Rose Brook Cottage

Hearts and Roses

2012-01-25T18:59:00.007-05:00

~ Romantic Hearts and Roses ~

Ending soon at Rose Brook Cottage...

Hearts and romantic decor featuring my handmade pink clay roses :)

2011-12-30T07:47:00.003-05:00

Best Wishes to All for a Very

Happy New Year!

2011-12-24T12:29:00.009-05:00

Beautifully wrapped Christmas gifts...

But the Greatest Christmas Gift of All was wrapped in...

Swaddling Cloth !

Best wishes to You and Yours for a very Blessed Christmas!

XO, Mary

2011-12-03T20:25:00.002-05:00

Sweet Santa dressed all in PINK :)

Ending soon at Rose Brook Cottage

2011-11-14T14:53:00.002-05:00

Oh my, Santa is coming in 40 days...

But, this sweet Santa is available at Rose Brook Cottage right now :)

2011-11-09T08:33:00.006-05:00

Just listed this week at Rose Brook Cottage...

Visions of Sugar Plums, Rose Cottage Candy Land...

And

Angelic Dreams , Angel Wings...

2011-10-09T22:35:00.008-04:00

Christmas 2011

has arrived at

Rose Brook Cottage

New items will be added often so be sure to check back frequently :)

Click on one of the pictures above or the following link to see what's available now...

stores.ebay.com/Rose-Brook-Cottage

2011-09-15T12:49:00.006-04:00

Pink Pumpkins

adorned with hand made clay roses

and glittered for pretty sparkle

available here.

2011-09-11T13:05:00.001-04:00

Remembering those we lost, keeping them in our hearts and thoughts always

as we move foward stronger than ever...

Freedom Tower, NYC

August, 2011

2011-07-03T18:42:00.003-04:00

Best Wishes for a Very Happy 4th of July!

God Bless America!

2011-06-04T22:37:00.003-04:00

New listings at Rose Brook Cottage .

Have been painting roses and creating clay roses with lavender and purple lately...

my second favorite color after PINK of course :)

Pink Saturday

2011-05-27T18:03:00.007-04:00

Today is Pink Saturday's 3rd Birthday!

It has been some time since I posted for Pink Saturday as

life has been somewhat hectic.

But, I always love to stop by Beverly's blog How Sweet the Sound

to see all of the pretty pink postings.

Happy 3rd Bithday Pink Saturday and

a great big Thank You to Pink Saturday's lovely hostess Beverly!

Happy Mother's Day

2011-05-08T09:40:00.007-04:00

Wishing a very Happy Mother's Day to all Mom's!

Hope you have a relaxing day surrounded by the one's you love!

Happy Easter

2011-04-24T19:20:00.004-04:00

Wishing You A Joyous Easter Sunday!

2011-03-29T12:58:00.009-04:00

Okay, where is Spring already?!
Windy and 35 chilly degrees today...brrr!
Did spot a spring robin on the front lawn this morning...

think he was looking for spring as well!

Decorating eggs and there is still snow and ice on the ground!

Only 26 days until Easter... so please Spring, get a move on it

and get Sprung already :)

2011-03-13T13:20:00.002-04:00

Wishing you a beautiful Sunday

Happy Valentine's Day

2011-02-14T06:45:00.005-05:00

Best Wishes for a Love filled Valentine's Day

for You and Your Sweetheart!

2011-01-21T15:43:00.007-05:00

More snow in Northeast PA last night.

I am LOVING all of these snowdays with the kids :)

They only had one day of school this week.

At this rate they will be going to school until August!

...Off now for a big mug of hot cocoa with my sledding buddies :)

Warm Blessings,

~ Happy New Year 2011 ~

2010-12-30T09:14:00.005-05:00

I wish you health...

so you may enjoy each day in comfort.

I wish you the love of friends and family...

and peace within your heart.

I wish you the beauty of nature...

that you may enjoy the work of God.

I wish you wisdom to choose priorities...

for those things that really matter in life.

I wish you generosity so you may share...

all good things that come to you.

I wish you happiness and joy...

and blessings for the New Year.

I wish you the best of everything...

that you so well deserve.

-author unknown

Happy New Year and God Bless You, Dear Friend!

Mary

Merry Christmas

2010-12-24T10:15:00.004-05:00

Joy to the World!

A Blessed and Merry Christmas to You and Yours!

Vintage Christmas Cards

2010-12-22T19:43:00.012-05:00

I just love vintage Christmas cards and have quite a collection.

Of course my favorites are the ones with pretty pink images.

Here are a few favorites from my collection...

pink candy canes...

Baby Jesus and pretty Angels surrounded by pink poinsettias...

Pink candle trio with pink poinsettias...

Beautiful pink chapel on a winters night...

Sweet little Angel holding a snowflake...

Merry Christmas!

'

2010-12-07T10:48:00.004-05:00

Some pink Christmas pretties I have been working on

as the snow flurries gently fall outside my window...

May your days be merry, creative and bright!

Christmas Hugs,

2010-09-18T11:52:00.004-04:00

Can't find these pretty li'l sparkley pink pumpkins in just any pumpkin patch...Only in the pumpkin patch with the pink glitter fairy :)

Have a beautiful Saturday!!

2010-09-10T09:19:00.011-04:00

We will never forget the horrific attack on our Nation, and the senseless loss

of life and destruction on September 11, 2001...

remembering and praying for those who were lost.

2010-07-21T10:03:00.003-04:00

Some rose cottage pinkness I have completed recently...

Have a beautiful Wednesday!

2010-07-18T16:42:00.003-04:00

Wishing You a Happy, Sunny Sunday!

Pink Saturday

2010-07-16T12:06:00.024-04:00

Happy Pink Saturday!

Thank you to Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for

being our wonderful hostess each week.

Be sure to stop by her blog

to say hello and visit all of the pinkness

being shared in blogland today.

Just sharing some yummy pink treats today.

I do have a bit of a sweet tooth sometimes , do you?

But these candies are just fun to look at...

When we do give into a craving for something special and sweet,

this pretty pink shop in town is where we head to. This is the local candy shop,

where I...errr, I mean... the kids like to get a sweet treat :)

Hope you have a terrific weekend, Sweeties!

P.S. Don't forget to enter A 2 Sea Creations Mermaid Pendant giveaway here, or click on the picture on my side bar!

A Wonderful Giveaway!!

2010-07-13T16:39:00.016-04:00

I had to share this with you blogging buddies...

Just look at this beautiful Mermaid Treasure Pendant

being given away by the very talented

Micki and Cheryl of A 2 Sea Creations.

To enter for a chance to win, head on over to this great blog...

Tools are for Women Too

where the pretty giveaway is being hosted.

Good Luck!

2010-07-10T15:33:00.008-04:00

A few new things that will be offered at my Ebay store ...

Wishing you a beautiful weekend :)

2010-07-02T08:01:00.002-04:00

Wishing you a Happy 4th of July weekend!

Teacup Tuesday

2010-06-15T09:58:00.007-04:00

It's Teacup Tuesday once again.

Time for all to share their pretty teacups.

There is always so much eye candy to see

when you visit those participating with Martha and Terri.

Thank you to Martha at Martha's Favorite's

and Terri at Artful Affirmations

for hosting this lovely event each week.

Today I am sharing my green Heritage Rose teacup from Lefton.

I just love the pink roses on this set and the soft minty green background.
The scallops add such feminine detail.

This is my daughter's favorite tea set of my collection.

We used it often when she was little for tea partys :)

So, it holds a special place in my heart...

Wishing you a beautiful Tuesday!

2010-06-14T07:17:00.009-04:00

Just wanted to share a few things I completed recently.

It's been so difficult to find time for painting or crafting lately.

I have been busy with all of the activities that come with school ending.

Where did this school year go ?!

Wishing you a beautiful Monday :)

~ Teacup Tuesday ~

2010-06-07T20:32:00.007-04:00

This is my first Teacup Tuesday!

Stop by and see Martha at Martha's Favorite's to see all of the other participants and their pretty teacups. Thank you Martha our lovely hostess :)

Today I am sharing one of my favorite teacups.

It was a gift from my husband many Christmas' ago.

This is Royal Albert Moonlight Rose.

I absolutely love the blue roses and how they stand out against the white china.

Thanks for stopping by for some tea!

Have a beautiful day!

Pink Saturday 6/5/10

2010-06-05T04:24:00.006-04:00

Pink roses from my honey in a pink rose chintz teapot :)

Have a lovely Pink Saturday!

2010-05-30T21:06:00.004-04:00

Remembering and Honoring the Heroes
who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our Freedom.
Praying for and thanking the brave Heroes
who continue to protect our Freedoms today.

2010-05-30T07:45:00.003-04:00

Thank you to all who stopped by on Pink Saturday and entered my giveaway.

The winner of my little Pink Saturday 2nd Birthday Give Away is...

Debbie of Debbie-Dabble.

Congratulations Debbie!

Happy 2nd Anniversary Pink Saturday!

2010-05-28T16:24:00.024-04:00

Pink Saturday turns 2 this weekend! Stop by and join the celebration with all of the other lovely participants. You can find them listed on the blog of Pink Saturday's wonderful hostess Beverly of How Sweet the Sound.

I have been participating in Pink Saturday for almost one year now (on and off) and have had the opportunity to meet some terrific blogger friends. I have been so inspired by your faith, kindness, creative spirit and strength. I so look forward to many more years of Pink Saturday. Thank you Beverly for bringing us together each Saturday to share and celebrate the beautiful, feminine, yet strong color PINK!

To celebrate this special 2nd Anniversary Pink Saturday with you,

I took out one of my favorite tea sets (with pretty pink roses) and made some hot tea ...

and baked a yummy Pink cake with lots of Pink icing just for us...

Of course the first piece goes to our dear Pink Saturday hostess Miss. Beverly!

Enjoy!

Now, because it's a special Pink Saturday celebration, I am having a little pink giveaway.

Part of the giveaway is in one of the photos above...

No... it is not a piece of cake , silly! :)

It's the pink pedestal dish that my teapot is sitting on in the first photo.

This is a sweet metal pedestal dish that I painted pink.

Along with the dish I am giving away a pink 3" pillar candle embellished with hand painted roses

and sparkly glass glitter. Here's a photo of the giveaway...

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this post. This is a one day only giveaway.

You can enter until the end of

Pink Saturday May 29th( midnight).

A random winner will be drawn from entries and the

winner will be announced in a Sunday May 30th post.

Good Luck Friends! :)

Happy Pink Saturday!

2010-05-08T15:07:00.002-04:00

Wishing you a Wonderful

Mother's Day!

2010-05-01T08:33:00.004-04:00

Happy Pink Saturday!

Thank you Beverly of How Sweet the Sound for being our lovely hostess each week.

When I saw these Pink Bunny Doggy Slippers,

I just had to share them with you!

Just too cute!

Hope you have a beautiful weekend!

2010-04-30T11:01:00.004-04:00

Today is my birthday.

Hubby is working double shift, kids are at school.

It is a beautiful sunny day.

Couldn't spend the morning in the house.

It was the perfect morning for a springtime walk along the brook.

....I love this time of year.

2010-04-03T07:05:00.002-04:00

Joyous Easter Blessings to You!

And the Winner is...

2010-03-27T07:32:00.005-04:00

Thank you all who entered my giveaway. I had so much fun hosting it!

Wish I could give everyone a prize!

The winner of my Pink Rose Giveaway is...

Char of Someplace in Thyme!

Congratulations Char!

Contact me with your info and your prizes will be on their way.

2010-03-21T07:31:00.005-04:00

And Spring arose on the garden fair,

Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere;

And each flower and herb on Earth's dark breast rose

from the dreams of its wintry rest.

~Percy Bysshe Shelley, "The Sensitive Plant"

Happy Spring!

Pink Saturday

2010-03-19T09:20:00.025-04:00

Welcome to Pink Saturday hosted by Beverly of How Sweet the Sound.

Stop by her blog to see all kinds of pretty pink postings this and every Saturday.

Spring has Sprung! So tell me, have you started your Spring Cleaning?

Unlike the lady below, I actually enjoy cleaning...crazy, huh?!

Maybe she wouldn't be so down on cleaning if she had some PINK cleaning accessories...

Such as a pink mop...

a pink feather duster is a must...

or some pink buckets, sponges and scrubbers...

Oh my gosh... a beautiful pink rose apron would lift her spirits...

Or maybe this one,

You can't be down if you are wearing polka dots :)

No ugly yellow gloves here,

these pink gloves will protect her pink manicure and she will look fab...

Finally, the ultimate pink cleaning tool... A pink Dyson!

Spring cleaning never looked so good!

Have a wonderful Pink Saturday!

And don't forget to enter my Pink Giveaway, click on the picture below.

Good Luck!

Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Duit!

2010-03-16T11:56:00.014-04:00

An mbeidh cupán tae agat?

In Irish Gaelic that means "Will you have a cup of tea ?"

A cup of Irish tea just for you on this wonderful St. Patrick's day!

Wishing you a rainbow

For sunlight after showers—

Miles and miles of Irish smiles

For golden happy hours—

Shamrocks at your doorway

For luck and laughter too,

And a host of friends that never ends

Each day your whole life through!

Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Duit!

( Happy St. Patrick's Day)

Pink Saturday and A Giveaway

2010-03-12T08:30:00.021-05:00

Happy Pink Saturday!

Thank you to Beverly of How Sweet the Sound for being a wonderful hostess each Saturday. Stop by her blog to say "hi" and see who else is posting pinkness.

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Welcome to my Pink Saturday post and My Giveaway! So glad you could stop by.I am SO ready for Spring! To celebrate the coming of Spring, I am having a little pink rose themed giveaway.

Take a peek at what you could win:

First, this sweet little drawstring pouch,

in a mauvy pink color that is filled with small

Crabtree and Evelyn Rosewater soap, shower gel, body lotion and hand therapy.

Next, a Yankee Candle jar candle (3.7 oz) ...Fresh Cut Roses.Have you ever smelled this scent? Oh my, it's like the room is filled with roses.

This sweet little Boyd's bear that is holding a darling little pillow
(see the pink roses) with the sweetest sentiment...

Finally, a little something I made. A petite box decorated with my pink clay roses...

If you are interested in entering...

leave a comment on this post for one entry,

follow for another entry (if you already do, that counts too),

post on your sidebar for a third entry ( let me know if you do).

Giveaway ends March 26th. Winner will be announced March 27th.

Have a beautiful day and Good Luck!

2010-03-09T09:18:00.007-05:00

Just a few things I have been working on lately...

A vintage purse basket with hand painted roses

and lined with pink polka dot fabric,

Ornate picture frame painted cottage pink

and embellished with my hand made clay roses,

and a sweet and petite box adorned with more of my hand made clay roses.

Best wishes for a beautiful Tuesday!

Welcome March

2010-03-03T10:37:00.004-05:00

March is finally here! The promise of Spring coming!

March certainly came in like a LION here! Now I am just praying for it to go out

like a sweet baby lamb!!

Happy March!

~Pink Saturday 2/20/10 ~

2010-02-19T14:14:00.020-05:00

Now I am one who loves the winter and the snow. I love when the kids have a snowday or a surprise early dismissal from school. I love snuggling with a blanket and a good book by the fire and watching the snowfall. I love playing in the snow, making snowmen, snowball fights, making snow angels, sleigh riding and tubing . I even love shoveling the snow (well, maybe love is too strong a word for that...)

But now, even I am getting a little tired of the cold winter and am longing for a little green, fresh spring air, a little warm sun, the chirp of the baby birds...and the beautiful flowers that spring brings...especially the PINKS!

This is for all you pink lovers who are longing for spring...

Hang in there...it's on it's way!

Be sure to stop by Beverly's blog How Sweet the Sound now for more pink loveliness .

Thanks so much for stopping by this Pink Saturday! I hope you have a wonderful one!

Blessings,

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"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched...

They must be felt with the heart."
~Helen Keller

Wishing you a beautiful day!

Happy Valentine's Day

2010-02-13T05:30:00.009-05:00

Wishing all of my sweet blogging friends a very happy

Valentine's Day!

I appreciate you more than you know...

You are each a joy and a delight....

A wonderful gift I truly treasure...

Your kindness and caring amazes me...

I am so blessed to know you...

Wishing you Sweet Blessings on St. Valentine's Day and Everyday!!

2010-01-28T14:31:00.006-05:00

The New Year has started off really busy at our house and I have unfortunately not been able to blog much. And now cheerleading competitions have started, so pretty much every weekend we will be on the road to another competition. My daughter's squad is doing wonderfully. They placed first for their division in their first competition. It is so amazing how hard they train and the stunts they do. I have heard it said "If cheerleading was any easier, they'd call it football!" Hee, hee! We are super proud of her! :)

I did want to share a few things I have been working on. I will be listing them in the store soon. These are an assortment of hearts with clay roses for Valentine's Day or any time of the year.

Do you prefer to decorate with pink for Valentine's Day or red?

Hope you have a beautiful day!

Pink Saturday 1/16/10

2010-01-15T14:21:00.008-05:00

It's Pink Saturday again! Thanks to Beverly for hosting each week. Go on over to Beverly's blog How Sweet the Sound to see other participants sharing lovely pink today.

This Pink Saturday I am sharing an Irish Dresden figurine. This is my first Irish Dresden piece and I just love it. This was a Christmas gift from my Mom-in-law.
I love the beautiful dress, of course the delicate lace, and the painted flowers on her gown. I have not found the perfect place for her yet, but for now I have her with my Irish Beleek.

Thank you for stopping by today!

I hope you have a beautiful Pink Saturday!

Blessings,

2010-01-14T13:26:00.007-05:00

Our hearts are heavy and we are deeply saddened.

We are praying for the victims, families and loved ones who have suffered

in the recent devastating earthquake in Haiti.

May God hold them close to his heart at this most difficult time.

For information on donating to help in relief, please visit http://www.redcross.org/

Wishing You a Happy New Year

2009-12-26T12:43:00.004-05:00

I will be away this week spending some much needed time with family and friends.

So, I wanted to extend my best wishes for a wonderful New Year to my blog buddies a little early...

I hope you have a Happy and Peaceful New Year!

I pray that this year finds you much Health, Happiness !

Best Wishes to You and Your Family!

Many Blessings,

Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T01:35:00.006-05:00

Best Wishes for a Blessed and Joyous Christmas!

2009-12-24T14:37:00.005-05:00

It's Christmas Eve and Santa will be coming soon...

Here's hoping all of your Christmas wishes come true!

Merry Christmas Eve!

2009-12-12T09:48:00.004-05:00

Secret Santa Soiree

2009-12-11T09:20:00.011-05:00

This year I participated in the Secret Santa Soiree hosted by the lovely Georgie at Decisionally Challenged.

Well, my packaged arrived! What great gifts I received!

I really want to thank my secret Santa for the wonderful gifts, and the thought and care that went into the gift.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

And Merry Christmas to You and Your Family!

I was like a kid when the box came. I could not wait to get it into the house and take a peek inside.

What a lucky girl I am! :o)

Here's what was inside:

First, a Christmas card with very sweet greetings inside:

Next, a box of beautiful pink rose soaps. These are so pretty, they look like paper roses, but are soaps. Just peel a petal off and use. They are sweet pea scented...yum! They smell divine!

Then, yankee candles in delicious scents... I LOVE them!
Double yum!

The sweetest 2009 snowman ornament from a church fair . It was boxed in a snowman tin...wonderful! This guy has a prominent place on our Christmas tree already!

Wait, there's more...
A Christmas sack filled with...

Yummy chocolate treats!!
Now located in a safe hiding place away from little hands and big hubby hands !

Oh my! This very beautiful pink rose dish.
Now how did my Secret Santa know I have a thing for pink roses??!!! Hmmm...
This is so very pretty and I will treasure it forever.
I especially love the open work around the rim..oooh ahhh!!

And finally, a wonderful Mary Engelbreit Christmas Journal. I love this. Family , tradition and making beautiful memories for my Children are so important to me. This journal will make a lovely keepsake for so many Christmas' to come.

So, now you see why I say I am a lucky girl! :o)

I love all of my sweet gifts!!
Thank you Secret Santa from the bottom of my heart!!
Have a very Merry Christmas!!

2009-12-02T16:46:00.004-05:00

Meet my favorite furry friend. This is our cockerspaniel Kandy (named so because she is so darned sweet.) I put this doggie sized Santa hat on her while we were decking the halls at our house after Thanksgiving. She did not complain one bit about it. She jumped on the couch near the fireplace and took a little snooze with her Santa hat on. I imagine she is dreaming of what Santa will put in her stocking this year. I'm sure she will find her stocking stuffed with lots of doggie treats and toys on Christmas morning...afterall, she has been a good girl all year!

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And the Winner is....

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A heartfelt thank you to all who entered my giveaway. I had so much fun. I will be holding another holiday giveaway soon. Christmas is coming upon us quickly!

All of the entries were placed in a bag and my daughter closed her eyes and drew a winner.

And the winner is...

Barbara Jean of Treasures From the Heart

Congratulations Barbara Jean!

Contact me with your info and I will send your candy cane ornaments out to you right away!

Have a blessed weekend,

Pink Saturday

2009-11-13T20:50:00.020-05:00

It's Pink Saturday again! Thank you Beverly for hosting each weekend. Stop by Beverly's blog How Sweet the Sound for more pinkness.

This Pink Saturday I am sharing some beautiful pink feathered friends.

They are all gorgeous shades of pink. I am sure their songs are as pretty as their feathers.

P.S. Don't forget to enter my pink giveaway!

Click on the picture of the giveaway below to enter!

Good Luck!

Happy Pink Saturday!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Veteran's Day 2009

2009-11-10T23:37:00.017-05:00

"This nation will remain the land of the free

only so long as it is the home of the brave."

~Elmer Davis

In honor of and gratitude to all Veterans and members of our armed forces who

have protected our freedom

and continue to courageously protect our freedom today.

May God bless you, protect you and keep you .

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Blessings,

Pink Saturday and a Giveaway!

2009-11-06T11:50:00.015-05:00

Happy Pink Saturday!

Thank you Beverly of How Sweet the Sound for hosting Pink Saturday each week.

Stop by her blog to see who else is participating this Saturday.

This Saturday my pink is the pretty ribbon on this box that holds my giveaway!

The other pink I am sharing this weekend is the pink Prize...

A set of three of my wooden candy cane ornaments.

I painted them pink and white and sugared them with sparkly glass glitter.

I added one of my hand made clay roses to each( of course in pink).

Then, pearly accents and a pink bow.

They have an eye screw at the top to hang on your tree, garland or wreath. They also look wonderful as bowl-fillers.

They are about 6" long each.

So, how to enter...

*Leave a comment on this post for one entry.

*Follow this blog for another entry ( if you already do, that counts also).

*Mention the giveaway on your blog for an entry (please let me know if you do)

*Post giveaway on your sidebar for an entry (please let me know if you do).

The giveaway will end at 12:00 noon Friday November 20th. Giveaway winner will be announced in my Pink Saturday post on Saturday November 21st.

Have a beautiful Pink Saturday and Good Luck!

Coming Soon...

2009-11-04T14:34:00.007-05:00

There's something inside this box that I will be giving away to one lucky blogger friend!

What could it be ?!

Do you think maybe it's PINK ?!

Maybe something rosey ?!!

Well, you'll have to come on back this Pink Saturday

and see what the giveaway will be!

Hope to see you then!

2009-10-30T14:15:00.004-04:00

~HAPPY HALLOWEEN~

Have a wonderful Halloween!

Personalized Ornaments

2009-10-30T11:09:00.011-04:00

A wonderful gift for the holidays that would be treasured for years to come is a hand painted personalized ornament. They are great for sisters, daughters, Mom, Grandma, girlfriends, hairdresser, teacher, newlyweds... They can be dated with the year, a birth date, an anniversary, or no date.

The ornaments sparkle beautifully on the tree because they are sugared with fine glass glitter.

These ornaments are currently available at Rose Brook Cottage.

Blessings,

Halloween Countdown

2009-10-29T09:21:00.007-04:00

Well, it's almost here...Halloween!

The kids are SO excited. Their costumes are ready to go.

The front porch is decked out to greet the neighborhood children..."Trick or Treat!"

The candy bowl is filled with...

Hershey bars!

Just have to keep my hubby out of the bowl until Halloween! :)

What treat are you giving out for Halloween this year?

Autumn Blessings,

The Yankees Win the Pennant!

2009-10-26T14:09:00.006-04:00

GO YANKEES!!!!!!

...just had to get that out :)

~ Pink Saturday 10/24/2009 ~

2009-10-23T16:31:00.025-04:00

Happy Pink Saturday!

This Pink Saturday I am sharing this candy dispenser I recently gave a new rose cottage look to. Primed and painted pink, then adorned with my hand made clay roses and pale green leaves.

Wouldn't this look sweet filled with these...

or these...

how about these...

or some of these...

these would do...

Now that you've had a sugar rush, head on over to Beverly's blog, How Sweet the Sound, and check out other pink postings from participants in this week's Pink Saturday. Then, stop by and see Coralie at A Vintage Cottage Home, I know you'll love her blog...I do!

Have a Sweet Day,

2009-10-21T09:23:00.001-04:00

Pink Saturday 10/17/2009

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Happy Pink Saturday!

Thank you Beverly of How Sweet the Sound for hosting each week.

Check out her blog for more pretty pinks.

This Saturday I am sharing the new 2009 Holiday Barbie. When my daughter and I saw her we were so excited. She is wearing the most beautiful pink gown this year!

This year is Barbie's 50th Anniversary. So it's just fitting that she should be wearing her signature color for the holidays.

Barbie brings back such wonderful memories from when I was a girl. My favorite pass time by far was to "play Barbie's" . My Mom would give me leftover scraps from her sewing projects and I would make my Barbie new dresses.

Now I have newer memories playing Barbie's with my daughter. And making clothes with her for her dolls :)

Did you play Barbies when you were a girl?

Have a fun Pink Saturday,

A New Blog Look and A New Friend :)

2009-10-16T12:32:00.009-04:00

Like my new blog background and banner?
I saw this set and loved the cottage look of it...just had to have it !
I got this blog set from a very sweet gal named Sheryn. It has been wonderful to meet her. She has a very beautiful blog. I just know you will love her and her blog :)
You have to hop on over to Pink and Pretty Designs. Her designs are beautiful and she is more than helpful if you need help in setting up your new background and banner.
While at her Sheryn's blog , check out her October Giveaway. It is fabulous! Scroll down and click on the link for Sheryn's giveaway in my sidebar.

Best Luck!

Snow In October

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Look what we woke up to this morning!

Snow in October!

It's SO pretty...but I could really wait at least another month for the snow :)

My daughter was upstairs getting ready for school this morning and I could hear her singing...

Walking in a Winter Wonderland...

We haven't even carved a Jack-O-Lantern yet!

Oh my...

I wonder if this is a sign of the season to come...

Have a warm and cozy day,

Faux Cookie Ornaments

2009-10-15T23:06:00.008-04:00

Wanted to share these with you.

I just finished "baking" up a batch of faux cookies. Topped with my handmade clay roses and leaves. Ready for hanging on the Christmas tree or just about anywhere!

So yummy and sweet, and best of all.... ZERO calories :)

These are available at Rose Brook Cottage.

Have a beautiful day!

Christmas Listings

2009-10-05T10:38:00.008-04:00

80 days until Christmas!

I have just started listing my pink Christmas ornaments on Rose Brook Cottage for the 2009 Season. Here's a little peek...

Pink and white wood candy cane ornaments sugared with glass glitter and embellished with my hand made clay roses...Yummy!

Thanks for stopping by :)

Pink Saturday... Hope For A Cure

2009-10-02T21:44:00.019-04:00

Because October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, I am simply posting a pink awareness ribbon... In honor of my dear friend taken too soon, in honor of my mom-in-law, a brave survivor, in honor of all who have been affected by this horrible disease.

I pray for the day that we will no longer need this pink ribbon. That our daughters (and sons)will no longer be threatened by breast cancer. I pray for a cure.

But until then, let the ribbon remind us of who we have lost, of the survivors, and of our own need to stay informed. Please do regular breast self exams and have mammograms done according to doctor's recommendations. Early detection is the best chance for a cure. Check out Web MD and Komen For a Cure for lots of useful information, and ways to get involved.

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Thank you to Beverly of How Sweet the Sound for hosting each week. Stop by Beverly's blog to see who else is sharing pink this week. Also, be sure to check out Dolly @ From My Cherry Heart. She is a sweet gal with a beautiful blog :)

Many Blessings,

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Apple Picking

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We took a short roadtrip and spent the afternoon Saturday

apple picking at Soons Orchard in New Hampton, NY.

There are rows and rows of apple trees.

Apples ready for picking on each tree.

So many apples on the trees this year.

Take a look at the top branches! How do they stay upright?

We took this one home. Actually, we took 12 lbs. of apples home!

Some green apples too...

These are great for baking.

These are my favorite (below). Gala apples are the sweetest apples. Nature's candy growing on trees.

Now, off to bake a pie!!

Happy Harvest!

Pink Saturday 9/26/09

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Happy Pink Saturday!

Thank you Beverly for hosting this fun event each week. Check out Beverly's blog How Sweet the Sound for more pinkie posts!

I am so late posting this morning! I guess life happens! :)

My pink this Saturday is a chintz rose teapot. It is made by Lefton and it is musical. Wind up the bottom and it plays "Memories".

This was my introduction to teapot collecting. It was a gift from my husbands dear Nana when she was still with us. Hubby and I were engaged at the time. Nan had the most beautiful teapot and teacup collection. I was always admiring it. I just loved every pretty flower and every curve of here large collection. She gave this one to me as a birthday gift. I will treasure it always.

Wishing you a beautiful pink Saturday. Head on over to Rebecca Rose Designs . She has a wonderful blog. I know you will love it... I do !

Welcome Autumn

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When the trees their summer splendor

Change to raiment red and gold,

When the summer moon turns mellow,

And the nights are getting cold;

When the squirrels hide their acorns,

And the woodchucks disappear,

then we know it is autumn,

loveliest season of the year.

~ Carol L.Riser, Autumn

It's the first day of Autumn. How exciting.

The leaves of some trees have just begun to change here in Northeast PA. We have a way to go until we reach "peak color" . It is such a beautiful time of the year. Nature picks up her paint brush and crimson, gold and orange are stroked along the mountain sides. Autumn brings apple picking, pumpkin picking, hot apple cider, jumping in big piles of just raked leaves, trick-or-treating, hay rides, harvest festivals and the most picturesque trail hikes.

My best wishes for a blessed Autumn to you and those you hold dear.

And The Winner Is...

2009-09-18T22:07:00.020-04:00

Happy Pink Saturday!

Thank you Beverly of How Sweet the Sound for being our wonderful hostess each week. Stop by Beverly's blog and see who else is participating this week.

This week I am sharing my pink giveaway. The giveaway started last Pink Saturday and the winner is being announced in this post.

Thank you so much for all who entered , left sweet comments, linked back to the giveaway and signed to follow.

I really have to say, I am the real winner here! I have "met" so many wonderful people. It is such a pleasure to visit your beautiful blogs and have you stop by mine.

Well, on to the winner.

Each entry was placed in a hat.

My daughter Miss. M

closed her eyes, reached in and drew a winner.

And the winner is.....Stefanie @ Rose Petals and Rust!

Congratulations Stefanie!

Thank you again to all the sweet bloggers who entered my first giveaway. That was SO much fun...I think I'll have another giveaway real soon!

Many Blessings,

Giveaway To End Soon

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Tomorrow ( Friday) is the last day to enter the pink rose custom sign giveaway. Click on picture above to bring you to the original post. If you
may be interested in winning this hand painted sign, enter now by leaving a comment on this post or the original post for one entry, follow this blog for another entry, mention the giveaway in your post for another entry. It makes a sweet gift, or keep it for yourself!
The drawing will be Friday night at 9pm and the winner announced in my Pink
Saturday post on Sat. September 19th.

Thank you to all who have entered and good luck!

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Pink Saturday & A Pink Giveaway

2009-09-11T16:33:00.023-04:00

Happy Pink Saturday!

Thank you Beverly of How Sweet the Sound for hosting this fun event each week!
It's been quite a while since I posted for Pink Saturday. But after a completely unexpected hospital stay and recuperating and then the crazy start of school, I am finally back into the swing of things. I actually had some time to paint and list a few items (well...2) on ebay. I just finished painting one of my pink signs that I leave blank for personalization.

I decided that it would be a giveaway for this Pink Saturday. This is my first giveaway of what I hope to be many more :)

This is a wooden sign painted soft pink. Pink roses were hand painted on top and bottom to frame your choice of personalization (name, or short phrase). It hangs by a soft pink seam binding ribbon. The sign measures approximately 14" by 9". Picture of sign is below, click on it for a closer view.

If you may be interested in winning this sign you could enter the as follows:

Leave a comment for this post for one entry. Follow this blog for one entry.If you both leave a comment and become a follower, you will be entered twice.If you mention the giveaway in a post of your own, let me know and that will count as an entry as well.

Drawing will be on Friday September 18th in the p.m. and posted Saturday September 19th in my Pink Saturday posting. Good Luck!

~ Have a wonderful weekend! Happy Pink Saturday! ~

In Remembrance

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This is a date we will never forget. A time our country mourned the loss of so many of our own. It is also when we came together as a Nation to help each other, pick each other up and hold each other. In this spirit, Sept. 11th is now the National Day of Service and Remembrance. In honor of all who were lost we are called to remember them thru serving others. Click on this link Serve.gov to find opportunities in your area.

God bless all who were lost, God bless all who served, God bless the United States of America.

Blessings,

New Items From Rose Brook Cottage

2009-09-10T08:05:00.021-04:00

It's been some time since I have posted on my blog. Also a while since I listed on my ebay store Rose Brook Cottage.

Things have been a little crazy in our house with the start of school and all that comes along with it.

But, I am finally listing a few items this week , starting tonight.

This great vintage wood sewing box ( see pics below) is one of my new listings. I picked it up at an estate sale this summer. I always love redoing these old boxes. They can be used in so many ways. Of course as a sewing box, or a place to keep your vintage button collection, old photos or vintage postcards. Storage for ribbons , bows and barrettes for your sweet princess. Maybe use as a planter in a sewing room , library, or craft room... one of the top doors open and pretty ivy spilling out of the sewing box (plant must be in a separate pot so wood does not get wet). Fill with sample sized soaps and toiletries for your guest bath. With imagination, these great vintage sewing boxes can be used for so many purposes. Of course, it's pretty enough just for display too!

Have a beautiful day!

Sweet Friends

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Have a beautiful day!

Pink Saturday

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I'm a little late posting for Pink Saturday this morning. My computer is giving me a difficult time, so I am borrowing my son's.

Thank you Beverly of How Sweet the Sound for hosting Pink Saturday each week.
Pay Beverly a visit to see her pink post for today and to see a list of other bloggers participating in Pink Saturday.

For Pink Saturday this week I am sharing another of my teapots and a matching teacup and saucer. This one is Lefton Green Heritage. It has the prettiest pink roses. It is a bit fancier than most in my collection. This is my daughters favorite. For some reason I think it is going to be hers in years to come :)

Happy Pink Saturday!

Outdoor Wednesday

2009-07-28T22:25:00.022-04:00

Happy Outdoor Wednesday!

This is my first one! Thank you Susan at A Southern Daydreamer for hosting this fun weekly event. Head on over to Susan's blog to check out other friendly bloggers' outdoor posts.

I am so lucky to live near some of the most beautiful waterfalls.

For Outdoor Wednesday, I want to share one of the many.

This is Shohola Falls in Shohola, Pennsylvania.

Along Shohola Creek there are many cascades,

and steep ledges,

then the water rushes over a final set of falls into the river flatland.

The area and trail along this part of the falls is well wooded, abundant with wildlife

and wild flowers.

It takes my breath away.

And these little guys kinda love it too! :)

Have a beautiful day!

Pink Saturday Candy Shop

2009-07-25T00:06:00.001-04:00

Happy Pink Saturday Friends!

Thank you to wonderful Beverly of How Sweet the Sound for hosting every Saturday. It is alot of fun and I have really enjoyed "meeting" so many great people!

This Pink Saturday I am sharing a picture of the Candy Shop in my town. The exterior is a pretty pink, with soft green shutters, roof and steps.

It is called Irene's Kitchen. They have everything your sweet tooth desires and all things that put a huge grin on a little one's face!

They carry candies, chocolates, cookies, all sorts of nuts, homemade fudge of all flavors, even ice cream and sorbet (very dangerous place to enter). They also have candy and cake making supplies.

Have a Sweet Pink Saturday!

New Rose Cottage Pretties

2009-07-24T21:52:00.000-04:00

Just wanted to share a few items I recently finished and will be listing real soon in my ebay store Rose Brook Cottage. Actually, the photo frame with the clay roses is already listed. I will be listing the rest this weekend.

I have not been listing as much lately. It's difficult to get things done when having so much summertime fun with the kids out of school. The summer flies and before you know it they are back in school :(
Just want to enjoy them while I can!

I will back in the swing of things real soon, and picking up on my listings.

Thanks for stopping to take a peek!

Hope your weekend is wonderful!

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Blue Monday

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Happy Blue Monday! Thank you to Smiling Sally for hosting this fun event each week. Stop by her blog to see Sally and many others sharing blue's today.

For Blue Monday this week, I am posting a photo of the beautiful blue sky at the lake from this weekend. The clouds look so pretty against the blue sky.
The weather was perfect.

We (My hubby, our kids and I ) spent Sunday afternoon fishing here. It was so relaxing. We all caught (and released) our share of bass and pickerel.

Then to shore for a delicious picnic lunch.

Hope you had a wonderful weekend as well!

Have a beautiful Blue Monday!

Pink Saturday Tea Time

2009-07-18T00:04:00.000-04:00

Happy Pink Saturday! Thank you sweet Beverly from How Sweet the Sound for hosting this fun weekly event.

For Pink Saturday I am sharing one of my teapots. I have a collection of teapots that have all been gifts to me for various occasions. Most are displayed in my dining room, but I do use each from time to time :)

This teapot with cup and saucer is pink and white with pretty light pink, dark pink and purple roses. It is Royal Albert's Rose Garland. I love the flower shaped handle on the lid.

Hope you have a lovely Pink Saturday! And if you are ever in my neighborhood, stop by for a cup of tea! :)

Inspiration For Today

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My First Blue Monday!

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My first Blue Monday! I'm happy to share in the fun with other Blue Monday bloggers!

Thank you so very much to Smiling Sally for hosting this event every week! :)

For my first Blue Monday, I would like to share one of my very favorite teapots, and a matching cup and saucer.

This was a gift from my Sweetie many Christmas' ago. (He has such good taste!)

This is the Moonlight Rose pattern by Royal Albert. I love the different blue shades of the roses.

Just beautiful!

Happy Blue Monday! Have a terrific day!

Inspiration For Today

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Have a beautiful day!

Native American Pow Wow

2009-07-12T22:49:00.000-04:00

Went to the Sussex County Fairgrounds for the Native American Pow Wow

hosted by the Red Hawk Arts Council.

The weather was absolutely perfect...80 degrees, sunny and a nice breeze.

I wanted to share some pics of the beautiful, colorful dress of some of the dancers.

The music was amazing, the dancers were outstanding.

We had a really wonderful afternoon!

Hope you had a great weekend!