tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21996648136874604312011-11-27T15:58:03.657-08:00A BLOG DEDICATED TO MY COTTAGE WITH THE RED DOORTracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661454984431117571noreply@blogger.comBlogger2712541.307595-93.102266http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.gifSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with NewsAlloySubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with Attensa for OutlookSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with FlurrySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily Rotationtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199664813687460431.post-64911151919624346952009-10-03T13:06:00.000-07:002009-10-03T13:20:25.397-07:002009-10-03T13:20:25.397-07:00Today I was busy around the house doing some more fall decorating. The little topiary always sits in my front entryway and I decorate it seasonally. I found the cute little pumpkins to put on it at...<br/> <br/> I'am a Wife, mother,sister and friend. I'am a haidresser by day and a decorating diva by night! I loove to decorate and love old houses almost to the point some people think it is an obsession.My hubby and I have been married 21 years and we have two sons off to college this fall. Whoopie! No, seriously I will miss them very much!We reside in our 89 year old cottage (technically it is a colonial but I have visions of granduer that it's an adorable cottage. shhh!) <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?a=KKwnQRprOEw:8L4wJbXp96o:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/gcrT/~4/KKwnQRprOEw" height="1" width="1"/>Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661454984431117571noreply@blogger.com36http://cottagewiththereddoor.blogspot.com/2009/10/feeling-nesty.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199664813687460431.post-27521401329221687792009-09-29T18:26:00.000-07:002009-09-29T19:17:00.833-07:002009-09-29T19:17:00.833-07:00Okay, I have a little confession earlier this year I had a little obsession with the HGTV Dream Home. I entered faithfully daily and mailed in roughly (I lost track) many many entries. My hubby was...<br/> <br/> I'am a Wife, mother,sister and friend. I'am a haidresser by day and a decorating diva by night! I loove to decorate and love old houses almost to the point some people think it is an obsession.My hubby and I have been married 21 years and we have two sons off to college this fall. Whoopie! No, seriously I will miss them very much!We reside in our 89 year old cottage (technically it is a colonial but I have visions of granduer that it's an adorable cottage. shhh!) <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?a=xhnA8YEztYQ:6yqrNz1kg5U:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/gcrT/~4/xhnA8YEztYQ" height="1" width="1"/>Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661454984431117571noreply@blogger.com22http://cottagewiththereddoor.blogspot.com/2009/09/okay-i-have-little-confession-earlier.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199664813687460431.post-77763002155382415362009-09-27T12:53:00.000-07:002009-09-27T13:03:34.609-07:002009-09-27T13:03:34.609-07:00Yesterday I went to a very special man's birthday. My grandfather. He turned 95 years old. He and my grandmother still live on there own. He does everything himself such as mow,shovel snow, and still...<br/> <br/> I'am a Wife, mother,sister and friend. I'am a haidresser by day and a decorating diva by night! I loove to decorate and love old houses almost to the point some people think it is an obsession.My hubby and I have been married 21 years and we have two sons off to college this fall. Whoopie! No, seriously I will miss them very much!We reside in our 89 year old cottage (technically it is a colonial but I have visions of granduer that it's an adorable cottage. shhh!) <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?a=5qwSzjN5buc:1Yen4NikcN0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/gcrT/~4/5qwSzjN5buc" height="1" width="1"/>Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661454984431117571noreply@blogger.com14http://cottagewiththereddoor.blogspot.com/2009/09/im-back.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199664813687460431.post-7558268006717375322009-09-10T09:15:00.001-07:002009-09-10T09:33:46.506-07:002009-09-10T09:33:46.506-07:00Just wanted to put the word out I have been honored with being picked to be featured on Rachel's blog rachelgoing.blogspot.com (romantic porches). She shares my love for old houses and beautiful...<br/> <br/> I'am a Wife, mother,sister and friend. I'am a haidresser by day and a decorating diva by night! I loove to decorate and love old houses almost to the point some people think it is an obsession.My hubby and I have been married 21 years and we have two sons off to college this fall. Whoopie! No, seriously I will miss them very much!We reside in our 89 year old cottage (technically it is a colonial but I have visions of granduer that it's an adorable cottage. shhh!) <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?a=RvcdQs6RZRs:I7MD8dFrmrQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/gcrT/~4/RvcdQs6RZRs" height="1" width="1"/>Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661454984431117571noreply@blogger.com19http://cottagewiththereddoor.blogspot.com/2009/09/im-so-excited.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199664813687460431.post-80990673509408066232009-09-08T15:32:00.001-07:002009-09-08T16:12:07.814-07:002009-09-08T16:12:07.814-07:00This morning as I was about to leave the house their was a package at my front door. It was my giveaway prize from Sandi at www.sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com. I of course excitedly ran back in to...<br/> <br/> I'am a Wife, mother,sister and friend. I'am a haidresser by day and a decorating diva by night! I loove to decorate and love old houses almost to the point some people think it is an obsession.My hubby and I have been married 21 years and we have two sons off to college this fall. Whoopie! No, seriously I will miss them very much!We reside in our 89 year old cottage (technically it is a colonial but I have visions of granduer that it's an adorable cottage. shhh!) <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?a=BetpXfhkYh8:61IO0-ihvJg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/gcrT/~4/BetpXfhkYh8" height="1" width="1"/>Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661454984431117571noreply@blogger.com14http://cottagewiththereddoor.blogspot.com/2009/09/it-has-arrived.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199664813687460431.post-53326374269406856972009-09-07T15:15:00.000-07:002009-09-07T15:19:11.301-07:002009-09-07T15:19:11.301-07:00Happy Labor Day weekend everyone. Hope you all are having fun and being safe! I just worked on my front porch and did some fall decorating. I can feel it in the air. Take care! <br/> <br/> I'am a Wife, mother,sister and friend. I'am a haidresser by day and a decorating diva by night! I loove to decorate and love old houses almost to the point some people think it is an obsession.My hubby and I have been married 21 years and we have two sons off to college this fall. Whoopie! No, seriously I will miss them very much!We reside in our 89 year old cottage (technically it is a colonial but I have visions of granduer that it's an adorable cottage. shhh!) <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?a=R0hzBRI4o28:14_TAVWMGUE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/gcrT/~4/R0hzBRI4o28" height="1" width="1"/>Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661454984431117571noreply@blogger.com6http://cottagewiththereddoor.blogspot.com/2009/09/happy-fall.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199664813687460431.post-45041729238353028732009-09-02T10:08:00.001-07:002009-09-02T10:27:20.979-07:002009-09-02T10:27:20.979-07:00TI thought I would do my first post on White Wednesday. This is one of my favorite places to sit and just chillax! The vine is called August Clematis vine.I can't wait till fall every year just to...<br/> <br/> I'am a Wife, mother,sister and friend. I'am a haidresser by day and a decorating diva by night! I loove to decorate and love old houses almost to the point some people think it is an obsession.My hubby and I have been married 21 years and we have two sons off to college this fall. Whoopie! No, seriously I will miss them very much!We reside in our 89 year old cottage (technically it is a colonial but I have visions of granduer that it's an adorable cottage. shhh!) <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?a=47CunBJbzOo:Kh72AEfDdW4:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/gcrT/~4/47CunBJbzOo" height="1" width="1"/>Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661454984431117571noreply@blogger.com18http://cottagewiththereddoor.blogspot.com/2009/09/white-wednesday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199664813687460431.post-80017532340073327212009-08-31T12:37:00.000-07:002009-09-02T03:09:58.611-07:002009-09-02T03:09:58.611-07:00This is what my youngest son's room looked like Saturday night. Was it really eighteen years ago when I first looked into those warm, loving eyes? First held those little fingers? My how time flies!...<br/> <br/> I'am a Wife, mother,sister and friend. I'am a haidresser by day and a decorating diva by night! I loove to decorate and love old houses almost to the point some people think it is an obsession.My hubby and I have been married 21 years and we have two sons off to college this fall. Whoopie! No, seriously I will miss them very much!We reside in our 89 year old cottage (technically it is a colonial but I have visions of granduer that it's an adorable cottage. shhh!) <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?a=8s7ul3bi6Mc:UPE0bKmLiG8:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/gcrT/~4/8s7ul3bi6Mc" height="1" width="1"/>Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661454984431117571noreply@blogger.com10http://cottagewiththereddoor.blogspot.com/2009/08/my-how-time-flies.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199664813687460431.post-10149721926449067402009-08-26T11:00:00.000-07:002009-09-02T03:12:49.146-07:002009-09-02T03:12:49.146-07:00Just wanted to say thank you for all your thoughts and prayers for my cousin and her family. That was greatly appreciated! She courageously lost her battle with cancer last Wed. I just take comfort...<br/> <br/> I'am a Wife, mother,sister and friend. I'am a haidresser by day and a decorating diva by night! I loove to decorate and love old houses almost to the point some people think it is an obsession.My hubby and I have been married 21 years and we have two sons off to college this fall. Whoopie! No, seriously I will miss them very much!We reside in our 89 year old cottage (technically it is a colonial but I have visions of granduer that it's an adorable cottage. shhh!) <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?a=xl0uX-tr9Rk:g6QjQiskmrg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/gcrT/~4/xl0uX-tr9Rk" height="1" width="1"/>Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661454984431117571noreply@blogger.com16http://cottagewiththereddoor.blogspot.com/2009/08/just-wanted-to-say-thank-you-for-all.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199664813687460431.post-84177989168210917212009-08-19T17:25:00.001-07:002009-09-02T03:09:28.884-07:002009-09-02T03:09:28.884-07:00I was recently reading a blog entry at Cottage state of mind. Dawn was telling the history behind her house. I find that kinda stuff very interesting. It got me to thinking about the history of my...<br/> <br/> I'am a Wife, mother,sister and friend. I'am a haidresser by day and a decorating diva by night! I loove to decorate and love old houses almost to the point some people think it is an obsession.My hubby and I have been married 21 years and we have two sons off to college this fall. Whoopie! No, seriously I will miss them very much!We reside in our 89 year old cottage (technically it is a colonial but I have visions of granduer that it's an adorable cottage. shhh!) <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?a=YSYRSEbNx5k:pmqNVpLkfOg:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/gcrT/~4/YSYRSEbNx5k" height="1" width="1"/>Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661454984431117571noreply@blogger.com16http://cottagewiththereddoor.blogspot.com/2009/08/houses-in-my-neighborhood.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199664813687460431.post-85133707780017088912009-08-17T17:39:00.000-07:002009-08-17T17:43:15.698-07:002009-08-17T17:43:15.698-07:00I was very elated to find out yesterday I won a giveaway over at http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/. Sandy is a real sweetie so, if you havn't seen her blog yet wander over and say Hi. I will be...<br/> <br/> I'am a Wife, mother,sister and friend. I'am a haidresser by day and a decorating diva by night! I loove to decorate and love old houses almost to the point some people think it is an obsession.My hubby and I have been married 21 years and we have two sons off to college this fall. Whoopie! No, seriously I will miss them very much!We reside in our 89 year old cottage (technically it is a colonial but I have visions of granduer that it's an adorable cottage. shhh!) <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?a=aBDpr6Sp0qM:dCIXNv0QPko:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/gcrT/~4/aBDpr6Sp0qM" height="1" width="1"/>Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661454984431117571noreply@blogger.com7http://cottagewiththereddoor.blogspot.com/2009/08/i-won.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199664813687460431.post-70654206470421953722009-08-17T11:01:00.000-07:002009-09-02T03:10:42.474-07:002009-09-02T03:10:42.474-07:00Wow did last week fly by! My darling nieces arrived from CA. We took them to Pella. A very picturesque town and got them some awesome baked goodies they loved! My niece sure got a kick out the...<br/> <br/> I'am a Wife, mother,sister and friend. I'am a haidresser by day and a decorating diva by night! I loove to decorate and love old houses almost to the point some people think it is an obsession.My hubby and I have been married 21 years and we have two sons off to college this fall. Whoopie! No, seriously I will miss them very much!We reside in our 89 year old cottage (technically it is a colonial but I have visions of granduer that it's an adorable cottage. shhh!) <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?a=t5wJjl05fZI:erxBYvOq9R0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/gcrT/~4/t5wJjl05fZI" height="1" width="1"/>Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661454984431117571noreply@blogger.com2http://cottagewiththereddoor.blogspot.com/2009/08/my-nieces.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199664813687460431.post-35684496678997513422009-08-17T10:12:00.000-07:002009-09-02T03:10:42.475-07:002009-09-02T03:10:42.475-07:00Well I have been busy today! Sitting here posting this is the frist time I have really sat down. I have been trying to finish up some projects I was working on and cleaning because only two more days...<br/> <br/> I'am a Wife, mother,sister and friend. I'am a haidresser by day and a decorating diva by night! I loove to decorate and love old houses almost to the point some people think it is an obsession.My hubby and I have been married 21 years and we have two sons off to college this fall. Whoopie! No, seriously I will miss them very much!We reside in our 89 year old cottage (technically it is a colonial but I have visions of granduer that it's an adorable cottage. shhh!) <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?a=rfOkFObUPg8:1wtYXpEoT08:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/gcrT/~4/rfOkFObUPg8" height="1" width="1"/>Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661454984431117571noreply@blogger.com13http://cottagewiththereddoor.blogspot.com/2009/08/my-sunroom.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199664813687460431.post-72189932998855994402009-08-06T03:36:00.000-07:002009-09-02T03:10:42.475-07:002009-09-02T03:10:42.475-07:00As I tossed and turned for the last two hours in bed dealing with a heavy heart. I decided to get on and try some stress relief writing. I just found out my beautiful cousin is in her final stages of...<br/> <br/> I'am a Wife, mother,sister and friend. I'am a haidresser by day and a decorating diva by night! I loove to decorate and love old houses almost to the point some people think it is an obsession.My hubby and I have been married 21 years and we have two sons off to college this fall. Whoopie! No, seriously I will miss them very much!We reside in our 89 year old cottage (technically it is a colonial but I have visions of granduer that it's an adorable cottage. shhh!) <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?a=Hcl858rjkTI:PRygC5-t9vk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/gcrT/~4/Hcl858rjkTI" height="1" width="1"/>Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661454984431117571noreply@blogger.com11http://cottagewiththereddoor.blogspot.com/2009/08/as-i-tossed-and-turned-for-last-two.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199664813687460431.post-71715202680843220032009-08-03T12:34:00.000-07:002009-09-02T03:09:28.885-07:002009-09-02T03:09:28.885-07:00Okay, with much trepidation I'm showing you pics of my kitchen. This room is a sore subject! I would love to rip everything out and start over while hubby tends to think we could start small with new...<br/> <br/> I'am a Wife, mother,sister and friend. I'am a haidresser by day and a decorating diva by night! I loove to decorate and love old houses almost to the point some people think it is an obsession.My hubby and I have been married 21 years and we have two sons off to college this fall. Whoopie! No, seriously I will miss them very much!We reside in our 89 year old cottage (technically it is a colonial but I have visions of granduer that it's an adorable cottage. shhh!) <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?a=VGzSPQ0uPBw:dnIqzdHY9yQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/gcrT/~4/VGzSPQ0uPBw" height="1" width="1"/>Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661454984431117571noreply@blogger.com7http://cottagewiththereddoor.blogspot.com/2009/08/kitchen.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199664813687460431.post-13551864838252764142009-08-01T18:58:00.000-07:002009-09-02T03:09:28.885-07:002009-09-02T03:09:28.885-07:00This is some of my yard decor outback. I owe the beautiful landscaping to my wonderful hubby who loves to make it look like a park. I do all the flowers though. <br/> <br/> I'am a Wife, mother,sister and friend. I'am a haidresser by day and a decorating diva by night! I loove to decorate and love old houses almost to the point some people think it is an obsession.My hubby and I have been married 21 years and we have two sons off to college this fall. Whoopie! No, seriously I will miss them very much!We reside in our 89 year old cottage (technically it is a colonial but I have visions of granduer that it's an adorable cottage. shhh!) <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?a=C7N1sWPI6jQ:jtovQiRScFo:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/gcrT/~4/C7N1sWPI6jQ" height="1" width="1"/>Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661454984431117571noreply@blogger.com2http://cottagewiththereddoor.blogspot.com/2009/07/yard-decor.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199664813687460431.post-48176929453372854212009-07-22T19:12:00.000-07:002009-07-22T22:56:21.309-07:002009-07-22T22:56:21.309-07:00These are some pics of my dining room. I really love the way it turned out. After two months of painstakingly stripping barkcloth wallpaper from the walls. The result was worth it. You will also...<br/> <br/> I'am a Wife, mother,sister and friend. I'am a haidresser by day and a decorating diva by night! I loove to decorate and love old houses almost to the point some people think it is an obsession.My hubby and I have been married 21 years and we have two sons off to college this fall. Whoopie! No, seriously I will miss them very much!We reside in our 89 year old cottage (technically it is a colonial but I have visions of granduer that it's an adorable cottage. shhh!) <div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?a=CKgwyIERAFc:6YXu_Bpuia0:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/gcrT?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/gcrT/~4/CKgwyIERAFc" height="1" width="1"/>Tracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14661454984431117571noreply@blogger.com3http://cottagewiththereddoor.blogspot.com/2009/07/my-dining-room.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199664813687460431.post-55743954694859894302009-07-22T16:15:00.000-07:002009-07-22T22:55:52.157-07:002009-07-22T22:55:52.157-07:00