An open door to neighbors and friends
Played with expression and feeling
My brother writing "Moms Aprons" on driftwood....
Well worn floors over 70 years old
Footsteps that have tiptoed down the hallway
Hardwood standing strong under the weight of many bookshelves...
Everyday bearing the scratches and wear of "living", especially Homeschooling
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Old window panes...
Enclosing the distant sounds of laughter and conversation
Protecting us from the outdoor elements
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I wanted to share with you a little about our home, and it's many Imperfections--that in time, become endearing. To us, "Cottage" is a lifestyle, a way of thinking {in a sense}. We don't have the most up to date things, but take delight in what we do have.
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^I'm beating egg whites for Old-fashioned pound cake^
My Mother and I often comment that we take pleasure in what many consider 'insignificant'. Doing simple home chores, learning skills, taking notice of the nature around you. Sifting through thrift shops to find that one treasure we've been seeking. Living simply, but having a FULL life :)
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...The simplicity of Flowers
The joy of discovering a new bloom--brought inside to brighten the meal table
Or left outside to continue to attact the butterflies...
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"But the true idea of a home is that it is a place for growth. It is a place for the parents themselves to grow--to grow into beauty of character, to grow in refinement, in knowledge, in strength, in wisdom, in patience, gentleness, kindliness, and all the Christian graces and virtues."
'Homemaking' by J.R Miller, 1882
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Browsing through a vintage shop...
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Sewing inspiration!
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One of my finds was this vintage apron!
The white pockets in the front are nice--perfect for holding my camera :)
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Oh, I'm carrying up old watermelon to the chickens :) They *enjoyed* it!
ps) The bucket is actually quite heavy w/ other compost, that's why I'm leaning!
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Many of our neighbors grow acres upon acres of cotton, and as we walked, our Mothers stopped to observe...
~Amazing, eh?
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