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Welcome to the cottage. My name is Dawne, and I am a Christian mother, home-educator, nurse, freelancer, and self-taught herbalist. I believe in lifelong learning, creativity, and love… Oh, and oils! My great passion is helping other families become healthier with herbs, oils, and good common sense. I share recipes and ideas which sometimes include my backyard-grown herbs, and/or oils. I love to teach my ideas about optimal family health in workshops online, in classes locally, and even by having learning parties for children. In addition, I love showing others how I make our tiny home into a beautiful, welcoming cottage.

Don’t Hold Back Your Talents, But Instead Share Them Freely and Change the World

Women have unique skills and gifts in homemaking and home keeping that can be used to improve the lives of others. Let’s enhance the environment of the elderly, children, and other families by using our abilities to their fullest potential.… Read More Don’t Hold Back Your Talents, But Instead Share Them Freely and Change the World

August 22, 2023 bluewillowcottage3 Comments

Waterfront Living in our Summer Home

the warmth of summertime in a photo of a pink cherry blossom over the blue river

Visitors have called this space at the river intimate and cozy, while for now, we call it our personal escape. Small pleasures are hidden here, such as the redbird that visits our porch, or the rabbits that hop in the yard. … Read More Waterfront Living in our Summer Home

July 14, 2023 bluewillowcottage5 Comments

Farewell to May…

May is the month I catch up with my sister and nieces, gabbing and frolicking in the water and lazing around poolside while all of our children swim. Bring on the Summer… I am ready!
… Read More Farewell to May…

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 bluewillowcottage

Baby in the House (again)

Kind mothers of babes allow me to care for their little ones now and then to cure my blues for another child. It is healthy, really…… Read More Baby in the House (again)

May 22, 2023May 23, 2023 bluewillowcottage

Weave a Cloth that Feels Like Love

One night a father overheard his son pray:

“Dear God, Make me the kind of man my Daddy is.”… Read More Weave a Cloth that Feels Like Love

February 20, 2023February 22, 2023 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

End of the Backyard Bash

Our porches are always decorated by Season

Visitors to our backyard play paradise were daily… from neighborhood kids to church friends. We had many a play date in the early years with food, swimming, games and fun. The backyard certainly was the place to BASH… Read More End of the Backyard Bash

September 6, 2022May 12, 2025 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

“Light tomorrow with today!”

Back in those days, we memorized a verse for each letter of the alphabet. My students still remember those essential scriptures now! So do I. … Read More “Light tomorrow with today!”

September 1, 2022September 2, 2022 bluewillowcottage2 Comments

Wishing and Longing

We have discovered many wonderful ways to have fun on the cheap… Read More Wishing and Longing

August 27, 2022September 2, 2022 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Vintage Literature with Children

We set around the kitchen fire,
an’ has the mostest fun!… Read More Vintage Literature with Children

October 1, 2021November 10, 2021 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

A 1950’s Woman

One of the most cherished times of my childhood is the months I spent with my great grandmother in West Virginia. We hung laundry on the line, made daily pies, and sang hymns. … Read More A 1950’s Woman

April 20, 2021March 21, 2026 bluewillowcottage7 Comments

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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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