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Gracious Hospitality

This old, stained, scarred table of ours has heard the secrets and troubles of many hearts, catching tears on its surface as we shared struggles and sought the LORD for help. As I wash the surface, I wonder how many plates of food have been served here.… Read More Gracious Hospitality

January 19, 2021January 20, 2021 bluewillowcottage1 Comment

Working with Vintage Kitchen Tools

Imagine my delight when I came across this mixer at Salvation Army last week. My mind flooded with happy memories of Grandma’s tiny apartment, those irresistible aromas coming from her impossibly small kitchen. … Read More Working with Vintage Kitchen Tools

January 2, 2021January 12, 2021 bluewillowcottage

Magical Memories

With all of the flurry of activity during the busy holidays, I would never be able to do one fraction of the things we do if I had not planned ahead.… Read More Magical Memories

December 2, 2020December 14, 2020 bluewillowcottage2 Comments

Standards…

We must not always be WORKING! Some fun must be allowed in family life. … Read More Standards…

October 18, 2020October 22, 2020 bluewillowcottage1 Comment

Be Willing to Struggle

“It isn’t enough to believe in something; you have to have the stamina to meet obstacles and overcome them, to be willing to struggle.” ~Golda Meir   What better way to start a Tuesday morning than a cast-iron skillet filled with a hot, sizzling spinach and mushroom omelet with cheese? It will give you energy… Read More Be Willing to Struggle

September 16, 2020September 17, 2020 bluewillowcottage

Of Toads and Herbs…

Each summer morning this time of year, I rush out in the morning with my mug of coffee to see what herbs and/or vegetables are ready for harvesting. I spend about an hour and a half out in my gardens after my husband leaves for work at 8:30 am. Sprinkled throughout my garden beds are small vignettes of various whimsy, and I chuckle to myself as I work. … Read More Of Toads and Herbs…

September 12, 2020September 17, 2020 bluewillowcottage

Carrying the Sky

Years ago, my re-purposed decorating style was more out of necessity,
but I still delight in revitalizing interiors with salvaged pieces
… Read More Carrying the Sky

September 10, 2020September 17, 2020 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Beyond Our Expectations

These days with our young children will soon be gone forever, just a wispy memory, let’s not miss our moment to make marvelous memories!… Read More Beyond Our Expectations

September 9, 2020September 17, 2020 bluewillowcottage

Love Offerings

Give because you want to touch someone’s heart. Put your creative twist on every gift, so the receiver knows they have a special place in your heart. … Read More Love Offerings

September 7, 2020September 17, 2020 bluewillowcottage5 Comments

Old Time Classic Poetry

“That time of year thou mayst in me behold When yellow leaves, or none, or few, do hang Upon those boughs which shake against the cold, Bare ruined choirs, where late the sweet birds sang. In me thou see’st the twilight of such day… As after sunset fadeth in the west; Which by and by… Read More Old Time Classic Poetry

September 2, 2020September 17, 2020 bluewillowcottage

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Welcome to our cottage and gardening blog. A mother of one, wife, daughter, aunt of ten, Dawn is a writer/photographer/speaker and Nurse with a passion for Cottage Décor, Gardening (especially organic veggies and herbs), Jesus, and afternoon tea. She is married to her college sweetheart, Mike, who makes all the joys of the life at Blue Willow possible.

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