Pocketful of Blue

Among the many things I am thankful for is all of you. My life has been enriched by having a community in which to share my love of creating a warm and welcoming home. Thank you!                                                    Eclectic Spaces by Brooklyn Photographers Corynne Pless HAPPY THANKSGIVING!              

Sometimes I think it's fun to look at homes for sale in areas around where we live.   I know you guys understand that since you love houses and decorating and nesting like I do.  I happened upon this one in the charming small town of Granville, Ohio. To me, this is a quintessential cottage. I mean, look at that front porch and the gorgeous blooming hydrangeas. I love the old driveway with the two little lanes for the tires and grass in between. Isn't that a pretty front door?  It's even painted blue ~ I think that's a sign. Come on in and I'll show you around. Nice size living and dining rooms. The floors are beautiful and everything looks to be in very good condition. We could move right in. Upstairs, there are 3 cozy bedrooms. So cute how the bed is tucked in under the eaves in the room below. This bathroom is beautifully updated. I saved my favorite part for last so let...

This is my son's senior year and we have been in the thick of college visits, applications, and senior year activities. Lots to do and I know this year is going to fly by. Things are a little less crazy at the moment so I've had a little time to do some fluffing and puttering around the house . A great way to spend some time in my opinion ; ) This morning the sun was shining in so beautifully. It motivated me to give the kitchen a good cleaning. It felt so good to have the counters clean and sparkling . . . . . . and the table cleared off with only a simple centerpiece left in the middle. I filled this bowl with some shiny red apples. This old fruit crate came from the Country Living Fair. Of course the blue label is what caught my eye. Now it is on my counter filled with some of my favorite kitchen accessories and a little fall color. I even lit a candle placed in a favorite little teacup. ...

Two years ago, hubby and I went to New Hampshire for our twentieth wedding anniversary.   It was a wonderful trip and this time of year brings back those memories for me. So today I am reminiscing about New England in the fall with some of my  favorite photos from two years ago. ~ The Hancock Inn ~ ~ Old Cemeteries ~ ~ Antique Houses ~ ~ Churches ~ So lucky - we had this gorgeous weather every day. Bye, bye New Hampshire ~ hope to see you again soon! Thank you for joining me on my trip down memory lane ~ JoAnne - joining - BETWEEN NAPS ON THE PORCH ~ MET MONDAY COZY LITTLE HOUSE ~ TWEAK IT TUESDAY SAVVY SOUTHERN STYLE ~ WOW US WEDNESDAY