Author Archives: sally

The Pixie’s lament

Time stood still, motionless and mocking her. How could the morning light dare to emerge? How were the colors persisting so pure? Was this the sweet fairy’s tale she’d preserve? Daisies laughing at her butterfly dance, As hummingbirds yield to lily’s allure. A breeze held hoping for another chance, As the garden awakens premature. Warm sunshine cradles a fading daydream. The light fell sparkling, enchanting and soft. They’d once known her as the sun’s shining beam. The clouds would hold […]

A few springy cottage things…

It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want-oh, you don’t know quite what it is you want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so! MARK TWAIN xoxo Sally

I’ll Be Home for Christmas 2023

I’ll Be Home for Christmas I’m dreaming tonight of a place I love Even more than I usually do And although I know it’s a long road back I promise you I’ll be home for Christmas You can count on me Please save snow and mistletoe And presents under the tree Christmas Eve will find me Where the love light gleams I’ll be home for Christmas If only in my dreams I’ll be home for Christmas (I’ll be home for […]

Cottage Fix details

Hola Cottage Fix Crew! I’m getting back into the swing of things with the cottage decorating and rearranging and project list and such. Earlier today I took a stroll across the internet looking for a dose of inspiration from other cottage style homes and various approaches to get to the heart of that cottage look and feel. Well, the variations in the descriptions of what makes a cottage a cottage were numerous – everything from French Country to vacation homes […]

a cottage fix rustic hutch

This chippy paint, country style, ever so shabby, rustic hutch is taking up residence in the entryway at cottage fix where our piano once lived. And it’s always a warm welcome for me when I whisk through the front door. Hello cottage fix rustic hutch, nice to meet you. It’s been a while since I shared the inner goings on of our quirky old cottage and all the fun shenanigans we’ve been up to. So a lot around here has […]

Sour Cream and Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

I’ve baked this banana bread a zillion times over the years and it always turns out perfect. It’s delicious with or without nuts and with or without chocolate chips. I like to top a slice with butter and nuke it in the microwave for 30 seconds or so. My mouth is watering! Sour Cream and Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda […]

a touch of cottage fix fall

Autumn’s Embrace The cool crisp air blew in like an old friendAnd with each step, we were greeted by crackling leavesThe landscape glowed warm amber all aroundAnd enveloped us with a blanket of affection As we walkedHand in hand through the days of autumn’s embrace Happy Fall! I added pears and candlelight to our mantel for a touch of fall ambiance. And in our living room, a few more pears and candlelight along with a bouquet of white blooms for […]

Christmas 2019

Happy Holidays! I have been busy getting our Christmas up over the past couple of weeks. I always try to keep it simple, and I always try to reinvent the boxes of baubles and shimmer that I haul down from the attic. This year I splurged on some new cranberry velvet pillows for our living room sofa, which look right at home with the vintage baubles and twinkle lights. I’ve been displaying the golden garland of jingle bells for years, […]