MAKEUP FOR MATURE SKIN

We still have our Christmas decor up.I did a simplistic look this year and even though it is still up past Christmas it is very enjoyable.We don't take things down until after the new year.It will actually stay up until my daughter heads back to school.Mr. Cottage was shocked to hear that many people take there decor down right after Christmas.I had to fill him in on the fact that it is true! Since my daughter is home on her school break I thought it would be a good idea to go through toys and things that she has outgrown.It was not an easy task.It never is.She kept things that are really special to her.And she selected items to be donated to a charity so that they can be loved by someone else.Why do stuffed animals seem to multiply so much!I am proud of her it's never easy to look back to ... View Post

I wanted to share my year in review.It has not quite been a full year of blogging for me that will come in January.This was  my first post HEREMy home looked much different than it does now. I had so much to learn in the beginning and still have much to learn!Like responding to comments.I wanted to respond to each and everyone one and I still do!But should I respond on my blog?Should I respond through my email?What do I say?How do I address all of my readers?As I said in my first post I am not a writer.When I write I write the way I speak.When I started this blog  I wanted to share my love of decorating and creating.And room by room I have transformed my home into the home I have always wanted.I am working on my photography skills too.But I think I have gotten much better since my first ... View Post

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.I can't believe it is over already!But still looking forward to celebrating with friends this weekend!On Christmas morning after opening gifts I decided to surprise my family with a special breakfast.We don't usually do a big breakfast on Christmas morning but this was a present to them from me.My husband has commented that he really enjoys the stuffed French toast they serve at a local restaurant.So I decided to try a recipe myself with a little twist.I bought some bakery Cinnamon loaf bread at our local grocery store.And I found this recipe for the fillingHEREThe recipe for the filling is pretty simple cream cheese and powdered sugar.I have to be honest after seeing this recipe for the filling I just went for it and did not measure the ... View Post

I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas.This January will be my one year blogging anniversary! Can't believe how fast that went by! So in wishing you all a Merry Christmas I also wanted to thank each and everyone of you for following along,listening and sharing.It has a been a joy!Looking forward to the next new year!xxAnne Due to content being stolen I can no longer provide a full RSS feed.I apologize if this is inconvenient.But my photos and written content are important to me.They are mine and for me only to share.I love all of my followers and I hope you will continue to follow along.Thank you for understanding. xx Anne ... View Post

Every year Santa always brings Tabitha our cat some tasty treats and a toy.She always enjoys her treats but rarely enjoys her toys.Oh yes she will play with them for a bit and then loses interest.She is happy with a cardboard box and some rolled up pieces of paper.....seriously!This year we decided that Santa should bring her something different....something homemade.I searched on line for some ideas for cat toys and I found at tutorial on making a Cat playhouse on Martha Stewart's website.I used three boxes for this.And let me tell you this is not a fast project it took me several hours to do.I did not have a sharp knife I was using what I had.Also this is NOT a project for little ones.Since most of this is using a sharp knife/razor and hot glue it is NOT recommended to do this with a ... View Post

Before setting up my Hot Chocolate station HERE I had already set up a Coffee bar. Love my coffee maker.After years of breaking those glass carafes I bought is and it works out perfect!That white bread container is storage for my coffee and filters. My favorite white mugs.In the cabinet above the coffee maker I have a tray basket I like to keep my white tea pot and container with my tea.I love drinking tea at night.Coffee is my go to perk me up get me going drink.Tea is my calming and relaxing drink.Gearing up for a big winter storm coming our way.No snow on the ground yet but we will be getting plenty of it soon.How is the weather where you are?                                                                           Joining:Savvy Southern Style WOWNutmeg Place All Star PartyIvy and ... View Post