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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

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

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

Your Potential is endless…

Jesus is with you every step you take. And he always will be. This is the way we have great meaning in our lives. Tell others how God has changed you and helped you. This will make your life more meaningful than it has ever been. 💙… Read More Your Potential is endless…

April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Boredom To Delight: The Troll Village

There are dozens of things to do during this down time in Quarantine! Be Creative! Be that fun mom who lets the kids get dirty and make things! … Read More Boredom To Delight: The Troll Village

March 21, 2020March 22, 2020 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Hospitality: Entertaining as Ministry

We can “flavor the community” with salt in this manner, by practicing sharing and giving. Hospitality does not mean always having parties, showers, and dinners. It is more than that.… Read More Hospitality: Entertaining as Ministry

October 1, 2019October 2, 2019 bluewillowcottage

Hospitality: Open Heart, Open Home

Whether it be drinking a cup of coffee together, or having an elaborate banquet, the object of hospitality is to give something of ourselves for the enjoyment of others.… Read More Hospitality: Open Heart, Open Home

September 28, 2019September 24, 2019 bluewillowcottage

Breakfast Bloopers at the Cottage

Instead of wafting bacon aromas going into the bedrooms, the sound of the Fire Alarms and Black, Rolling Smoke awakened my slumbering family. … Read More Breakfast Bloopers at the Cottage

May 12, 2019October 11, 2019 bluewillowcottage

February Home

I love the crisp cold air outside & the tiny snow flurries that are blowing around in my backyard.… Read More February Home

February 14, 2019February 11, 2019 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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