My Glass Garden House Cottage

This is my glass gardenhouse my Hubby built for me just recently.  It is 10 x 10, pea gravel floor and built with antique and vintage windows!     The majority of the windows came from the oldest Cottage on our street.  The new owners wanted new Windows and I went a knockin'!

The antique cast iron sink is "L" shaped with a very high back.  Hubby built a solid, eclectic base for it.  I added a thrift store (older) Waverly fabric for $2.00!

Rosemary with a silver spoon I stamped marking it

The garden is quiet and has been put to sleep

Happy Fall from the Cottage and Glass House Cottage

           ~~~~~~Blessings~~~~~~ Roxie

Dried Hydrangeas and Lavender from the garden                                                                                                                                                                                                             

       

PICKIN' GOODIES

Thought I would post a couple of vintage/antique goodies I found on the #127 longest yard sale...

                 A great chicken nesting box~~~~A 21 Hotelier!

   
This antique wood door came out of an 1850's brick schoolhouse.  I'm sure the door was added later (with sign).  It has original knobs (both sides)and side hardware.  The glass was in the door when brought out to sell....the wind blew the door over and well......the glass broke.  BUT because of that, I got a great deal!

Sweet finds~~~Be Blessed.......Roxie

GARDEN HOUSE~GREENHOUSE~SHE SHED

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A few months back, the oldest cottage on my street was up for sale.  Full of character and charm but needed some work.  At one point, Hubby and I considered buying it but decided it wasn't the right time.  Especially, when you are still working on the one you live in.
The cottage sold to a wonderful couple who downsized (just like us).  Upon learning the couple would be replacing all the "old" windows, I was offered the chance to get them.  Well, I couldn't pass that up.....
I now have over 50 nice old windows...some with character, some plain.  So what does one do with all these windows??
Well, Hubby decided to tell me, he was going to build me a Garden House/Greenhouse/She Shed!  Wow, did he ever speak too soon.....So here are some examples I have been scouring PINTEREST and the internet for...

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They are so nice in their own special design.  Each one has something I like. This project will not be until next year but I am looking forward to it.  We have a few other more important things to do like put a new roof on the garage.
The Garden House will be approx. 8 x 8  or 10 x 10.  depends on the windows etc.
I have found a neat 100 yr. old door for it too!

Which one is your favorite?

Blessings~~~Roxie

CHRISTMAS COWGIRL DRESS FORM

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Having a little fun this year with Christmas.............meet Belle!

                                I love this Antique Brooch on Belles hat!  I purchased the brooch 2 years ago from the Antique Mall.  I also love wearing it on my denim jackets....

I'm still "tweeking" her........maybe add a little silver to her dress!  I've been trying out different cowboy boots too!   Enjoy your Holidays~~~Merry Christmas!
Prayers and Blessings~~~Roxie

ENCHANTING

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   There is enchanted beauty in the most unusual places.....

                         Have a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving

A VINTAGE SINK and FLOWERS

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My friend Lea from Shabby Olde Potting Shed shabbyoldepottingshed.blogspot.com sent me this GORGEOUS picture!  What can I say except BEAUTIFUL~~~Thanks Lea!  Visit her blog....A girl who loves the Lord, loves her family, farm and animals and loves to garden.....
Blessings to all~~~Roxie

WHO'S IN THE MOOD FOR FALL?

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I am!!  The smell of fresh, crisp air......pumpkins and pick-ups.  Lots of apples and apple cider with sunflowers smiling upwards to the sun.
Flowering kale, cabbage and mums all around our porches.....tractors, hay and corn shocks adorning the countryside.......yep, it's my favorite time of year!  Life is Good~~~Blessings~~~Roxie

JUST A WORKIN'

Just a quick post to show an update on the outside..........

                              We put some very simple landscaping in this Spring.....

            the oil/stain is ALMOST finished!  (we have the "yellow" part to finish too)
Then......some "light" landscaping in the Fall on the side of the cottage and in the front of the side deck.  Plus, if time allows, there will be a Pergola going over the side deck you see in this picture.....can't wait!
This deck comes off the family room that was added years ago.

          The moral of the story~~~"A mans work is never done"!   LOVE my Ken~~~

You can't build Rome in a day........in this case, a Cottage!   Blessings~~~Roxie

SUMMER SOFTNESS

Old lace, soft floral pillow, pine wood and a painted, antique chair......how can one resist?
       
               Hope you are having a lovely summer~~~~Blessings~~~Roxie