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I have been visiting here for a while and just wanted to tell you what a comfort it is for me. Right now my life is unsettled; my family and I do not have our own little cottage at this time, and coming here and reading your posts and seeing all the pictures and quotes, helps me so much.
Hope you can visit me too, at lintoncottage.blogspot.com
Blessings,
Robin
Commented Jun 28, 2010 on Guest Book at ButtonWillowCottage
Guest Book
Hello Katie "I used to wish I knew the spell to step through the glass into Katie's world, which was so beautiful." ~Anne Shirley And so this then, is "Katie's world". My world, just sweetened. I hope you enjoy your time here at ButtonWillow Cottage. I also hope that you understand ...
Hello sweet friend!! Just wanted to tell you that I enjoyed both of your tours. Such wonderful creations in such a wonderful place!
Love, Robin
Commented Jun 23, 2010 on Little things, small joy... at Bittersweet and the little soap company
Little things, small joy...
They've built a huge new grocery store on the outskirts of my little town. The store is surrounded by fields. After loading my car with groceries, I happened to glance upon the field and noticed those flowers. I could not resist picking some to take home. I believe the purple blooms are so...
How I need just a bit of your creativity! Today is my last day at work and now I am ready to Spring clean and organize the cottage and then start creating!
Love ya,
Robin
Commented May 13, 2010 on Mellow Made... at Bittersweet and the little soap company
Mellow Made...
I dug out the pattern pieces yesterday, and it seems they are all present, yeah! So very interesting, these old patterns, and I think much simpler to read than modern day patterns. Included, detailed instructions on how to alter piece, add bead work, embroidery transfers, and instructs you on h...
Wow!! You must be so proud of Patrick.
Glad your May Day turned out so well; wish I could have been there!
Love,
Robin
Commented May 9, 2010 on Before, After, and in between... at Bittersweet and the little soap company
Before, After, and in between...
left to right, Tiffani & baby Mady, Kim, Kimber May Day was grand! Kimber came and worked the cash register, and happy faces both young and old appeared throughout the studio. The weather, although overcast and dreary for the first part of the day, became sunny and mild by early afternoon....
I love using white and also love that brown. I enjoy using these colors because then it is so easy to change out different color accessories for the different seasons/holidays or just because you want a change.
Blessings,
Robin
Commented Apr 8, 2010 on Paint it white... at Bittersweet and the little soap company
Paint it white...
I seem to be on a white paint kick lately. How can you go wrong painting something white? I don't think you can. For awhile, during the eighty's I guess, white was considered boring and hum drum. Isn't if funny how things come back around? I think so, and I find it quite interesting. I've nev...
Love that blue!! Beautiful house!!
Robin
Commented Apr 1, 2010 on Spring ~ Home Sweet Home... at Bittersweet and the little soap company
Spring ~ Home Sweet Home...
Isn't it grand how you can switch just a few things in your home, and make it more spring like? I'm switching oil cloth tablecloths with linen, and mixing in this beautiful shade of blue in my living room. In between this and that, spring decorating. Isn't it exciting to have spring f...
Oh please do tell, is that pie recipe in the cook book? I must check and see; and it not, you must share the recipe :)
Hope you had a wonderful day!
Love,
Robin
Commented Mar 29, 2010 on Easter Pie... at Bittersweet and the little soap company
Easter Pie...
Happy Sunday everyone! We are celebrating our Easter today with my family. My step-mom and dad have an Easter egg hunt every year this time, and the little ones have a blast. The coconut cream pie, my dad's request, his favorite. This is a picture from several Easter's ago. My niece Steph...
Love your boots. I needed some rain boots yesterday morning while getting to work during a downpour :)
I have some laced roper cowboy boots that I love and I used to wear the knee-height laced "go-go" boots as a little girl!
Love,
Robin
Commented Mar 26, 2010 on Spring Boots at Bittersweet and the little soap company
Spring Boots
My friend Julie gaveme those boots for Christmas. Aren't they cute? They will come in handy to wear at a couple of rural flea market spots. Although how do you get boots like that muddy? When I was ten or so I had a pair of suede fringed boots that I wore while riding my bike. I can see mys...
How can I resist entering a giveaway from you?
I love handmade soaps, soft colored and floral ribbons and fabric, lace, flower seeds, coffee and tea, birds, eggs and nests,cats,bunnies and bears, aprons and baking cupcakes. And of course I must add chocolate :)
You are too sweet!!
Robin
Commented Mar 21, 2010 on Easter Giveaway hosted by Bittersweet at Bittersweet and the little soap company
Easter Giveaway hosted by Bittersweet
I was thinking the other day about how long it had been since I hosted a Bittersweet Giveaway. A long time. In all honesty if the time allowed, I would giveaway stuff every week, just because I like to do that kind of thing. I think Easter/Spring is an ideal time for sharing and caring, don...
Oh Jill, thank you so much for the tour. Almost feels like I am actually there; how I wish I was!! Thanks for letting me get to know you even more!! What a beautiful place, that could only be created by a beautiful person!
Love ya,
Robin
Commented Mar 18, 2010 on Saturday Studio, Full Circle... at Bittersweet and the little soap company
Saturday Studio, Full Circle...
I'm particularly fond of this little corner of the studio. The pink English cupboard, a favorite piece I picked up when the shop was first opened. It still had toasted bread crumbs inside when I found it! Having your shop in your home isn't for everyone, I suppose. For me it was a matter of ...
What a wonderful way to start Spring!! Please enter my name and I am going to post a link on my blog, too!!
Blessings,
Robin
Commented Mar 18, 2010 on First day of Spring Givaway!! at Notes from A Cottage Industry
First day of Spring Givaway!!
The weather up here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest has been fabulous of late, to say the least, with more spectacular weather in the forecast for the upcoming next few days. (sorry for those of you living where the weather is still cold.) The spring like weather puts me in the mood to pla...
Peek a boo, I see you!! And just had to tell you now much I loved watching you on your HDTV segment. I just loved getting to know you even better by actually seeing you and hearing you speak. You are definitely my kind of friend. Just so genuine and sweet. Are you sure you are not from the south?
Finally back on here after getting set back up on the internet at the new cottage. Hope you can visit and share in some the snow we had 2 weeks ago.
Love,
Robin
Commented Feb 26, 2010 on peek a boo at Bittersweet and the little soap company
peek a boo
Just wanted to pop in with a little peek a boo Busy here, busy there, busy all around. Enjoy caring and sharing days. Happily, Jill 00 (Two hugs are better than none)
Oh sweet Spring....where are you? Please come soon.
And until then, we will remember and dream of you.....and make exciting plans.
Waiting with sweet anticipation with you Jill!!
Love,
Robin
Commented Jan 26, 2010 on Thoughts of Spring... at Bittersweet and the little soap company
Thoughts of Spring...
I gave the women in my family paper-whites for Christmas. MJ, my Step Mom called last week to tell me hers were blooming. It's a wonderful feeling to bring a small batch of Spring indoors during the Winter, I believe. Looking at the small blooms reassures me Winters green cousin will arrive j...
I just love these spring colors and fabrics. I was just looking through my closet trying to choose what to wear for work tomorrow and was thinking with the warmer weather we are experiencing right now in the South, I can get away with a "spring color/material" shirt and light sweater combo. These colors just lift the spirits!!
Love,
Robin
Commented Jan 22, 2010 on Pink, Blue and some Red too... at Bittersweet and the little soap company
Pink, Blue and some Red too...
This is my prototype table I mentioned earlier. New Pinnies, Spring Soap Wrappings, Lavender Sachets. Large Tissue Flowers scattered here and there with giant Chinese lanterns in Pink tucked in. Petite Gable Boxes with shiny new labels in the new Spring Colors. I'm using lots of c...
Thanks Jill!! Too sweet!!
Love,
Robin
Commented Jan 16, 2010 on VINTAGE CARDS FOR YOU... at Bittersweet and the little soap company
VINTAGE CARDS FOR YOU...
I'm giving you an early Valentine gift.. Click on the link and then print on card stock. Enjoy! Download Cards for you
Just found the time to drop in a say "Hi, sweet friend!"
Busy here; check my blog to see. Have fun making plans and building your dreams!!
Love,
Robin
Commented Jan 9, 2010 on Just Poking In with some bubbly thoughts... at Bittersweet and the little soap company
Just Poking In with some bubbly thoughts...
Thanks for your sweet comments girls... I''m just poking my head in to say hi. I thought this soap bubble was cute and conveyed happy thoughts. I'm sending the happy thoughts your way. It is indescribably cold here and the rest of the week seems to be a re-run of this weeks past. I am begin...
I am hanging my head in shame for letting your birthday slip past me. My only excuse is that I have been so busy working and getting ready for Christmas, that I have not even had time to visit your blog.
So now I am wishing a much belated Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas at the same, much too late, time.
Hope all was wonderful!! Much love and hugs and kisses!!
Robin
Commented Dec 27, 2009 on December 21, my birthday for fifty years... at Bittersweet and the little soap company
December 21, my birthday for fifty years...
I turn 50 today! Funny, I used to think 50 sounded really old, but now, It's just a number. Considering last years mix up on the age thing, do you remember? I thought I was turning 50 last year, but to my surprise, 49! I'm blessed to be healthy and happy, and my body minus the menopausal ...
I was so excited to see my package arrive in the mail. Thank you so much sweet friend!! I can't wait to try the recipes!!! What a wonderful Christmas present!!
Love,
Robin
Commented Dec 9, 2009 on Postal Bound at Bittersweet and the little soap company
Postal Bound
Just jumping in to say the Calico Cookbooks will be shipping tomorrow! Each one is signed and personalized to each of you. Let me know when you try a recipe and what you make. You know how it is this time of year, and I know it's busy for you too. Planning on a big crowd this weekend for Bit...
I am so excited and can't wait to get your precious cookbook!!
Thanks so much my sweet friend!!
Love,
Robin
P.S. I am not sure that you have my new address, so I will e-mail it to you!!
Commented Nov 28, 2009 on Merry Christmas! at Bittersweet and the little soap company
Merry Christmas!
Did you think I had forgotten about the cookbook giveaway? Certainly not! I've kept the winners names tucked away in a safe spot awaiting this holiday moment. Black Friday is a perfect day to announce the lucky ladies, I believe. If your name is listed below, don't forget to keep an eye out ...
Can't wait to see you new ideas and are loving the ones you have already shown!!
Love,
Robin
Commented Nov 4, 2009 on Simple again.. at Bittersweet and the little soap company
Simple again..
My simple, less is more studio decorating is evolving into soul satisfying feelings. Only a couple of small new purchases this season, and feeling really good about using what I have, as I often do. I've talked about my fondness for recycled merchandising before and how I enjoy working wi...
Hi Clarice -
I am a blogging friend of Jill at Bittersweet and see that you are also. Just wanted to visit and tell you that I love what I have read and hope to be able to read more soon.
What a beautiful view you have out your library window. Take care and hope you feel better soon.
Robin
Commented Oct 27, 2009 on Now You Can Find My Recipes Easier at Storybook Woods
Now You Can Find My Recipes Easier
Well the good thing about being sick and spending all day on the couch is I finally was able to make a list of all my recipe. Mind you there are 150 of them, akkkk. I only put my recipes up, not ones I have linked. But I got sick (as I am sure you have too) of scrolling though a bunch of post...
What a wonderful story!! Thanks so much for sharing such an important part of your life with us. I would love to be there to witness your soap-making in person, but being able to hear about it is also special.
Love,
Robin
Commented Oct 27, 2009 on Mounds of Thought at Bittersweet and the little soap company
Mounds of Thought
The soap mounds are beginning to form around the Bittersweet Studio. Preparing for the Vintage Market in a couple of weeks and Bittersweet's annual Holiday Open House. Reminiscing on the first Bittersweet open house I hosted back in 1997. It was a time of excitement as well as nervousness wi...
Have a wonderful afternoon Jill!!
Love
Robin
Commented Oct 24, 2009 on No title at Bittersweet and the little soap company
No title
I love the brown paper wrappings. You are giving me inspiration for my own holiday wrapping!
Love,
Robin
Commented Oct 22, 2009 on Brown Paper Wrappings at Bittersweet and the little soap company
Brown Paper Wrappings
Remember when I mentioned the package wrappings? I have always been fond of the old-fashioned brown paper wrap. Quite possibly just because of the brown color and the simplicity, yeah, I believe that's probably it. The picture above shows the brown wrappings embellished with dried hydrang...
Wow, what a delite that show must have been. I just love your descriptions; I can picture myself there with lots of spending money - LOL.
Love,
Robin
Commented Oct 22, 2009 on Vintage Charmed at Bittersweet and the little soap company
Vintage Charmed
Isn't this rusty jeweled crown adorable? It's hand-made by Ann. You can find more of Ann's lovely workwomanship and unique talents at Vintage Mood. Ann and I met at the Vintage Market. I think Ann's a jewell and I so enjoy talking with her each time I see her! This past weekend Ann's ha...
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