Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Phone Home



I have made it easy for you to phone home ~ that is to take Ash Tree Cottage
with you on your mobile phone.  I have created an app.  





Now you will be able to keep up with all of the adventures of Susan and
Bentley where ever you may be.

And be sure to stay in touch with Kim for great decorating tips and more
at her weekly party Wow Us Wednesday!

Bentley ~ send everyone a big kiss!!!

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

Monday, November 21, 2011

It's All in the Details


What makes your home uniquely yours?  Have you ever walked into 
someone's home and had the feeling that the owners purchased every little
detail from a popular store?  A house that has been so depersonalized that
it does not look like a home?  





As a designer, I have seen it before.  I once had a client who did not think
that the members of her family were very attractive, so she thought that she
should keep the photos of the models who came in the picture frames she purchased
because they were so much more attractive than her family members.
How sad is that?



As we fluff our cottages this week and in the coming weeks getting ready to
welcome family and friends, let's remember to keep the "home" in our cottages.
Let's let our personalities shine through.  It's what makes each of us
unique and special!

I am off to visit Marty who gives us all great inspiration to
feather our nests.

Bentley ~ are you still napping?  Actually that's a good thing so that the
squirrels can peacefully eat the squash that I put out for them without
being disturbed.

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Hey Love ~ Let's Go for a Hike!


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 ~ we can bring provisions to stay warm and toasty.
Come on ~ it will be fun!




Okay ~ you talked me into it!

After the hike I will warm up by the fire and visit


Come on Bentley ~ let's find a sweater for you so that we all
can take a hike up in the foothills.  I think it snowed up there last night!

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Romancing the Thanksgiving Table


If you long to set your Thanksgiving table in a very romantic, shabby chic
style, then head to your local thrift, consignment and antique shops.



Your will find the most charming of platters and pitchers.



Dessert plates and little sauce dishes.



Sweet and stylish stemware of all sizes and shapes.



Amazingly pretty but inexpensive silver serving pieces.



And wonderful serving dishes too.  Such soft and pretty patterns that
somehow all work together ~ so don't be afraid to mix and match.

For more romantic ideas to decorate your home lets go visit ~

Show and Tell Friday
Feathered Nest Friday
Vintage Inspiration Friday
Home Sweet Home
Potpourri Friday
and
Pink Saturday

Okay Bentley ~ I'll be finished posting in just a minute and
then we can play!

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Getting Ready for Thanksgiving



It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is almost a week away, but it is.
It's truly one of my favorite holidays.   I am taking a short vacation and am really
enjoying getting ready for the big feast.  I'm playing around with centerpiece ideas
for the table.  Polishing silver, getting the crystal ready and just having so much
fun playing house.



I have decided to go with a rustic look with a touch of elegance too.
I love combining vintage well loved family heirlooms with some newer 
pieces too.  




This pearl handled flatware is from David's Mom.  She purchased it
years ago from Carl Forslund in Michigan.  I think she would
have been happy to know that we are treasuring it now.  

So now I am back to fluffing the cottage and planning my menu and
visiting with you!

I am linking to ~

Bentley ~ I just love being home with you!

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

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