The Last of Summers Blessings

 Summer passed way too quickly.  It always does. Here are some beautiful dahlia. All that is left of my cutting garden.

I no longer save my dahlia tubers as they are readily available every spring with a nice variety of colors. But this little pompom blossom is a keeper! 

So after Sandy passes, I'll be out digging in the garden once again! 

Until then, and despite the cold and rain, I'll enjoy the last blessings from summer!

Prayers and good thoughts to all in Sandy's path. Stay safe!

Vintage Milk Bottles

 

 Vintage milk bottles make the best vases! They are simple and capture the charm of yesteryear. 

 

 Recently added to The Pink Rose Cottage are six pint size bottles. Perfect for sweet little bouquets.

  

And the fit perfectly in this wonderful primitive divided box! What a sweet display! 

The bottles and the box are each sold separately and would be great individually too!

Happy 4th of July!

We moved our little picnic inside because of the heat and humidity and threat of storms that probably won’t come.

I used this vintage tablecloth last year too, but it just seems perfect….and it’s a Broderie!

This year even our snacks are red, white, and blue…and healthier!

Hope you are all have a fun day!

Fresh from the farm....

Visit The Pink Rose Cottage for delightful items from a country estate!

Everyday objects from the past that enhance the cozy cottage décor of today!

You can find the newly listed items here!

There are lots of great items including old milk bottles that make terrific vases. 

 

Tons of old canning jars. There are so many uses for these now! Love the old zinc lids. And the glass lids are so charming. I have one of these on our vanity fill with seashells. Love the charm!

 Who can resist an old McCoy flower pot? This shade of green is so wonderful and this looks unused.

 When we found this great old divided wooden box, it was filled with neatly organized nails. My husband was so happy with the nails. But I was thrilled with the box. A great organizer for many things. What would you use it for?

This old egg basket is so cheery in this buttery yellow. It's great for stacking vintage tablecloths!

See these and more items fresh from a country estate. All are now available at The Pink Rose Cottage!

A Giveaway at Virginia Retro!

My friend Pam, of Virginia Retro is having a giveaway! This gorgeous vintage tablecloth and napkin set is just one of the prizes. So take a quick trip over to Virginia Retro and see what all the excitement is about!

Can you guess....

This is on my oldest daughter's dresser. She's home from college. Can you guess what her major is? LOL

She loves fresh flowers like her mom. We just differ on how to display them. But I gotta say her idea is pretty cute!

Lily of the Valley

I love lily of the valley! It’s so very pretty and smells so amazing! This little flower offers so much. Truly one of God’s spring gifts.

I was so lucky to find this antique cobalt vanity jar recently at a thrift store. The raised, hand painted lily of the valleys against the blue is so striking! Since it was missing its stopper, it’s become a vase!

So with today's picking from my cottage garden and my new little vase along with a crystal pitcher that was my husband’s grandmothers, I have this sweet vignette. It's sitting atop an antique pull work centerpiece on my tea table. Sweet and simple. I don’t think it needs anything else. I’m just sitting back and enjoying the sight and scent!

I added just few sprigs of forget-me-nots for a touch of more blue.

Detail of the hand painting

 

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