Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Gifts from the Sea

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You know all those photos of the beach I’ve been posting throughout my stay here? When I’m not taking pictures, this is what I’m gathering ~

I keep them in this lovely old glass sugar bowl~

and this (formerly the home of keys and sunglasses)~

The shells around here are of the petite variety. I never tire of looking at the subtle color variations and markings. They are going home with me to join the shells I gathered last year.


I urge you to read this wonderful novel – first recommended to me by Mrs. Staggs. I finally bought it last week and am entranced. It is all about the isle of Guernsey during and after the Second World War and the story is told via letters. It is charming, moving, sad, happy and really, really wonderful. Thank you, Mrs. Staggs!

I just added Google Translate to my blog. Just for kicks, I translated it into French -I wonder why it looks so much better that way? Have a great day!

A Visit to Vignettes

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I stopped by my favorite shop today – Vignettes. A while back I took you along with me to their Valentine’s Day party, and I’ve shared some of the things I purchased at this delightful store, notably my Cherub painting. I thought you might like to see some of the beautiful eye candy that the customers love – me included.


This is my friend Joy’s booth. She is very talented, with a wonderful eye for color and detail.

I got a little arty with this photo –

I was so busy talking to Lori and another customer that I didn’t get all the close-up shots I wanted. Next time, I’ll use the lens to get up close and personal.

Hope you had fun!

Home Away From Home Peonies

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My peonies back home will be blooming in about a week or so. How I love them ~ being away from my garden during this part of Spring is hard, so hard. Thank goodness for Trader Joe’s ~ as I was shopping the other day, I noticed some peonies for sale, still in bud form. Crossing my fingers that they would bloom, I brought them home. They are glorious!


If I could have peonies year round, I would! Unfortunately these beauties grace us for a few weeks or so and then leave until next year. Oh, they are wondrous!

Lambs Like to Party

Lambs Like to Party

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