In serious need of a fresh coat of paint....
There's nothing I like more than faffing around at the cottage. The cottage had a redo by the previous owners, covering the wood floors with vinyl tile and the entire cottage was treated to vinyl siding. While it is maintanance free, I much prefer an older more authentic look. I have been working steadily to AGE it.
I bought a couple of pairs of used shutters from a thrift shop and hung them on the windows and one door. They had the perfect amount of scrubby-ness and peeling paint. There were some nails sticking out and I hung some of my old crusty shells on them.
This wire basket was a prop I used to use when staging houses. It now sits outside filled with beach BITS......
My inlaws came for lunch so I made tomato soup with fresh Ontario tomatoes....I had a bit of a rant in the grocery store as the only fresh garlic they had came from China...I tried to discuss rationally why here in Ontario where we grow an entire Winters supply of onions and garlic, should they be selling Chinese garlic.......The manager just shrugged and I am sure they were all were thinking.."Those damn city folk and their organic schmanic crap".
I dug out my vintage cutlery......
And I set the table with my vintage poppy tablecloth which was a gift from my friend Deb.
I planted my herb garden in vintage sap buckets......
Had to finally pull some weeds from the garden...
I planted my geraniums....I like the old fashioned oned with the varigated leaves and red blooms that my grandmother use to plant....
Friends have dubbed the cottage "The Beach House" and bought me that stripey sign.....
and then last year the local liquor store started stocking a wine called "The Beach House" which has now become our "HOUSE" Wine........
charming vign1ttes! have a great weekend! verbena cottage
ReplyDeleteI love your house wine! And if you like the peeling paint look, you should come to our place!!
ReplyDeleteYes those doors do have the perfect amount of shabby scrubby - ness about them. I love the colour too.
ReplyDeleteLove the blues and how cool~Your own house wine! Lelee
ReplyDeleteYour cottage looks gorgeous Chania! I love those blue shutters, they are just perfect!! We have the same issue here with garlic being imported from china, it really is insane! Love your house wine, how cool is that!!! Looks like you had a wonderful weekend. Hope the coming week is just as lovely for you ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteI love your cottage!!! it's delicious, in every single detail!! And I fell for your vintage cutlery, a precious collection indeed! xx
ReplyDeletePerfect, your own house wine. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteI have complained too many times about garlic from China too! Love the relaxed look of your cottage Chania - must be a special place.
ReplyDeleteThought I was the only person in the world that loved faffing around!
ReplyDeleteI recognized one piece of cutlery that belonged to my mother's grandmother. Is faffing a British word? I am glad you can escape the city, we all need to hear the birds!
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ReplyDeleteAbout the Chinese garlic....I am with you and now only buy garlic from California or LOCAL. A: I watched a film on chinese farm practices and the sources of water they use to water with was asking for a huge dose of cancer!!!! I avoid ANYTHING grown in China, as their methods/ethics/morals for agricultural standards are very scary.
what a wonderful time - I just love the poppy tablecloth, the chairs, and the fact that you DIDN'T make homemade wine called the beach house - phew. The garlic - yes, that is disgusting! shame on them. Good for you for ranting. I'm with your there. I'm growing it to sell this year. yummm!!!!
ReplyDeletechania It is the second to the left, but on closer ispection it may be similar...it that one made by Community? I might have to get closer in..
ReplyDeleteYou know what? I don't think it is....sorry.
ReplyDeleteI had to look up faffing :-/ haha!
ReplyDeleteWell... time wasting is a terrific passtime! Love that you have a house wine!!
Thanks for dropping by and commenting positively on my ever changing and improving front yard. Yes... the terraces are large and intimidating!! I'm not sure how much we'll get done this season, but we'll make a valient effort!!
Victoria
Another lovely gathering! Thank you for inviting us into your little cottage. It's such a pleasure peeking in here and seeing how you've styled your latest party. Love the wire basket and peeling adirondack chairs. They look just perfect for your "beach house."
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