Thursday 1 May 2014

Time out in "It's a Wonderful Place"

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Sometimes I like to play make-believe.  And in my make-believe . . .  I always live in my own little cottage at the end of a winding road, smack dab  in the middle of "It's a Wonderful Place."

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All the windows and doors would be festooned with climbing roses and vines . . .  so inviting.   Passer's by would fall in love at first glance and wish that they could live there too.

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"Come on in I would say," as I took my wellies off and stood them by the back door.   "I've just been to the garden and picked us a feast.  Come . . .  sit . . .  stay a while."


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And into the kitchen we would go.   The kettle would be boiling and I'd brew us up a nice hot cup of something refreshing and invigorating . . . perhaps some Lemon Balm Tea, using the leaves of lemon balm, picked fresh from the garden today.  

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And we would chat as we sat at my well worn table and nibbled on fresh and crumbly rock cakes and sweet berries, washed down with hot cups of tea . . .  while golden sunlight filtered through my lace curtained windows, bathing all in it's warm sweet light . . . 

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I'm sorry my petite Minette . . .  no rock cakes for you, but perhaps a bowl of cream later on if you are a very, very good girl . . .   your charms will not get you very far . . .

oh go on then, but just a smidgen . . .  a tiny crumb . . .

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Perhaps you would love to come out into my garden for a little wander about . . .  just to see what we've been working on?   Come . . . let us burn off some of the calories from those lovely rockcakes . . .

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Yes . . . you can come too, but do behave like the lady that I know you are and can be . . . 

How can I resist those little baby blues . . . tis impossible to do.   Could you?

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The garden is doing very well this year . . .  it is filled to overflowing with lots of greenery and beautiful blooms.  Perfect for cutting and placing into the many vases I keep around the cottage, bringing a just bit of the outdoors in . . .  for all to enjoy . . .


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Don't you just love the smell of laundry that has been hung out on the line?   Me too . . .  me too . . .

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Every corner delights and invites . . .

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There is a space for everyone and everything in my garden . . . little welcoming spots, small havens, for all creatures great and small . . .

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They all have their individual charms and give back far more than they take.   Joy.

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We wander and we chatter away for so long . . .  embracing the peace and the beauty of this day . . . that before we know it, the sun begins to sink in the sky.  Won't you stay for some supper I ask . . . and perhaps for the night?   How can you resist such an invitation.  You cannot of course . . . 

How could YOU ever put me out.  Tis impossible, truly impossible.  Me Casa Sous Casa . . .

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And we wander back through the trees . . . Todd has so kindly lit our way ahead of us.  No worries, they will burn themselves out before the morning comes.  No harm is done . . .  just magic.

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At "It's a Wonderful Place," the evenings can get quite chilly oftimes.   That's because we like to sup by firelight . . .  the smell of burning applewood encircling the room, cosying it up . . . supping on a fine repast to the snap and crackle of the logs in the grate . . . soup and bread . . .  and cheese for afters . . .

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And then a relax and a chat in a big comfy chair . . . an evening spent in quiet and genteel conversation . . .

It's amazing how tired spending an afternoon out of doors wandering makes you . . . which room would you like to retire in for the night?  

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The rose room is quite cosy with a big fluffy bed . . .

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Then again, all the rooms are cosy and inviting.   This is my dream cottage after all . . .

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Shooo  . . . shooo . . .  Minou . . .  it's not for you!

I hope you sleep well . . .  guess what's for breakfast?



Lemon Curd Stuffed French Toast . . .  with fresh berries.  


Nighty night.   Sleep tight.

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14 comments:

  1. It sounds idyllic, and I love the pictures that accompany this post.

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  2. Thanks Tracey. It was a bit idyllic but fun to imagine. xx

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  3. I want to live in the cottage next door Marie, it's all so beautiful! Much love xxx

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  4. Marie....I could live in these homes and rooms...I have these dreams also.

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  5. I would gladly join you there in a cottage like that. I love my home and the little garden space I have, but to be in the country would be my dream. Here we are very close to neighbors and I'd love a little more space but then at my age I wouldn't be able to take care of it all, but it's always nice to dream.

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  6. What a special picture you paint. Thank you.

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  7. Thanks everyone. It never hurts to dream a little dream. Sorry I have been away today and haven't had time to respond to each comment individually. I am home now, and tired, but grateful for the day I have had and for all of you. xxoo

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  8. As always just a lovely dream Marie...now I will be going to bed soon, and I can lie dreaming about my dream house !!
    Thank you as always xxxx
    God Bless x

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  9. Marie thanks for the invite. What a wonderful visit I had. Such a good night sleep and what a breakfast. I just hope that I can come again.((HUGS))

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  10. Thank you Sybil and Cathy Jo. You know you would be welcome any time! xxoo

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  11. The breakfast sounds so yummy. I would really like to make a visit to your dream cottage. I wonder if we were born too late. I want to go back to the simpler times. I loved the 50's and 60's. Life now is just too complicated for me. Oh, well I will make the best of it. I loved being at your cottage today.
    Blessings for some very sweet feelings.
    Love, hugs and blessings for you!

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  12. Thanks LeAnn, same to you and yours. xxoo

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