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Month: August 2015

“Special Pasta Sauce” (for those Surplus Tomatoes, and Project # 38 of the 40)

At the looks of my raised garden today, I will have bright red, juicy tomatoes all the way up to Thanksgiving.… Read More “Special Pasta Sauce” (for those Surplus Tomatoes, and Project # 38 of the 40)

August 28, 2015September 4, 2015 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Pops of Blue

My love affair with Blue and White has outlasted many seasons and trends.

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August 26, 2015September 9, 2015 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

What I love about August…

  My summer garden puts on a lovely show for me and our family. I especially love walking out my back door right before preparing dinner to snip a few fresh herbs for dinner preparations, or picking fresh vegetables for steaming… so healthy, and easy! I adore a table filled with vibrant, colorful vegetables! And… Read More What I love about August…

August 20, 2015August 27, 2015 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Imagined Places

Questions of Travel… Read More Imagined Places

August 19, 2015March 9, 2016 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Sweet Simplicity

The Devil hates simplicity in my life, because he knows the power, joy, and peace that it would bring to me.… Read More Sweet Simplicity

August 14, 2015March 9, 2016 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Thrift in Extreme?

No more fake smiles when I tell my family, “We are on a Staycation.” That’s been fine for this summer, but next Summer we are OUT of Here. A Real Vacation is in the cards for us!
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August 13, 2015October 10, 2015 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

White, Done Right

A White Color scheme just makes sense for me. White surroundings are effective in promoting peace, but can be easily changed when desired.
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August 3, 2015January 15, 2017 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Shaping Lives, Training Hearts

Lord, I commit my job as a mother to you. Please help me to bring up your child in a way that pleases You! … Read More Shaping Lives, Training Hearts

August 2, 2015August 8, 2015 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Welcome from Dawn and Mike

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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