Monday, May 31, 2010

A little of this, and a little of that. . .




































































Hello, dear friends! I am so glad you could come by for a visit. I am sharing a few things around Bunny Cottage that are making me smile today. Flowers from my garden: Rose of Sharon, daylilies, pinks and hydrangea. I must say you must surely love hydrangeas (and I do) to be able to grow them in this Texas heat. I water them of a morning, and they are beginning to droop by the afternoon. I have them planted in mostly shade, too. Oh well, I don't really care because I will always grow some in my garden. Daylilies are such a happy flower, love them. Inside my home, handpainted roses, china, bunnies, vintage linens, tea cups and tea pots. If you notice the sixth picture from the top, you will see a pin cushion my sweet sister Myra made for me for Mother's Day from a vintage sugar bowl. I love this, too. The rabbit in the third picture from the bottom I purchased several years ago in a small, picturesque town in Louisiana. This was the town where "Steel Magnolias" was filmed. He has sat on my mantle and kept me company for some time now. I hope and trust that you each had a lovely weekend as we celebrated Memorial Day and remembered the cost of our freedom that we enjoy so much. Have the best of weeks!! Love and blessings being sent your way!
"I don't think of all the misery but of the beauty that still remains."~Anne Frank










30 comments:

Elyse said...

hi vicki,

your posts are as pretty and sweet as frosting.

xo
elyse

Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage Designs said...

Beautiful things around your home Vicki !!

Annesphamily said...

I love your Anne Frank quote. That pin cushion is sweet! I have a Towle silver plate creamer I want to transform into a pin cushion but I am clueless! I like your pretty pinks here. The tea set is dainty and darling. Thank you for sharing. Oh, your flowers, they are gorgeous! Have a beautiful week! Anne

Anonymous said...

Oh, what a lovely post! What pretty things.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Hi Vicki! I planted some hydrangea Saturday evening and they are kinda droopy today. I've watered them like crazy and they are only getting morning sun....I'm trying! :0)

Love your pretties! The chocolate pot is beautiful!! Well, everything is always beautiful at your house!

Hope you had a lovely weekend!

Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Tanza said...

Hi Vicki,
WoW !! All these pictures are just gorgeous !! You have soo many pretties to take in !! I'm loving that rose plate at the top !! Yummers !! Isn't it wonderful to enjoy all that makes our heart tickle !! always fun to drop in to say hello to you ..

Have a wonderful week my friend ~
hugs ~tea~ xo

Connie said...

If you post pix of flowers you get me every single time, sweetpea! Beautiful and gorgeous.
xoxo,
Connie

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fitty's pinky rose cottage said...

oh gosh, I spotted so many beautiful china here!.. love them all.. blue and pink is my new fave colours for now :D your teapot and hat pin holder/salt shaker just beautiful!.

Debby said...

Hi Vicki,
Everything is so gorgeous, such a pretty post. Thanks for sharing.
debby

Pom Pom said...

Hi Vicki,
I love the Anne Frank quote.
I have one more week of school. Whew! I have lots of digging to do!

Anonymous said...

Oh i adore that gorgeous tea pot...!!! i want it! what a beautiful teal/green colour! TDF!

come by for a spot of tea with me!

ciao bella

happy tuesday
creative carmelina

Mari said...

HELLO SWEET VICKI,
I LOVE YOUR SWEET BLOOMS....SOOOO BEAUTIFUL AND YOUR HANDPAINTED CHINA IS GORGEOUS, AND HOW SWEET IS YOUR BUNNY :) LIKE ALWAYS, WHAT A PLEASURE ITS BEEN VISITING YOU AND TAKING OUR STROLL IN YOUR GARDEN, SEE YOU SOON SWEET FRIEND :)HUGS~MARI

Julie Marie said...

Hello Vicki, your flowers are so pretty, I love your daylilies! And that little pincushion from your sweet sister Myra is just adorable! I love it! Always enjoy my visits to Bunny Cottage... everything is so pretty and feminine! xoxo Julie Marie

Debbie Demmers-Adkins said...

Vicki, your pictures are beautiful! I have found since blogging that I am taking more pictures than I ever have and finally took pictures of my lilacs before they were gone....blessings to you, debbie

Annesphamily said...

Oh My Goodness! My precious card arrived today! You are one incredibly cool woman! I was so thrilled because I could tell how much you love your state and how dear you are as a friend to take the time to create that priceless card! I am tickled. I want to post it but my darn camera is locking up and will not release my pictures! Drat! But I love my card and I am going to treasure it! Texas has sent me 8 cards! Woot Hoot! You can tell who loves their state! Hugs Anne

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

As always, everything is beautiful! All your flowers blooming are certainly beauties to behold. Happy day to you and best wishes, Tammy

Jacalyn @ rmebathproducts.com said...

Beautiful items around the cottage! Your flowers are lovely!

Hugs,
Jacalyn

Paula said...

Hello sweet Vicki,
I enjoyed all of your pretty photos so much! Your home and garden are gorgeous! You have them decorated so pretty and cheerful! My hydrangeas do the same thing in the heat and humidity of Louisiana. I think our weather is very much the same! I do love to grow them and my sweet husband is keeping them watered. Like you we have them in the shade with just a little morning sun. Keep cool sweet friend! Love to you, Paula

Pauline said...

Dear Vicki, thank you for sharing your lovelies with. It's always a pleasure to visit Bunny Cottage :o)

Have a blessed day.

Tara said...

Love the movie Steel Magnolias, the scenery is so beautiful in the movie too. I always love to see pictures from around your home, they are so cheerful and uplifting. I hope you are having a wonderful week!

GwendolynKay said...

Vicki,
I love all your precious things you have shared with us. I am a big hydrangea fan too.
Blessings
Gwen

Ragamuffin Gal said...

I dropped by for a visit to just linger and absorb some of your lovliness ~ and I was not disappointed. These pictures are so gorgeous as is all of your blog. I so enjoyed my visit.
Sweet Blessings Vicki!
XO ~ Katie

Anonymous said...

I stumbled upon your blog through another and I'm glad I did! It is so heart warming and has touched me deeply the things you have written here. Thank you. I have also started following your blog so I may return to read some more.

Charmaine

Ana said...

Dear sweet Vicki,
I love all your wonderful little treasures and you already know how I feel about your beautiful garden:-) They're all such beautiful flowers, especially those hydrangeas... I LOVE Hydrangeas! I know that with your love and care they will do just fine. Hope you have a wonderfully blessed weekend my friend.

Much love to you,
♥Ana

Jil~Say It With Roses said...

Hello Vicki,
Your this and thats are just so sweet...and your garden is always so beautiful!
I always love to come and visit....
Jil

Bella's Rose Cottage said...

Hi Vicki, So many beautiful pretties! I love that Chocolate Pot? On your mantle the roses are dreamy! You always have fabulous hand painted chinaa!
Bella

The Old Parsonage said...

Hey Vicki

Our hydrangeas are just starting to bloom. Love th platter in the first photo. I just had 2 gorgeous ones fall from the wall and break - too many pieces to fix.

Enjoy your week!
Leann

Anonymous said...

Hi Vicki! I'm smiling too! All your pretties are so wonderful! Thank you so much for popping in to see me. You've changed your header, haven't you? Looks great.
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)