Cosy christmas cottage

Try some of these ideas for incorporating wood burning stove decorations for the holidays.

For the first time since January 2014, we woke up this morning to a blanket of snow covering the whole world. And it was our next to last reveal day. And it was magical. With tomato bisque and grilled cheese sandwiches for supper, it was the perfect snow day. Even if it didn’t happen on the 25th, it’s the closest we’ve ever had. I’m calling it our first white Christmas ever.

As soon as we had our first snowfall I went down to our Boathouse with my camera and took a few shots of the little nook all decked out for the Christmas season. It was a perfect calm day, the trees are reflecting in the pond and with snow covering the ground and trees, it was beautiful! Candles,pinecones and lights. The vintage red and white handmade quilt adds just just the right touch. A wider view. A cup of tea and a Christmas magazine and I am ready to enjoy the nook. This little nook…

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Hello everyone, I hope you enjoyed your weekend. I enjoyed a lovely afternoon on Saturday going to the Christmas House Tours and then out to supper with my daughters. On Sunday we hosted our annual family pizza party for 30 and the grandchildren exchanged gifts adding to the fun. I love this casual party. I think this room has an English cottage look although it does have a bit of French as well. The tea tray is set if you have time for tea. Friendly Village tea cups. You can see my…

Hello everyone, I hope you are all enjoying this first weekend in February~ the month of romance! I welcomed in the month by enjoying some time curled up by our wood burning fireplace with a good book and a cup of hot tea.We don't use this fireplace often as our propane fireplace gives more heat for less work but there is nothing quite as cozy to me as the crackle of a wood fire so once in awhile we enjoy it. Since a wood fireplace always reminds me of the scenes in Rosamunde Pilcher's book…

These images were taken as part of a paid Christmas campaign for Pernille Bülow* As I walked home early evening yesterday, the night sky w...

Looking for a complete travel guide to the Cotswolds without a car? You have come to the right place! In December 2022, my youngest daughter and I ventured to t