center.  The place where I pan saute, bake, broil and have worked through all of the recipes in Julia ...

I won't be traveling out of town for Christmas, but if I were, this is how I would like to arrive ~ in holiday tartan style! I love...

Although I love Christmas lights on the cottage, I also enjoy making my front porch look festive for the holidays.  I love coming home, wal...

Set a table for the kids this Christmas.  Plan a lunch or dinner with a toyland tablescape.  Create a playful centerpiece. Keep everyth...

One of the wonderful things about having a blog is that you can look at old seasonal photos from years gone by and remember what you liked ...

Hey lovie ~ let's go for a hike! Oh ~ I don't know it's cold out there.  Just look at that popcorn snow! No worries ~ w...