Thursday, July 16, 2009

Cottage Touches

Sweet little cottages......
...tucked in here and there...
.....are actually old incense burners. There is a place in the back for the incense to burn and the smoke goes up the chimney. They are just so cute!
Somebody spent hours making this little needlepoint of a cottage.
I love it, even with the missing threads.
This sweet old English cottage is a doorstop. Framed is a sweet poem that was my Grandma Katy's. It is titled God's Garden and reminds me so much of her as she grew violets in her kitchen. If you click on the photo, you will be able to read it.
My favorite cottage of all and a reminder that Christmas is half way here!
Wishing you a SWEET day!
After I finished this post I found that Suzanne is hosting a Vintage Thingie Thursday. What fun! So stop on over to see what other vintage goodies others are sharing.

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35 comments:

  1. the wild raspberryJuly 16, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    what sweet little cottages!
    i would love to watch the little puffs come out the chimney...
    have a wonderful day.
    xo
    chas

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  2. MartineJuly 16, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    I love the incense burners!! How funny and totaly cute!!!!

    Thanks for sharing!

    martine

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  3. SueLovesCherriesJuly 16, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Hello! I'm with you on the cottage loving! The last one is my favorite - reminds me of a Mary Engelbreit type.

    That poem is so nice - I copied it down! Have a great day!

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  4. Blondie's JournalJuly 16, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    These are adorable cottages and I can see how you got the name for your blog!!

    Love your grandmother's poem. I love violets too! :-)

    xoxo
    Janie

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  5. PostcardyJuly 16, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    The last one is a good way to celebrate "Christmas in July."

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  6. blushing roseJuly 16, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Lovely presentation & post. TY for sharing. TTFN ~Marydon

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  7. AnonymousJuly 16, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    I love your foot stool. I have one with a beautiful bouquet on a rose ground. They are becoming my next obsession I believe. Love the cottages too.

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  8. ColoradoladyJuly 16, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Welcome to Vintage Thingies Thursday...what a charming post...I love the little Scottie dog in the pictures too.

    Can you believe this year is half over?

    Have a great VTT!

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  9. Kathleen GraceJuly 16, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    I love little cottages, I have a cottage teapot from Earls grandmother, a little cottage butter dish from a yard sale and some pictures. I can remember as a little girl thinking my dream home would be a little stone cottage with an English garden. I love your collections:>)

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  10. DawnJuly 16, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Lovely little cottages. I spotted a few cute little Scotties too!
    Dawn

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  11. ClassyChassyJuly 16, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    Nice post today - love your cottages!

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  12. MiriJuly 16, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    Sweet cottages! Wonderful needlepoint pillow!

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  13. CalJuly 16, 2009 at 2:55 PM

    Cute little cottages. And I liked the verse.

    Cal x

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  14. ★Carol★July 16, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    I love each and every one of your cottages! And that poem sounds very familiar to me. I know I've heard it before somewhere, but I jotted it down to save. I've been reading your lovely blog for quite a while now! I've only commented once or twice...I mostly lurk!

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  15. Mimi SueJuly 16, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    You have some adorable little cottages. Love them all. Mimi

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  16. Maryjane-The Beehive CottageJuly 16, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    I love your sweet cottage touches, especially the doorstop and your Grandmothers Garden Poem! Grandmothers treasures sure can pull at ones heart-strings!

    Thinking of you sweet Becky,
    Hugs,
    Maryjane

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  17. Daisy CottageJuly 16, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Adorable cuteness! Love your cottage touches Becky-girl.

    OH, I found a little something-something for you last week when I was out & about with my sis - but you'll have to wait 'till Christmas.

    ;-)
    Love you VERY much,
    Kim

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  18. AnonymousJuly 16, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    I love seeing all of your precious little cottages! I see a little Scottie in there too!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  19. PatinaJuly 16, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    Those cottages are so sweet. You do find the best things.

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  20. fitty's pinky rose cottageJuly 16, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    awww Becky.. look at your needlepoint collection! LOVE it! so beautiful! thanks for sharing.. Happy VTT

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  21. CCJuly 16, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Such sweet little cottages..I love them with their sweet colors. Happy VTT...and hope your weekend is a lovely one.

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  22. Leigh of Tales from BloggeritavilleJuly 16, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    What sweet cottages, friend! Thanks for sharing those! Hope you are well. You remain in my prayers!

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  23. Maison DouceJuly 16, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    I'm so into cottages, too!!! In fact, I have a wall with nothing but cottage prints!!
    Isabel

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  24. ShaamJuly 17, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    Aw those are adorable! Love all the little cottages :) Those incense holders are so cute!

    All the best,
    Allison

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  25. AnonymousJuly 17, 2009 at 12:56 AM

    oh what sweet delights..i love them all :)

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  26. VeeJuly 17, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    Your own cottage is my favorite of all. Thanks for sharing your treasures.

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  27. JulieJuly 17, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    What a fun needle point! I just found your blog and just love it. I also am a scottish terrier lover. We lost our little Katie eleven years ago and have had a little Westie named Paisley! We are looking for a new scotty puppy.

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  28. Sinta ReneeJuly 17, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    Incense burners... I forgot all about those! Anything cottage is endearing.

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  29. Jenn JilksJuly 17, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Great photos and stories!
    I love the needlepoint, too.
    We live at the 'cottage' in My Muskoka.

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  30. BeaJuly 17, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    What cute cottages! That needlepoint is gorgeous.

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  31. LalleeJuly 18, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    I always love seeing any of your cottages. You have the best collection!!! Now I must go click on the picture and read your grandmother's poem.

    Have a great Saturday!
    XO,
    Lallee

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  32. black eyed susans kitchenJuly 19, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    We have a bit of a cottage collection too. I have trouble passing them up when I find them in pictures and as tea pots. Great show and tell.
    ♥, Susan

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  33. BeckyJuly 19, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    Absolutely precious!

    I love the Scottie too!

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  34. Cindy@CutepinkstuffJuly 19, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    I've never before seen such cute incense burners! I don't like incense much, but I'd like it burned in those cottages! Thanks for stopping by to see my French bird pillows nesting in my customer's home!

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  35. get instant cashAugust 11, 2009 at 5:54 AM

    These cottages are so beautiful. I love the second photo.

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