Sunday, November 27, 2011

Show Off Your Cottage Monday

Welcome to "SHOW OFF YOUR COTTAGE MONDAY", a blog party I host at the beginning of each week to celebrate the things we love about our homes and how we live.

The House in the Roses
Few things appeal more to my senses than the vision of a country house surrounded by roses—the rustic life of the countryside, open spaces, fresh air, trees everywhere, birds singing, wildlife all around and stunning natural beauty. I often dream of leaving behind the hectic, fast-paced city life and escaping to a place where fresh breezes and clean air invigorate and refresh; a place where I can relax and enjoy each precious moment; a place where life is simpler, where I can hike at my leisure, pick berries for breakfast, or get up early to walk. Maybe I'll stay up late for a bonfire or to see the northern lights, and watch an eagle circle high above in the sky, or catch glimpses of the erratic flight of bats at dusk. Dreams…

So here are few of my favorite images of the country life…

I wanted to say welcome new party goers as well as say thank you to all my party friends for taking the time to come over and share your wonderful links each week!

THANKS SO MUCH…

If you're linking, please link back to the house in the roses. Sharing with these lovely gals!

30 comments:

NanaDiana said...

OMGoodness- What eye candy here! I love that dining room with the rustic beamed look. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend- xo Diana

Diane said...

Loving those images, I too could see myself living quite happily in the rustic country. Thank you for hosting. Diane

FABBY'S LIVING said...

We used to live in the country for 13 years when my daughters were small in the 80's. I was so happy there, the house was big and great with lots of flowers and trees, a veggie garden, a pool, just gorgeous...I would go any minute! Lovely, longing for those days. Thank you for hosting. Hope you had a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving in sunny Florida. FABBY

loveandlilac said...

Heavenly photos. I dream of living somewhere rural.

Brayton Homestead Interiors said...

crazy for the dining room with the wood beams and red striped linen tablecloth!

Karen

Jacqui said...

That dining room is fabulous!! Thank you for the beautiful images and music!

jessica said...

Wow! I LOVE your blog!! I am so excited that I stumbled upon it {via parties!!} Even though I did link to your party, I am your newest follower...and it seems I will be here for awhile reading!! Thanks for hosting & can't wait to 'see' it all :)

Warmest Regards,
Jessica

Shelia said...

Hi Cielo! Lovely inspirations here. I've never lived in the country but these are beautiful visions!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Sherry said...

Gorgeous pics Cielo! I love the country and have always lived rural. It is a quite blessing. Thanks for hosting such a lovely party!
Sherry

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

GORGEOUS images! Thanks for hosting. Martina

J'ai tout simplement said...

Olá!lindas imagens que nos trazem a senssação de conforto ,tranquilidade e aconchego, uma inspiração country. Um bom inicio de semana. Abrç

Heaven's Walk said...

Absolutely beautiful, Cielo! I must say that I have been blessed to be able to live that life you dream of in my old farmhouse on 12 acres. There's nothing like the peace and quiet of being out in the country. :)

xoxo laurie

Heather's Blog-o-rama said...

Those are wonderful photos...and I really love all of that vintage style, too :) :) My favorite is the first one that shows a wooden gate with flowers :) :) There are lots of gates like that where I live..I just recently moved to the Central Coast of California...and there's the ocean near my home ;) :) Have a lovely week. Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather :)

Willow said...

Wonderful pictures you have posted. I really dread the winter time, except for this wonderful time of the year.

Carol said...

Cielo,
What truly enchanting pictures! The lovely tub and the bedding are divine, as are the gardens. How beautiful.

Wendy@Once upon a rose haven said...

Hola Cielo,
Beautiful photos! Love the one with the gate, very lovely. Thanks for hosting!
Abrazos

jeanetteann said...

I didn't want to leave your post today,but I have to go make lunch. The photo's are so beautifully country,I would certainly not want to leave that cottage, ever. I love the cosy bed near the window,and the dining area,kitchen, infact what didn't I like? Nothing, xx j

Italian Girl in Georgia said...

Ciao Cielo,

So good to see your beautiful blog again after being away for a bit. I love the new look. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and I look forward to seeing your beautiful roses during the Christmas holidays.

Ciao bella,
Suzanne

Jann Olson said...

I could just crawl into any one of those photos and be just as happy as a lark. Such lovliness!

Redo 101 said...

I've linked my dining room Christmas decor - thanks for hostessing the party.

Mary

nannykim said...

Love those outdoor photos--thanks for sharing those!

Terra said...

These cottage scenes are beautiful.

AshTreeCottage said...

What a fabulous house! I can't wait to show these pics to my Mom ~ she will love them. Thanks so much for hosting Cielo!!

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

Jennifer @ Town and Country Living said...

Thanks for hosting the party! I love all your country photos and I really wanna take a bath in that tub!
~Jennifer

Sizzle and Zoom said...

Beautiful post!

Isabel said...

It would be the house of my dreams! I love the bathtub.
Have a nice day ;)

LAURA said...

Muy bonitas las imágenes,me inspiran tranquilidad,paz.
Me encanta la foto del baño,con la bañera antigua.
A Sweet kiss!

Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR said...

What gorgeous images! Thanks so much for sharing; and thanks for hosting this great party each week! Glad to link up!

heloisa de mesquita inoue said...

Todos os dias venho aqui... sentir o perfume de suas rosas! Tenha um lindo dia!

Madelief said...

Hi Cielo,

Thank you for sharing those romantic images with us!

Happy new week!

Madelief x