Just the word “cottage” evokes a feeling of home. A cozy sanctuary.
I’m participating in Cielo’s Show Off Your Cottage Monday at The House In The Roses blog.
Quilts to me are like valentines. They say someone loves you. And if you’ve never stitched a quilt, you might not know exactly what I mean. Lots of love goes into all those stitches! So what says cozy better in your cottage than lots of multi-colored quilts?
How about a cat on a quilt? The cottage cat.
And dishes on display. Especially ones with pretty blue roses.
And often-used items in your cozy cottage kitchen.
Oh, and fabric! Who doesn’t like the color and texture of 100% cotton fabric? With some old spools thrown in for good measure.
Then there’s the birdhouse. Don’t you think every cottage needs a birdhouse?
I’m perfectly dotty for polka dots on most anything. What about a polka-dotted cottage? Now that’s one I haven’t seen yet!
And the cottage garden. A must-have is wicker and flowers.
And at the end of the day, what better way to celebrate cottage coziness than to settle down at a candlelit table whilst gazing at your favorite books? With the scent of coffee beans and French vanilla in old jars and teacups to signal the days end.
47 comments:
Must have some of those polka dot plates! Do tell who they're made by if you know. ;o)
Such beautiful pics Brenda! You have captured the essense of a perfect cozy cottage! Cindy
Lots of color and comfort.
Really love your birdhouse. Especially the keyhole entry.
Hugs,
Gerry
I agree, quilts, cats, wildflowers, blue and white dishes all say cottage to me. Cozy, comfortable, welcoming, beautiful. I love your house!
Your home is just the prefect cottage. I love when you show us these pictues.
I was thinking about you today wondering how you were and was planning on checking on you later this evening then I found your comment and got here sooner. lol
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Love
Maggie
Quite the little HOBBIT house of color and joy. Love the heart pillow. Not sure mine sunroom or mountain bedroom have the cottage feel, more of a mountain chalet, but I'll head over to check out.
Happy Sunday
Kate - The Garden Bell - <3 <3 <3
Love your cottage - any room for a guest from Oz?
Suzy
Your cottage is beautiful, Brenda. I especially love your quilts.
Blessings,
Lorilee
I really Love all your quilts! Your cottage is one of my favorite places to visit!!
Hugs, Lisa
Everything looks so comfy and cozy I just want to move right in!! I can almost smell the coffee beans and vanilla! Yum! :-)
xoxo
Janie
I couldn't agree more about the love that goes into making a quilt. Actually that is ture of most hand stitching. Things made by had are made with heart, I always say. Love all those red and white quilts. Thanks for sharing all these photos.
I love all the pictures and you truly have a cottage warm home--but the best picture is the one with the kitty on the quilt--now that is "country-warm-cozy"!!!!
Hugs, Di
your cottage is lovely. I'm not a quilter but I'm a quilt collector, yours are beautiful. Thanks for sharing..;p
What a beautiful and cozy home you have. I think everything you shared is a perfect example of what makes a house feel "homey". I love the kitty on the quilt.
Evening, Brenda! Oh, you've hit cozy smack dab on the head! I love this post. Your quilts are wonderful and I'm coveting the red and white checked one! That is one precious little pin cushion too! Look at your sweet kitty! Aww...can I come over? :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Love the pics just gorgeous my favorite is the bird house , you did such an awesome job !!
Love your quilts Brenda, they do save love.... every stitch !!
Diane
I love everything about your cottage and have ever since I first found your blog. Your bed is awesome. Love the colors and pillows
You have covered all of the necessary elements for a cozy cottage. Beautiful and so colorful.
Lovely things(-:
your place is so warm and cozy....beautiful
I would like to rent a room. Looks so cozy and comfy. Love the birdhouse, too. Ok, where's the nursery you and Nola visited? I just have to go there!
Cozy and cottagey! (I'm afraid I really like making up words.) Your home is very warm and welcoming.
You have got that cottage vibe down to a beat! Have a wonderful monday in your wonderful cottage!
Love everything! All the colors and the mix of quilts and the cat! Definitely cozy and comfortable. Blessings, Tammy
So much gorgeous colour! x
I feel right at home in your cottage. I could sit for hours at your pretty table looking through your books! And all of the RED really makes me happy! Enjoy your day! ♥
I'm right there with you when it comes to quilts! And yes alot of work does go into them, but it sure is fun work.
Your home always seems so nice and warm just like a cottage should!
I feel the same way about quilts - I make them and have a lot of them around. I also have some my grandmother made and they are priceless. And books - what can I say? I can't get enough of them. Gorgeous photos, Brenda!
xoxo
Claudia
As always, just beautiful, Brenda!
Brenda, You have such a beautiful little cottage. Every post you have shows this off, not just on Mondays. Love to see your pictures.
Dear Brenda, I love your cottage, it speaks to my heart, as I feel at peace here.... may our Heavenly Father continue to bless you and your cottage with much happiness. And thanks for participating in our Show Off your cottage Monday and linking back to us...
Hugs
cielo
You have the best pictures! They are so beautiful and colorful. Your home is definitely a cottage, so warm and comfortable and cozy. I know I would feel at home there!
I love the red & white postage stamp quilt pillow. So pretty!
Your cottage is simply darling!
Brenda, The bits and pieces that make up your "cottage" always make me smile. I used to think it was the colorful way that you put things together, but I have come to realize it is the love in the little details that make it so special.
♥, Susan
Brenda,
This is just wonderful! Your home is the perfect "cottage" !
Oh, Brenda i absolutely adore your home!! It's so cheerful, cozy and colorful. The little birdhouse is cute too.
wonderful show of your cottage, loved it. TFS
I could just curl up on the bed with Clyde and take a nap under one of your quilts. I don't think you have a Cozy Little HOUSE, I think you have a Cozy Little HOME!
I love the quilts!! I have several (very) vintage ones...but while they should be on display, they're under blankets on beds!
This is beautiful! I agree-quilts make a cottage cozy (especially with a cat on top of it:). Your kitty is adorable.
Blessings,
Kim
I love all your accessories which make your cottage so warm and cozy! My favorite is your pillow with the 4 hearts in the middle----did you make that? Have a good evening, Patti
Hi Brenda
I love everything about your cozy cottage. It is so bright and cheerful and welcoming, just like you!
Hugs, Rhondi
Oh your cottage is so sweet & colorful. Love it all! I knew you were a Texan, lucky you being in Tyler, close to Canton & all kinds of cool shops I keep reading about. Maybe we'll meet up at Trade Days sometime. Next time I go I'm going to write to you & ask for some good places to shop around Tyler. Thanks for your nice comments. Lisa
What a lovely collection of quilts and that pincushion!!
Lovely!!
That birdhouse is stunning. I love it! And the cottage cat has such a charming expression. He could be the brother of my tuxedo cat, Madeline.
Hi, I just found your blog through "House in the Roses". I adore your bird house. Do you sell them? Come visit my Blog?? http://chrisyscottage.blogspot.com
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