Time to say Goodbye

Wow.

Finally.

I was thinking of starting to blog again.  Then, I tried signing in.  FOR MONTHS.  Maybe a Year?  I tried and tried and for some reason, Google just would not allow me to use my old account and would automatically push me on to some newer accounts I have no matter what I tried.  I was tinkering around with it again today and by some miracle, I went through some path I hadn’t before and here I am.

But I’m done.  The frustration with this platform after all this time just did me in, so I think it’s time to say goodbye to the Old White Cottage.  I just wanted to post one last time because I may not be able to sign in again once I leave.

If anyone is still out there, thank you for all the decorating fun.  It was wonderful!

The Kitty Delilah

I'm worried about my critter Delilah this evening. She lost her meow a few months ago and after a few vet visiting and lots of investigating we think she has laryngeal cancer.  Due to its location, surgery would be invasive and most likely unsuccessful. 

For the past month, we've hoped for the best but she seems to be having trouble breathing and is more lethargic than usual tonight. Time will tell but we aren't hopeful. 

Edit:  Sadly, our precious Miss D crossed the rainbow bridge on October 19.  We are so sad and miss her so much.

Hot, Hot, Hot!

It's way too hot to do anything outside today.  Temperatures here are supposed to feel like 110 with the heat index.  

 

I'll just be staying inside with my decorating partner-in-crime and watching Fixer Upper.  

 

 

Nicole's Home Accents Candles

Yesterday, I headed to A.C. Moore to find some crafting activities to keep my girls busy during their summer days.  When we walked into the store, Sydney remarked how great it smelled in the store.  I knew from previously having purchased candles there that it was probably the likely source of the great smell.  

 

There was a great variety in scents but what caught my eye (or nose) was the Fresh Cut Roses scent.  

 

I love anything that smells like roses.  Still, I had a brand new candle at home so I considered skipping it, but for under $4, I had to bring it home.  I mean, $4!!  That's a fraction of what I normally pay for jar candles so it was worth a shot.

 

 

I lit it last night and wasn't disappointed.  The smell wasn't overwhelming and it was just a light soft scent of roses - as if I had flowers in the house.  Perfect!  I think I might go back for the Pumpkin candle I spotted.  Fall is coming and I can't wait.

 

It's supposed to be near 100 degrees here this weekend.  We had planned to go to Williamsburg, but that doesn't sound like a good time given the heat so we've rescheduled.  We'll just be trying to keep cool this weekend.

 

TGIF!

Sunday Afternoon

It's been a while since I blogged.  The big move we were in the middle of in March finally happened in May on a day when it was pouring rain.  It was nice to have it behind us and mom moved in here in Northern Virginia.  She's happy with her new place.  

 Today, I had a little "me" time and went out for a mani/pedi while Tom is out bike riding with the girls.  It's quiet here in the house.

I think I'm just going to light a candle and read or maybe catch some of the Olympics.  So inspiring!

Tomorrow is Monday.  I'm trying not to thing about that.  Happy Sunday!

Early Spring Gardening

I spent the day doing some not-so-exciting yard work.  March isn't my favorite month.  Although we've had some unseasonably warm temperatures, it's not quite warm yet overall and everything is still drab and dead, but spring is coming and the flowers are just beginning.

These white crocuses were a fun surprise at the base of a tree in my yard.

I have purple crocuses that have already bloomed and these bloomed a little later.

My camellia is blooming, but it's already starting to fade.  It's always such a welcome sight this time of year.

And the first daffodils opened in the last few days.

My favorite flower sighting this week was of snowdrops growing in the woods that I spotted on my run around a nearby lake.  They were growing in masses along the path.  They were so beautiful and unexpected and I wish I'd gotten a picture of them. 

I spent some time today on my roses and hydrangeas which I love so much more and can't wait to see soon. Both have signs of new life. Although the yard looks mostly drab now, I know that in late April it is alive with foliage and flowers.

Other than that, it's been a quiet weekend.  I've spent every weekend for the past month out of town and being home, I didn't quite know what to do with myself, but it's nice to have the rest from hectic weekends.

Happy Saturday!

Vintage Fans

I love vintage fans.  My father gave me this one that I've previously shown in my new basement office space.  He was a tinkerer and would often make some scary electrical connections.  This fan once had a cord and it worked but due to the questionable safety of the connection, I removed it.

Over the weekend, we cleaned out the garage at my parents' house and one of the items that gave us a little trouble was this vintage fan.  Pop hanged it up on a wall by it's base and the screw was so deeply into a stud and stripped that it was tough to remove but we finally got it down and I'm so glad we did.  I remember days when this fan was on while Pop worked out there.  

This one has a cord, but I will never plug it in.  Again with those electrical connections.  I did remove some electrical connectors and replaced them with electrical tape just so it blended a little better.

I do think it looks good in it's new home.

 I had to remove my birdcage from this spot to place the fan here, so that's now the centerpiece in  my dining room.

I also brought home the plant stand to the left.  I am doing my best to care for Pop's plants which he loved.  I also think having all the plants here brings a little spring inside.

Speaking of spring, it's going to be in the 70s here this week and "spring forward" is on Sunday.  I'm so excited to get outside digging in the garden.  I went for a run this morning for the first time in a month and it was wonderful.

Happy Tuesday!

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Home Sweet Home 

Make it Pretty Monday

  Wow Us Wednesday 

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Thoughts of Home on Thursday