Even though Spring is officially still a week away, Daylight Savings Time always feels like the start of the new season. It’s staying lighter longer and the days are a “little” warmer. As spring starts to slip in, I begin to think about birds. I’ve been hearing birds outside my window lately. And I am waiting to see the first robin. As I wait it’s a good time to decorateRead More →
Do you find crafting as enjoyable as I do? It’s great to come up with an idea and then work with your hands to create something new! I will usually get craft ideas from looking around on Pinterest or reading magazines. Sometimes I find ideas in home decor and garden books. Certainly, the craft stores like Hobby Lobby and Michaels are a good place to get ideas. Lastly, I oftenRead More →
The holidays are officially over. Have you have put away your tree and ornaments yet? I am a procrastinator about cleaning up because I enjoy the decorations so much. But it’s time to move on. As magical as our homes are during the Christmas season, when winter rolls around it is time for more serene atmosphere. During the winter months I like to keep my decor warm and cozy. IRead More →
Welcome! I have been working on decorating Pinecone Cottage for the holiday season. I am using it as a place to craft Christmas wreaths and ornaments. So it’s been a regular Santa’s Workshop. It is also a wonderful place to stash my gifts. My family does not think to look here to see what I have bought for them. Come on in and see all of the touches I haveRead More →
Let there be light! I am finally getting some light in Pinecone Cottage. This week I am having a vintage chandelier put into my shed. I have been using twinkle lights around the perimeter but now I am getting an extra dose of twinkle. The chandelier is one that my husband and I bought at a yard sale about 7 years ago. It has just been sitting in our garageRead More →
At my daughter’s wedding I was responsible for the Coffee Bar. Since it was a camping wedding, we served breakfast to one and all on the morning after. I only had a few days prior to the wedding to get it all together, so I used what I had. I am an avid collector of vintage thermoses and milk bottles. So I created a Vintage Coffee Bar. I was totallyRead More →
We are in the middle of summer. The heat is on and the garden is growing. We are finally starting to get zucchini, cucumbers, peppers and green beans. However we are still waiting for the tomatoes. This time of year is a little bittersweet to me. I love the summer and the growing months. I so enjoy working in my garden. As we move into August though, I realize thatRead More →
I don’t know about you but my life has been crazy busy this season. There are so many activities going on….year end school, graduations, weddings, sports activities and work projects. The busyness seems endless and stress seems inevitable. For me, I have one child who just graduated from College and a second one who is getting married in September. I recently hosted a Bridal Shower in my backyard for her. Read More →
Don’t you love the idea of a retreat? Oh to leave the stress and concerns of life, even for a short while. Just to breathe again and find the little things that will bring a smile to your face. This blog was born out of my desire for a break, a retreat away from the stresses of life. Pinecone Cottage is my place to get away from it all. IRead More →