“Cats are dangerous companions for writers because cat watching is a near-perfect method of writing avoidance” ~ Dan Greenburg Some friends we choose. Some friends choose us. A few weeks ago this feral cat decided to enjoy the sunshine at the Fairfield House. As any good hostess would, I offered some food and drink and as a result [...]
Wild Thing
“Cats are dangerous companions for writers because cat watching is a near-perfect method of writing avoidance” ...
A Jersey Devil
“Well, it’s Groundhog Day… again…” ~ Bill Murray, “Groundhog Day” Yesterday, I had different post planned and was taking my daily walk/run around the property’s perimeter with Scout, our Rat Terrier. Thomas has warned me on more than several occasions to always take my iPhone and a walking stick, to which I respond with my [...]
Book Ends
“Cats are just tiny women in cheap fur coats” ~ Unknown The “Siamese sisters” (Mishka, left; ‘Puter on the right) have recently been complaining and demanding equal media coverage since both of our dogs, Buster and Scout, have been featured on our blog. They claim to not understand why we continually report on the lowly [...]
April Showers
“… millions long for immortality who don’t know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon.” ~ Susan Ertz What do you get when you spend a quarter on galoshes at Good Will, wash two empty tin cans and collect some spring blooms from your yard? Smiles. Lots of Smiles. ********************************* Linking to: [...]
A Spring Welcome
Far there in the inland valleys Frost tells her tales The tulip shakes their heads While camellia whispers Her the age old tales Of love and languishment… We have a Camellia bush that is covered in blooms. In keeping with my theme of thrifty decorating by using what I have, re-purposing or purchasing needed materials [...]
Eggstravaganza
Each season has its own wonder, it’s own special place, and purpose in the pattern of creation. ~ Unknown When I saw these exquisite eggs in the April 2012 edition of Country Living magazine I knew I would be making them. You only need three items to create these beauties: free images from the Graphics Fairy or Vintage Moth, tattoo [...]
A Gardener’s Mantel
“The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day He created spring.” ~ Bern Williams Spring has officially sprung today. I think Punxsutawney Phil, the ground hog who emerged from his hole on February 2nd and spied his shadow (predicting six more weeks of winter), needs glasses. Today also marks the first event [...]
The Necessary Room
“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful” ~ William Morris If you haven’t been reading our blog since day one, you probably don’t know we have been working on renovating a master bathroom for quite some time. Remember this post? Followed by this? I know [...]
Sweet Treat
Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o’clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap. ~ Barbara Jordan We will be featuring regular posts from two beautiful, intelligent, creative young women. Even though I am partial to [...]
Soaring Spirit
“I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in.” ~ George Washington Carver Most readers of The Lettered Cottage are looking at photographs of DIY projects, renovations and house tours. I remember the first words of Layla’s that spoke to me: [...]
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