~ A visit to cozy Summer Rose ~

Hello sweet friends! Well it's the day before Halloween and we had our first tiny snow storm last night, I believe that's surely a record for NY! Upstate and a little north of me I hear they actually got almost a foot of snow! I thought we would loose our electric last night with the hollowing winds, but fortunately we were one of few that didn't. So..... I thought it appropriate to give you a tour of Summer Rose, my tiny miniature Cottage... she's acquired a few new pieces and additions so it was time I thought for a new photo tour. Remember, in her little world, it's always cozy inside no matter what the weather is outside :) I was intending to get the cottage all ready for the holidays but I didn't want to rush to Christmas too soon, although I'm feeling the itch to get there :) So here she is , getting all ready for a cozy afternoon tea with friends...

Lets pretend a little ...

It begins in the early morning hours, just as the sun is coming up...


Warm cherry muffins, fresh from the oven is the perfect way to get start the day...


Sitting there with a muffin and coffee in hand, I look around and love to watch the play of light on the sweetness of the kitchen items that have that feel of being handed down for generations. The soft green bowls catch the early sun and make me smile. Years of mixing in them and cooking and loving the domesticity of it all makes me happy...


A loaf of bread from the much anticipated Country Fair yesterday still carry's all the aromas it did when I picked it up at the market stand...and it fills the kitchen...



There's a few dishes to wash , but the morning chores won't be rushed...after all, it's too cold to go out today and friends are coming here where the fires ready , and the tea and sweets are perfect :)...




I'll place a few special dishes out and keep things casual and simple in the dining room, right next to the fireplace....




Then it's back into the kitchen to set out the tea and sweets for after lunch...



It's when I'm in my little Cottage setting up for friends that I'm happiest....I always take time to look around and take in the all the pretty accessories , colors, foods, and warmth to make sure I've created a cozy home for others to enjoy and love with me...



The oven is on and the pastries and sweet scents meld together in the air to wrap my guests in a blanket of deliciousness...




Summer Rose is a haven for all things "Cottage".... with it's collected bowls, vintage plates, simple whites, soft pastels, well worn woods, dreamy sweets, candlelight, quilts, and all the little luxuries that make you relax and feel cozy, she is a home...



And today, she is all ready for friends to visit...




The sweets took a few days to prepare , but they are ready to be savored... I made a few extra if you'd like to join us :)




Well it's time to go, I hear a knock at the door, but I will leave room for you at the table of friendship...


The next time we meet for a tour of the Cottage she'll be dressed for Christmas, how lovely! :)


Speaking of friends ...I want to thank my dear friend Cheryl for the beautiful miniature items she sent me for my birthday. Thank you so much Cheryl. They will always hold a special place in the cottage , and also with me! What started out as a hunt for the perfect Christmas Tree for Summer Rose ( which was a gift from her and you'll see soon) ended with these beautiful gifts and an exchange of miniatures which was so much fun for me! {Yours are on the way Cheryl!}

An adorable picnic basket she made and of all things it has a rooster too, how did you know I love them? :)

And beautiful handmade hydrangeas for the porch....so pretty!

My camera battery didn't cooperate {it was over used today lol} for the beautiful cake she gave me too, but I'll show pics soon! Thank you again Cheryl!

I hope you all have a wonderful week ahead and I hope you enjoyed my little tour of the updates in Summer Rose too! Stay warm and cozy!

Hugs and appreciation!

Love,

Cynthia xo

Note: The Beautiful plates featured in some of the scenes were created by the talented Carrie at A Lavender Dilly at Etsy! Here's the link if you'd like to see her beautiful collections: A Lavender Dilly