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Deep Questions about Life: What is Life Asking of you?

April 23, 2019 in Children, Country Cottage Living, From My Heart, SPRING

These pictures are from a lovely afternoon of puddle jumping with some adorable neighbor girls. The simple joys of puddle jumping with children! – you might want to give it a try! BTW, I am still struggling, dear reader, to marry my photos with...

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old fashioned woman; golden light

White Blossoms & Golden Light

April 13, 2019 in Country Cottage Living, SPRING

My husband helped take these photos just across the street. There was a massive spread of white blossoms and they smelled very fragrant as well. I promise you that, in person, this outfit really did not flatter me and my husband was concerned too!...

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Historic Clayburn Village

in Dreaming of England, Obsessions, STYLE

Hello Friends, I wanted to share this adventure to Historic Clayburn Village and Tea Shop. My husband and I were celebrating our 22nd Wedding Anniversary. It is about an hour drive across the border into Canada. It is like visiting England for a day...

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Looking for Rose Cottage, Avonlea

in Cottage, Country Cottage Living, SPRING

When I got into the rhythm of thinking all things Avonlea and Rose Cottage, I did a few photoshoots where I *became* the older Sara Stanley. I was really excited about my newfound creative direction (writing “Return to Avonlea; Sara of Rose Cottage”)! The...

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TOO MANY REDIRECTS: Creative Talk Part 3

April 6, 2019 in Country Cottage Living, From My Heart, SPRING

As you have gathered, if you read parts 1 and 2, I wrestle with God about the gifts He has given me, the “play” He has given me. And I continue on…. BSF notes: Contrary to false prosperity teaching, worldly strategies, or the power...

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TOO MANY REDIRECTS; Creative Talk Part 2

in Country Cottage Living, From My Heart, Soul Beauty Therapy

At one point in the past Season I made a decision (not realizing it) that placed a higher importance on money rather than goodness. I was so intent on fixing financial problems, that I made choices quickly instead of waiting for guidance and peace.I...

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TOO MANY REDIRECTS; Creative Talk

in Country Cottage Living, From My Heart, Soul Beauty Therapy, what is Good

Resistance, Go with the Flow, What is my Purpose?, Whatever the Outcome, Follow Your Heart, Motivation, Just Do The Work, Success, Economic Sense, etc. If you are a “Creative” and read inspiring pieces, you probably have come across some of these important words or...

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Afternoon Tea Time with Lori

April 1, 2019 in Country Cottage Living, Garden, SPRING

This little tea party was last Spring with my friend Lori at her house. She took the time to fuss about all the details for afternoon tea time. Thank you sweet Lori! I don’t recall the menu but I remember I felt very special...

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Photo Project

The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady Year Project

in Country Cottage Living, FALL, Garden, SPRING, SUMMER, WINTER

The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady book is a keepsake and a treasure. First Published in 1977 many years after the author’s death. A similar book published even later is called, The Nature Notes of an Edwardian Lady. Recently, I watched the tv...

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Neighbor Girls Spring Tea

in Children, Country Cottage Living, Garden, SPRING

I invited our cute neighbor girls over for a little Spring Tea party (last year). I adorned them with hats and aprons. They collected eggs, fed chickens and we had a tea party! They even sat in the chicken coop!   The girls had...

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Welcome Kindred Spirit Friends! Here you can take a deep breath and remind yourself of what really matters! I love sharing picnics, Everyday Loveliness, Prairie meets English Cottage Style and thoughts from my heart....I hope you will stay awhile!

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the Pacific Northwest in the USA. Known for lots of rain and the original Starbucks. Our little town has Dutch roots, a church on every corner and every lawn is perfect!

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