Along the Garden Fence

I am so happy that my neighborhood allows fences.

Some do not.

Fences do more than keep pets and children contained.

They provide lovely backdrops for pretty flowers and plants and

makes one curious about what lies beyond it's gate.

Bentley and I are taking it easy this afternoon.  It's just to hot

to do much but daydream.

Hugs,

Susan and Bentley

Loving Chalkboard Paint

We finally have our new plan for the cabin and a storage facility to 

keep all the furniture, dishes, etc secure until the construction is complete.

I was starting to bubble wrap dishes and had a brainstorm ...

Why not use wood crates and paint the ends with chalkboard paint

so that I can easily see what's in each crate???

Then after the cabin is built and all of the dishes are put away I

can just erase the chalk and fill the crates with holiday decorations or

anything else and re-label the crate and store it in the cabin attic.

Don't you just love chalkboard paint?  I sure do!

Now that I have tweaked a crate, I will join the other tweakers at 

Brenda's Tweak it Tuesday Party

Bentley ~ would you like Momma to paint anything you own

with chalkboard paint???  I'm on a roll!

Hugs,

Susan and Bentley

Weekend at Home

David and I lead hectic lives, as do many of you.  So many obligations and

so many deadlines.  I have been focusing on ways to bring more relaxation

to our lives.  The weekend is our time to refresh and restore from a 

busy week.  

I love it when I can serve a simple dinner.  Something light and tasty.  Maybe 

some homemade soup or a tasty salad.  A comfy and cozy meal at home when we

can wear easy fitting clothes and cuddle up oh the sofa to read or maybe

watch a movie.

It's okay if one or both of us fall asleep early.  We have reached the stage

in our lives where we don't need too much excitement or drama.  We did all

of that when we were younger.

Now we are just happy to kick back at home with Bentley.

We are happy and comfortable just the way we are.

Just two little love birds in our own little love nest.

Corny ~ but we love it!

Seasonal Sundays

Sunny Simple Sundays

and

Say G'day Saturday

Bentley ~ are you asleep too?  Daddy is asleep on the couch.  I 

guess I am the only one still awake and it's only 9:30 pm.

Hugs,

Susan and Bentley

Just Swooning Over Pink

Source: corrabellerose.blogspot.com via Susan on Pinterest

Look at this beautiful pink dresser!  Add all of the other lovely touches and

I am swooning!  No, this is not my in my cottage, but I wish it was.  I
pinned this onto my Cottage Pinks board on Pinterest.  If that darling
Yorkie is a girl ~ Bentley would LOVE to meet her!

Source: zsazsabellagio.blogspot.com via Susan on Pinterest

Oh my ~ just look at this sweet pink patio vignette.
To die for!

Source: kiddieridemall.com via Susan on Pinterest

How about whipping up a batch of cookies in this beauty!

Source: megperotti.com via Susan on Pinterest

Pink lemonade anyone?

Source: google.com via Susan on Pinterest

Pups are adorable in pink too!

Source: myworldispink.tumblr.com via Susan on Pinterest

Now just imagine if you could put all of this pink loveliness in a
cute little pink cottage like this one!

Source: flickr.com via Susan on Pinterest

Thanks for stopping by to visit Bentley and me today.
Hope you enjoyed our pink pins.  You can see more of my
Cottage Pink pins here.

Also ~ be sure to visit Beverly for
Pink Saturday!

Bentley ~ did you see little Katy in her pink bathrobe?
What a cutie pie.  That little Yorkie is a doll too!

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

Newest Collections

Collections begin when I find something I like and then start

searching for something similar.  This little collection started with 

the little pitcher in the center.  I liked the overall shape of it and

of course the handle too.

Then I found this little pitcher ~ love the handle and the 

scalloping on the base.

And finally this one.  

So there you have it.  Collections just find there way one by one

into my cottage.

There will be more to see at these parties ~

Show and Tell Friday

Feathered Nest Friday

Vintage Inspiration Friday

Home Sweet Home

Potpourri Friday

Bentley you look a little bit bored.  I promise that Momma

will get off the computer soon.

Hugs,

Susan and Bentley