living simply and embracing imperfection
…ite the cookies/treats that will be in the cookie bags for sure:
1. Cranberry Ecstasy/Bliss Bars: These are just like the ones from our favourite (not-to-be-mentioned) coffee place and I’ve been making them for about 3 years now since The Oregonian developed the recipe. They are moist, gingery, cranberry, white chocolatey goodness.
2. Quadruple Chocolate Brownies: You will not believe how good these are- or how much chocolate, but…
…ps. These column lamps sit on our bedside tables and while they are really too small (notice the books under them? That’s how they are high enough for reading!), they do have a story. I found them at a flea market about 20 years ago. They were glazed with that white-with-gold-speckled glaze that was popular in the 60s and 70s (let’s hope that never comes back in style) and they needed to be rewired.
In other words, they weren&#…
Complete List of 5 Days of Christmas Cookies: Day 1: Mini Almond Joy Brownies Day 2: Whole Grain Cut-Out Cookies (today) Day 3: Espresso Truffle Bars Day 4: Chocolate Drizzled Nut Squares Day 5: Homemade “Moose Munch” Honey Caramel Corn
Remember my list of holiday cookie requirements from yesterday? Based on my favorite criteria: rich, chocolate, not complicated, and “wow” factor, these Whole Grain Cu…
…ne and declutter qualifies- I used what I had, learned the tips to make it pleasing to the eye, AND saved money by returning the black lanterns that didn’t work. Score one for An Oregon Cottage’s readers!
4. Cozy Details This is about using vintage fabrics and trimmings to make your cottage feel like a well-loved home.
I have a weak spot for vintage fabrics, especially hand-embroidered items (I just imagine those han…
…’t it that some people don’t like ooey, gooey, nutty and rich treats? Ha – more for those of us who do, I like to say!
Can’t you just smell the heavenly aromas already? Let the baking begin!
15 Awesome Christmas Goodies (starting in the top left corner and moving clockwise in the photo above): Soft and Chewy Whole Grain Peanut Butter Cookies Like peanut butter cookies, but also soft cookies? Here’s the pe…
I believe a cottage can be anywhere or anything (condo, ranch, farmhouse) as long as you have a "cottage mentality" which puts people above things, celebrates imperfections, embraces simplicity, and finds joy in everyday life. Thanks for joining me!
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