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Pink, lilac, sky blue, sunny yellow & minty green...
Yes... Spring is almost here!

Eggs are everyday reminders of new life.
Little Baby Chicks
Even our gardens are showing new signs of life...
Sunny yellow daffodils
Purple Crocus
Golden Forsythia

The sweet little girl is my husband's Mother, Anne . The photo was taken in the 1930s.
She is such a loving and wonderful Mother-in-love.
My bedroom is a peaceful respite decorated in powder blue, soft pink and buttery yellow.


I love sewing.
One of my favorite things to make are Heirloom baby garments.
I, especially, love Christening Gowns.
Soft white batiste, dainty pin tucks and embroidery.
What treasured keepsakes they make.

"Desert Rose " from my sweet Gramma.
I have many fond memories of family gathered around Gramma and Grampa's table on Easter Sunday.
She always served us on her beautiful Franciscan Ware.




A pretty little Rose teacup and saucer from my Mother.

Vintage touches...
Lace that my Gramma crocheted
Vintage plates from my thrifting adventures.

This pretty little cream and sugar are thrifted.
I love the feminine touch they give my cottage shelf.

A tiny little tea cup
Yes...Another thrifted treasure!

And now for a
SNEAK PEEK!

I've been having fun working on something special
for the Easter Swap.
Can you guess what I'm making?

"Ask, and it shall be given you;
Seek, and ye shall find;
Knock, and it shall be opened unto you."
Matthew 7:7

Blessings,
Carolynn xoxo
This week I'm linking with my favorite blog parties. Come join me!
*Sunday:
Sunny Simple Life
www.sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com
*Monday:
The Dedicate House
www.thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
The Little Red House
www.dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com
Boogie Board Cottage
www.boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com
Etsy Cottage Style
www.etsycottagestyle.blogspot.com
*Tuesday:
Lavender Garden Cottage
www.lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com
Rose Chintz Cottage
www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
Tuesdays at Our Home
www.mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com
Friends Sharing Tea
www.bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com
A Stroll Thru Life
www.astrollthrulife.net
Cozy Little House
www.cozylittlehouse.com
Knick Of Time
www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com
*Wednesday:
Lavender Garden Cottage
www.lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com
Rose Chintz Cottage
www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
Sue Loves Cherries
www.suelovescherries.blogspot.com
Blissful Whites Wednesday
www.timewashed.com
Open House Party
www.nominimalisthere.blogspot.com
A Sheltering Tree
www.ourshelteringtree.blogspot.com
Wow Us Wednesday
www.savysouthernstyle.net
Whatever You Want Wednesday
www.freeprettythingsforyou.com
*Thursday:
Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
www.jannolson.blogspot.com
A Delightsome Life
www.blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com
The Thrift Groove
www.thethriftygroove.blogspot.com
Bernideen's Open House
www.bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com
Faith Grace Crafts
www.faithgracecrafts.blogspot.com
Little Homestead On The Hill
www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com
*Friday:
Country Whites Weekend
www.thecountryfarmhome.blogspot.com
Lady Bird Ln
www.ladybirdln.com
Find A Friend Friday
www.sewmanyways.blogspot.com
The Charm of Home
www.thecharmofhome.blogspot.com
My Turn For Us
www.myturnforus.com
Rooted In Thyme
www.rootedinthyme.blogspot.com
Homemaking Link Up Weekend
www.bloggingwhilewaiting.blogspot.com
Common Ground
www.debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop
www.deborahjeansdandelionhouse.blogspot.com
I Gotta Create
www.igottacreate.blogspot.com
Meet and Greet Blog Hop by Laurie
www.createdbylaurie.blogspot.com
*Saturday:
Mockingbird Hill Cottage
www.mockingbirdhillcottage.com
Show-Licious Saturday's
www.sew-licious.blogspot.com

Do you want to see something really cute?

Sandy from "521 Lake Street" had an Easter Spoolie Swap.
I was paired with Joyce from "Scrap For Joy".
She created this darling Spoolie.
It is perched high atop a vintage Jello mold.
I just love it, Joyce!

Joyce is an amazingly creative lady.
She made this adorable swag.
I love the tiny creatures she so artfully crafted.
Thank you, my sweet new friend!

Do you see what I see?
Polka dots a plenty...
Joyce gave me two of the cutest little egg cups.
I just love them!

Bunny Express with a truck load of fresh carrots...
Could they be from Mr. McGregor's Garden?

Tea Time at Chenille Cottage

Bunny Hugs...

The Red Hutch all decked out for Spring.
My grandmother passed her Desert Rose dishes on to me.
I have many memories of Easter dinner at her house as a girl.
I miss her so much!





Dearest Joyce,
Thank you for this darling keepsake.
It is so sweet and will grace my kitchen this Spring.
I love every thoughtful gesture and each lovely gift.
In the coming weeks I will be sharing all of your red pretties, too.
I am thankful to have gained a dear new friend.

I'm so happy you stopped, my dear blogging family and friends.

Blessings to each one of you
and a Happy Spring!

Carolynn xoxo

"For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone.
The flowers appear on the earth;
the time of the singing of birds is come
and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land.

The fig tree putteth forth her green figs,
and the vines with the tender grapes give a good smell.
Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away."
Song of Solomon 2:11-13
I'm linking with these lovely blogs...

*Sunday:
Sunny Simple Life
www.sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com
Seasonal Sunday
www.thetablescaper.blogspot.com
*Monday:
The Dedicate House
www.thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
The Little Red House
www.dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com
Boogie Board Cottage
www.boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com
Etsy Cottage Style
www.etsycottagestyle.blogspot.com
*Tuesday:
Knick Of Time
www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com
Rose Chintz Cottage
www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
Lavender Garden Cottage
www.lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com
Tuesdays at Our Home
www.mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com
Coastal Charm
www.linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com
Budget Decorating Party
www.creativecaincabin.com
Friends Sharing Tea
www.bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com
A Stroll Thru Life
www.astrollthrulife.net
You're Gonna Love It
www.kathywithane.com
Cozy Little House
www.cozylittlehouse.com
Tuesdays The Scoop
www.cedarhill-ranch.com
*Wednesday:
Lavender Garden Cottage
www.lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com
Rose Chintz Cottage
www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
Sue Loves Cherries
www.suelovescherries.blogspot.com
Blissful Whites Wednesday
www.timewashed.com
Open House Party
www.nominimalisthere.blogspot.com
A Sheltering Tree
www.ourshelteringtree.blogspot.com
Whatever You Want Wednesday
www.freeprettythingsforyou.com
*Thursday:
Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
www.jannolson.blogspot.com
A Delightsome Life
www.blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com
The Thrift Groove
www.thethriftygroove.blogspot.com
Bernideen's Open House
www.bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com
Faith Grace Crafts
www.faithgracecrafts.blogspot.com
Little Homestead On The Hill
www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com
*Friday:
Rooted In Thyme
www.rootedinthyme.blogspot.com
Country Whites Weekend
www.thecountryfarmhome.blogspot.com
Thrifty Things Friday
www.thethriftygroove.blogspot.com
Lady Bird Ln
www.ladybirdln.com
The Charm of Home
www.thecharmofhome.blogspot.com
Friday Favorite Features
www.foxhollowcottage.com
My Turn For Us
www.myturnforus.com
Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop
www.deborahjeansdandelionhouse.blogspot.com
Anything Blue Friday
www.thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
I Gotta Create
www.igottacreate.blogspot.com
Common Ground
www.debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com
*Saturday:
Mockingbird Hill Cottage
www.mockingbirdhillcottage.com
Show-Licious Saturday's
www.sew-licious.blogspot .com

Welcome!
Sandy from "521 Lake Street" hosted an Easter Swap.
Thank you, Sandy, for hosting!
The challenge was to create an original "Spoolie" for our partner.


This was my first attempt at needle felting.
Thank heaven for YouTube tutorials.
I made this for my swap partner,
Joyce of "Scrap For Joy" blog.

Do you remember seeing this?

"Little Chicklette"
Almost finished.

"Little Chicklette"
Sittin Pretty atop her wooden "Spoolie"!

Easter "Spoolie" Variation
Egg Cup Pincushion

Work In Progress

I made the cutest little Polka Dot Easter Eggs...
You may ask..."Where are they?"
My kitty, Schlomo, ate them!

Another "Little Chicklette Spoolie" for my sweet friend, Jann,
of "Have A Daily Cup Of Mrs Olson" blog.

Not quite finished...
Just a few more touches.

"Little Chicklette"
She needed a little Bling!

Blessings to each one of you on this glorious weekend!
Carolynn xoxo

I'd like you to meet my friend, Joyce.
Her blog is "Scrap For Joy".
www.scrapforjoy.blogspot.com
I'm linking with these lovely blogs...

*Sunday:
Sunny Simple Life
www.sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com
Seasonal Sunday
www.thetablescaper.blogspot.com
*Monday:
The Dedicate House
www.thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
The Little Red House
www.dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com
Boogie Board Cottage
www.boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com
Etsy Cottage Style
www.etsycottagestyle.blogspot.com
*Tuesday:
Knick Of Time
www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com
Rose Chintz Cottage
www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
Lavender Garden Cottage
www.lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com
Tuesdays at Our Home
www.mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com
Coastal Charm
www.linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com
Budget Decorating Party
www.creativecaincabin.com
Friends Sharing Tea
www.bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com
A Stroll Thru Life
www.astrollthrulife.net
You're Gonna Love It
www.kathywithane.com
Cozy Little House
www.cozylittlehouse.com
Tuesdays The Scoop
www.cedarhill-ranch.com
*Wednesday:
Lavender Garden Cottage
www.lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com
Rose Chintz Cottage
www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
Sue Loves Cherries
www.suelovescherries.blogspot.com
Blissful Whites Wednesday
www.timewashed.com
Open House Party
www.nominimalisthere.blogspot.com
A Sheltering Tree
www.ourshelteringtree.blogspot.com
Whatever You Want Wednesday
www.freeprettythingsforyou.com
*Thursday:
Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
www.jannolson.blogspot.com
A Delightsome Life
www.blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com
The Thrift Groove
www.thethriftygroove.blogspot.com
Bernideen's Open House
www.bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com
Faith Grace Crafts
www.faithgracecrafts.blogspot.com
Little Homestead On The Hill
www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com
*Friday:
Rooted In Thyme
www.rootedinthyme.blogspot.com
Country Whites Weekend
www.thecountryfarmhome.blogspot.com
Thrifty Things Friday
www.thethriftygroove.blogspot.com
Lady Bird Ln
www.ladybirdln.com
The Charm of Home
www.thecharmofhome.blogspot.com
Friday Favorite Features
www.foxhollowcottage.com
My Turn For Us
www.myturnforus.com
Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop
www.deborahjeansdandelionhouse.blogspot.com
Anything Blue Friday
www.thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
I Gotta Create
www.igottacreate.blogspot.com
Common Ground
www.debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com
*Saturday:
Mockingbird Hill Cottage
www.mockingbirdhillcottage.com
Show-Licious Saturday's
www.sew-licious.blogspot.com 

Welcome Back...
Yes, it's another episode of my "Cottage Tour"! 


"There is room in the smallest cottage for a happy loving pair."
Friedrich Schiller

"Just as there comes a warm sunbeam into every cottage window,
so comes a loveborn of God's care for every need."
Nathaniel Hawthorne

Vintage Toys that have lived their days outcheerfully in the hands of a little child.

By the sea...By the sea...By the Beautiful sea!

"I can envision a small cottage somewhere, with a lot of writing paper, a dog and a fireplaceand maybe enough money to give myself some Irish coffee now and then..."Van de Geer

Creative Cottage Ideas

Just in case it rains...Brightly Colored Umbrellas At the Foot of the Stairs

"There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever before."

Come Fly With Me!
Kite Flying is a favorite past time on the Oregon Coast.

HURRY BACK! THERE'S MORE TO COME!
Blessings, Carolynn xoxo
"Let the heavens be glad and let the earth rejoice; and let men say among the nations, The Lord Reigns." I Chronicles 16:31

My darling friend, Jann, at "Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson" features each week
"Share Your Cup Thursday". I posted and hope you will pop over and say hello to her!www.jannolson.blogspot.com

I added this post to "Feather Nest Friday" on www.frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.comI love following this beautiful blog...and, I know you will, too!
I just love visiting www.fishtailcottage.blogspot.com and I know you will, too!I posted on her "Cottage Garden Party".
I have discovered the most beautiful blog. Lynnie of "Vintage Gal Style" is new to the blogging world...like me.I hope you will stop over and say hi. She is having a lovely giveaway and I'm sure you won't want to miss it!

www.vintagegalstyle.blogspot.com

Friends Are The Best Presents!

It's been fun sharing in my first swaps ever.
What a pleasure it has been to become friends and exchange treasures with other bloggers.

Two of my favorite blogs...
***521 Lake Street***


Elizabeth invited us to join in and I'm so glad I did!
Thank you, Elizabeth!***Sue Loves Cherries***
A few days later, Sue announced her Swap and I thought...Why not?



Thank you, Sue, for hosting!

Saturday I received a delightful parcel in the mail from Denise Marie of "Bloomin".
Just wait til you see the pretties she sent to me!


I absolutely love the darling swag that Denise Marie created.
It's not only sweet to look at but it's loaded with the sweetest passages of scripture.



This is so very true!

Thank you, Denise Marie...
Devotionals by some of my favorite women...
(Beth Moore is one of my favorites!)
Red and White Polka Dots
Precious Moments,
Chicken Buttons and Ribbon
Cute little Monkeys and Bananas
Forget-Me-Not Seeds
An Easter Basket shaped like a Sea Shell
filled with petite soaps

,

"Bloomin"
Denise Marie
www.denisemarie-bloomin.blogspot.comThank you, Denise Marie for your many thoughtful gifts.

Have a wonderful week.
Blessings,
Carolynn xoxo

*Sunday:
Sunny Simple Life
www.sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com
*Monday:
The Dedicate House
www.thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
The Little Red House
www.dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com
Boogie Board Cottage
www.boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com
Etsy Cottage Style
www.etsycottagestyle.blogspot.com
*Tuesday:
Knick Of Time
www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com
Rose Chintz Cottage
www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
Lavender Garden Cottage
www.lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com
Tuesdays at Our Home
www.mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com
You're Gonna Love It Tuesday
www.kathewithane.com
Coastal Charm
www.linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com
Budget Decorating Party
www.creativecaincabin.com
Friends Sharing Tea
www.bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com
A Stroll Thru Life
www.astrollthrulife.net
You're Gonna Love It
www.kathywithane.com
Cozy Little House
www.cozylittlehouse.com
*Wednesday:
Lavender Garden Cottage
www.lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com
Rose Chintz Cottage
www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com
Sue Loves Cherries
www.suelovescherries.blogspot.com
Blissful Whites Wednesday
www.timewashed.com
Open House Party
www.nominimalisthere.blogspot.com
A Sheltering Tree
www.ourshelteringtree.blogspot.com
Whatever You Want Wednesday
www.freeprettythingsforyou.com
*Thursday:
Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
www.jannolson.blogspot.com
A Delightsome Life
www.blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com
The Thrift Groove
www.thethriftygroove.blogspot.com
Bernideen's Open House
www.bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com
Faith Grace Crafts
www.faithgracecrafts.blogspot.com
Little Homestead On The Hill
www.theselfsufficienthomeacre.com
*Friday:
Rooted In Thyme
www.rootedinthyme.blogspot.com
Country Whites Weekend
www.thecountryfarmhome.blogspot.com
Lady Bird Ln
www.ladybirdln.com
Find A Friend Friday
www.sewmanyways.blogspot.com
The Charm of Home
www.thecharmofhome.blogspot.com
My Turn For Us
www.myturnforus.com
Homemaking Link Up Weekend
www.bloggingwhilewaiting.blogspot.com
Farmgirl Friday Blog Hop
www.deborahjeansdandelionhouse.blogspot.com
Anything Blue Friday
www.thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com
I Gotta Create
www.igottacreate.blogspot.com
Common Ground
www.debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com
Meet and Greet Blog Hop by Laurie
www.createdbylaurie.blogspot.com
*Saturday:
Mockingbird Hill Cottage
www.mockingbirdhillcottage.com
Show-Licious Saturday's
www.sew-licious.blogspot.com 

Hello...My sweet blogging friends!
In my post I'd like to share some of the bright red cherries that are sprinkled throughout my home. From cotton aprons trimmed with old fashioned red rick rack to cozy quilts...They are all such a lovely addition to any country cottage decor!

Each year my sister, Sherry, blesses me with lots and lots of cherries. I like to dehydrate and then freeze them. They are delicious in homemade ice cream, nut breads and homemade granola bars!

I've been busy in my sewing room this past week making up thissweet little 1940s vintage apron.I found this wonderful vintage pattern thenmodified it a bit for this apron.

Pardon my camera exposure...The apron looks blue, but it's black with tiny little cherries
and cherry red rick rack.

Aprons always look so sweet garnished with rick rack.
The original 1940s vintage pattern incorporated lots and lots of it.

I was thrilled to find this 1940s Vintage Apron pattern.
When I have an etsy shop I will be stitching up
these darling aprons for sale.

I love...love...love the back of this apron.
If you look closely there is a band between the shoulders to
prevent the straps from slipping off your shoulders.
I attached the straps at the waistband
with buttonholes and shiny black buttons.

The finishing touch!

MORE CHERRIES! 


The table runner with the bright red cherries was lovingly made by my sister, Patti, for my birthday.
Doesn't it look pretty snugged in with the vintage quilt and red pillows?
(I "TWEAKED" this sadly worn antique settee...It's in dire need of a
new upholstering. All the soft textiles offer a simple disguise!)

So many of my blogging friends have a penchant for cherries.
And, so do I!

HERE ARE A FEW CHERRIES FROM AROUND MY HOME.

This is a closeup of a large tole painted glass jarthat I store my twill tape that I use for my"Chenille Cottage" labels.

Isn't she lovely! My darling adopted daughter, Paula, from
"Rose Fairie Cottage" made this sweet little quilted portrait
for me for Mother's Day.

(This is the fabric I used to recover my ironing board.)
Thank you my sweet friends for stopping by for a visit.

How I would love to share a slice of freshly baked cherry walnut bread
and a hot cup of tea with each one of you!

Have a wonderful week!
Blessings,
Carolynn xoxo

"Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him."
Psalm 34:8

LINKING WITH

"Sunny Simple Sundays"
www.sunnysimplelife.blogspot.com

Common Ground

www.commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com

Cozy Little House

www.cozylittlehouse.com

NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY
www.linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com

www.kathewithane.blogspot.com An Oregon Cottage

www.anoregoncottage.com Lavender Garden Cottage Linky Party

www.lavendercottage.blogspot.com Sue Loves Cherries

www.suelovescherries.blogspot.com Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson

www.jannolson.blogspot.com A Delightsome Life

www.blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com The Brambleberry Cottage

www.thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com The Charm of Home

www.thecharmofhome.blogspot.com Common Ground

www.commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com Blog Party Sunday-Show Off Your Handmadeswww.byyourhands.blogspot.com