Dogs and Horses

I love dogs and horses and they appear in vignettes all over our cottage. The sweet Yorkie in the Victorian frame is my first Yorkie, Bitterman. He was our "little gentleman". When David and I were married, Bitterman stood up with us. It was the first time our Pastor performed a ceremony with a dog standing up with a couple. In the photo peeking out from behind, you can catch a glimpse of my grandmother. She too was a dog lover and loved cats as well. The little fellow in the square frame is my husband David when he was a baby. That's his Dad.

Here is a small equestrian theme vignette in a bookcase. The fox in a riding habit is Royal Doulton. There is a small Limoges box next to it. A photo taken while schooling a young horse is in the background. A china horse figurine from my childhood is front and center.

Thank you for visiting me today. I am joining Marty over at A Stroll Thru Life for her Table Top Tuesday. Please visit Marty and the other party participants as well.

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

The Wee Cottage Within Ash Tree Cottage

Within the walls of Ash Tree Cottage, there is a little cottage all on it's own. It's a wee cottage, a place for little fairies to live. It's a special place where time stands still. A place that is safe and friendly and free from the cares of the world. Come on in and make yourself comfortable.

That's the way, take off you shoes and sit on the sofa or a comfy chair. Just make yourself at home.

I'll bring out the tea trolley. Do you take milk and sugar in your tea, or would you prefer to have a slice of lemon?

I do apologize, but there is no high definition TV in the Wee Cottage within Ash Tree Cottage. You will have to make do with an old console TV. Oh, and no color either, only black and white. I think it's George Burns and Gracie Allen. A very funny show, I hope you enjoy it.

If you need to make a call, we do have a telephone. It's a rotary, we don't have cell phones yet. I hope you don't mind.

Of course, if you prefer, we can provide a cozy reading corner among some of the great works of literature.

We hope that you enjoyed your visit to the Wee Cottage Within Ash Tree Cottage. We thank Susan and her little dog Bentley for allowing us to show off our place. We are sharing this Wee Cottage for "Show Off Your Cottage Monday" hosted by Cielo at her cottage, The House in the Roses and Brenda too at The Cozy Little House. Please stop by to visit the other participants. We are sure you will have a ripping good time. Susan and Bentley will be back with their own posts later this week.

May all your dreams come true,

The Fairies of Ash Tree Cottage

xxoo and Fairy Dust too!!

Spring in the Solarium

This is a little corner of the solarium I decorated at my Mother's house. It is a very sunny and cheerful spot to sit and have a cup of tea and contemplate what flowers and vegetables to plant in the garden. I am just giving you a glimpse of this room, but will be doing a big post later. Until then, please take some time out to visit Cindy's "Show and Tell Friday" over at her Romantic Home. Spring arrives this weekend! Have a good one!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Heirloom Quilt

Today I am participating in Suzanne's Vintage Thingie Thursday over at her lovely blog Colorado Lady. While we have many "vintage thingies" in our cottage, this quilt is especially precious to us. Victorian "Crazy Quilts" were very popular back in the late 1800's. Silks and velvets were used and embellished to form a very random pattern.

This particular quilt was handed down to my husband from his father, who received it from his own mother. I believe it was originally made for my husband's great grandfather by his sisters. They embellished their patches with initials, flowers, kittens and birds.

Look at this sweet little kitten with it's paw in the fish bowl!

And the pretty daisies. I think that those are my favorites!

We do not display this quit too often. It is still in excellent condition and we are doing our best to preserve it . May 16, 1888 was a long time ago, yet I can sense the dedication and creativity of the young women who lovingly created this quilt.

I hope you have enjoyed this precious heirloom. Please be sure to stop by and visit all of the other postings at Suzanne's "Vintage Thingie Thursday"!

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo

Happy St Patrick's Day!

May your pockets be heavy

and your heart be light

May good luck pursue you

each day and night!

-Irish Blessing

Happy St Patrick's Day

Love,

Susan and Bentley

xxoo