Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Natural Beauty

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I gathered these shells when I was at the beach last week. They will go home with me to be added to a glass container I keep in the bathroom. Each time I am out here, I add more shells to the collection. The plate came with the apartment – I would have loved to use a prettier one, but I must work with what I have.


I think this qualifies as a heart-shaped rock, don’t you? To the right you can see a little piece of sea glass. Sea glass is so beautiful – I’ve never found a piece until now. I hope to gather more.


Peony bouquet #3. Pink and cream with a ruffly edge. Gorgeous. These remind me of one of our bushes back home – which are blooming, by the way. I have requested, perhaps a better word is ordered, Don to take a photo of them soon- stressing that their life span is short.


Have a wonderful day.

Shopping with Maryjane

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Maryjane and I spent much of our time together talking and eating – but we did manage to go in one shop, Madison Manor. It is a beautiful shop, full of vintage and new. Here are some photos:


Do I really need to say once again how much I want a vintage dress form?



I love this little doll. Does anyone know what this type of doll is called? Note to Maryjane’s husband: Maryjane wants the round version of the pink jeweled clock. Her birthday is soon. Hint, hint.



This is the tallest bottle rack I’ve seen – so tall I chopped off the top of it in the photo.


See those little aqua colored clocks? I just now noticed them – how did I miss them in the shop?


I love cherubs.


I found a little something while I was shopping. Remember the china I bought on eBay? Here is a photo of the pattern:


I couldn’t resist this vintage hand-painted creamer and sugar – made in Bavaria. Since part of the creamer had been mended, I got them for a song.


I thought they would go nicely with the china – in the same color range, yet different enough in design to be interesting.

Happy 64th Anniversary to my Mom and Dad! I love you both very much.

Have a wonderful Tuesday.

Pink Saturday

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Happy 2nd Anniversary, Pink Saturday!


These peonies are for you, Beverly. Thank you for all the time and care you put into this celebration every week. You are a gem.

I am posting this while I am working far away from my home. I’m currently in San Diego and my temporary digs leave much to be desired decor-wise. However, I do have some pink.


This is the view as I sit on the couch and blog. My pink pajamas, a vintage pink tea towel, my pink rose mug and one of my California finds – a pink glove box.


I found this at an antique store and debated whether to buy it. I fell in love with it right away (I’ve started a collection of glove boxes) but the price was a bit high. I went away and when I returned a week later, it was still there – calling to me. I gave in.


Isn’t this fabric beautiful? So old fashioned and flowery. I’m used to seeing solid color glove boxes. This is the first time I’ve seen one in a flower print.


I’m storing all my embroidery supplies inside. I really, really love this piece.

Please celebrate with us and stop by Beverly’s blog to see a list of everyone participating in Pink Saturday’s 2nd Anniversary.

Lambs Like to Party

Lambs Like to Party

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