A lifestyle blog
Building traditions. My grandmother loved tea and every time I would visit she should have the kettle whistling on the gas stove and smells of freshly baked fried hotcakes greeting us at the door. When she served tea it was with a sense of relaxed formality, I remember feeling like a princess drinking from fine bone china with my little…
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It’s a brand new year at Sweet Pond Cottage. Each month has brought about change both inside and out. At times, it’s hard to believe all that’s been accomplished in a year, taking a blank canvas and creating a home, layer by meaningful layer. Sweet Pond Cottage has become more than just a destination, it’s a lifestyle. I have a…
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With the holidays fast approaching I have to admit, I’ve accomplished half of my holiday decorating goals. The Christmas tree is up, the garland runner on the fireplace mantel and a few other festive touches, but it ends there. With family arriving on Saturday, and only a few days left to decorate, I’m going rely on 6 favorite last minutes…
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It’s the holiday season and time to make all things “merry and bright.” We will be decking the halls and hanging Christmas stockings from the chimney with care. And Will, our resident “Elf on The Shelf,” will be flying in town for the month, creating a little holiday magic (and mischief) around the Cottage. There will be crackling fires and…
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November has arrived, and we are just weeks away from Thanksgiving. It has always been a favorite time of year for me, one that is steeped in tradition. When I was growing up my mother made sure the table setting was as memorable as the meal, silver was polished, our good china was taken out of storage, and the leafs were…
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The summer has come and gone, in a few months, I’ll be celebrating a year at the Cottage. What began as a seed of an idea has blossomed into an unforgettable experience. A blank canvas has been painted with memories, taking me on a journey that I never imagined. The Cottage has become a place of new beginnings. And the story continues…
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