Let there be light! I am finally getting some light in Pinecone Cottage. This week I am having a vintage chandelier put into my shed. I have been using twinkle lights around the perimeter but now I am getting an extra dose of twinkle. The chandelier is one that my husband and I bought at a yard sale about 7 years ago. It has just been sitting in our garageRead More →
At my daughter’s wedding I was responsible for the Coffee Bar. Since it was a camping wedding, we served breakfast to one and all on the morning after. I only had a few days prior to the wedding to get it all together, so I used what I had. I am an avid collector of vintage thermoses and milk bottles. So I created a Vintage Coffee Bar. I was totallyRead More →
We are in the middle of summer. The heat is on and the garden is growing. We are finally starting to get zucchini, cucumbers, peppers and green beans. However we are still waiting for the tomatoes. This time of year is a little bittersweet to me. I love the summer and the growing months. I so enjoy working in my garden. As we move into August though, I realize thatRead More →
I don’t know about you but my life has been crazy busy this season. There are so many activities going on….year end school, graduations, weddings, sports activities and work projects. The busyness seems endless and stress seems inevitable. For me, I have one child who just graduated from College and a second one who is getting married in September. I recently hosted a Bridal Shower in my backyard for her. Read More →
Don’t you love the idea of a retreat? Oh to leave the stress and concerns of life, even for a short while. Just to breathe again and find the little things that will bring a smile to your face. This blog was born out of my desire for a break, a retreat away from the stresses of life. Pinecone Cottage is my place to get away from it all. IRead More →