A Passion for Vintage
No one could possibly call ours a “Cookie Cutter House.” There is always something to fix, or a project just started. All of this adds up to an extra special charm at the Cottage. … Read More A Passion for Vintage
Author: bluewillowcottage
Wife and Mother, Gardener, Collector of Vintage, and Christ follower... I hope to inspire others to create a beautiful family life. May this blog encourage others to make warm, lasting memories, and may it challenge readers to build a home blessed with the wonderful essence of a joyous life.
Reasons to Dream…
Simple tasks like washing the dishes
develop into visions and
Reasons To Dream!… Read More Reasons to Dream…
Snowy Day Literature
Get out the mittens, scarves, and extra socks. Put a pot of milk on the stove, for the neighborhood children SHALL come and we will have a Snow Party! … Read More Snowy Day Literature
Merry Christmas from Blue Willow
This morning as we open our gifts, it brings back memories of joyful times along with tender, nostalgic thoughts. Our home is complete with Christmas feasting this morning: Cinnamon rolls, bacon, eggs, quiche, and all the Fixin’s. … Read More Merry Christmas from Blue Willow
Magical Memories
With all of the flurry of activity during the busy holidays, I would never be able to do one fraction of the fun things we do if I had not planned ahead.… Read More Magical Memories
Dear Friends
Memories are like treasures stored in a bank’s safety deposit box. My goal is to make as many deposits into this memory store as possible this season. … Read More Dear Friends
Delivery of Sweets
The house smells delicious. The cookies are cooling. Getting ready to wrap them up and tie beautiful red bows on them. Today’s deliveries include our physicians’ offices, our dentist, and the nursing home floor on which my father recovers at this time. . Reindeer Cookies: A Christmas Tradition Then tonight we have special friends coming… Read More Delivery of Sweets
Make the Best of Today!
As we make happy memories with our families, let us remember to take a few moments to be good to ourselves! Pour yourself a cup of tea or coffee, pick up your Bible and read a Psalm. I love Psalm 107 this time of year… it warms my heart! … Read More Make the Best of Today!
Wordless Wednesday: Scenes from the River
Joyful 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 Joyful Hospitality
