Vintage Wallpaper Storage Boxes

I don't know about you but one thing I truly love and collect is vintage wallpapers, they have the most beautiful muted colours and pretty designs, how could one not love something so amazingly beautiful, so I got to thinking with many vintage wallpaper rolls lying around I've spent the last 2 weeks making over the storage boxes as part of my new line for my online boutique

the one above is Creamy Pink Rose Heart she is so sweet just like candy  

  

arrr I have to say Lady Bouquet would have to be one of my favorite wallpapers of all, she has such a pretty colourway and what girl would want this filled with something special and given to her as a beautiful gift

well then again I do really love the look of Powder Blue the dainty look of those sweet blue roses make my heart melt, this one will be very hard to let go as my dear friend Natasha gave me some of this wallpaper...but I do with a smile...and hoped secretly that know one buys her...lol

just some more of my collection, hope you have enjoyed some of my vintage wallpaper boxes and that they have been candy to your eye, they have been listed in my boutique now, with more in the making and on there way.

enjoy your week!

Kirstie

An Amazing Autumn

Hi there, this week traveling back and forward to drop my girls off at school, I have noticed this year Autumn is at her finest, I don't know why it stands out more then ever before, but the colours are so vibrant, rich and beautiful, so much so I could resist on capturing some of her beauty. 



 I think these picture say it all...don't you think?

  maybe using these colours for inspiration

 to bring warmth into your home

 a throw blanket

 some cushions

 some branches in a vase for display

 an open fire

 with a nice cup of soup.

 The perfect Autumn day

 amazing how many coloured leaves on one tree 

 I think this tree is on fire...lol

 this one above would have to be my favorite, how wonderful would it be to drive down here everyday through Autumn to your home.

 I just love how the trunks of the trees look almost black from a distant which in turn intensifiers the colours of the leaves

I have to say this is the best Autumn showing I have ever seen.

enjoy life!

Kirstie.

  



It's Easter Time

The Adeline Country Cottage family would like to wish you a Happy and safe Easter, and may EB bring you many Easter Eggs for you to indulge in, because I know I'll be scoffing more then a few...lol

Happy Easter!

xxx

Kirstie

Something to think and live by...has got me thinking?

By Agnes Pels

(Paros)


Sustainable Living...
A lifestyle that can be sustained without exhausting natural resources…


To be self sufficient...
To live a more simple and efficient life...
To achieve authentic happiness while using fewer resources...


Sustainable living is a valuable journey that can help all of you,
to achieve many things in life...


Authentic Happiness...
Enjoy... wonderful things money cannot buy...


Responsible Environmental Living...
Be Aware... of our ecological footprint on the planet...


Live Life More Balanced...
Create... more free time for the things that really matter...


Financial Benefits...
Save money... in using less as well as cut down on throwing things away...


Agro-Tourism...
Reconnect... with the local food supply to become more personally self sufficient...


By living more aware and sustainable...
We create an environment to experience, learn and grow......
We have the opportunity to teach our children to live life more balanced...




© 2011 Agnes Pels for Sustainable Development of Greek Islands...
We would like to inform and inspire you for a more sustainable lifestyle...


Sustainable Development of Greek Islands does claim ownership
and copyright to the picture used with this post...

Romantic Vintage 2

Romantic Vintage 2 by Adeline Country Cottage on Polyvore.com

Vintage Romance

Vintage Romance by Adeline Country Cottage on Polyvore.com

Vintage glassware is the final touch to a beautiful table setting

My Mothers Simple Strawberry Jam

     
      1: 2kg Sstrawberry's   2: Wash them          3: Into a big pot

     
   4: 2kg Sugar           5: into pot          6: Stir together

     
   7: Squeeze lemons    8:1/2 Cup lemon juice  9: Pour into pot

    
     10:Simmer on low heat for an hour 11: With a wet brush rub suger down the sides towards the jam
  
  12: Put saucer in freezer for 5mins, pull out and add a small table spoon of jam on plate, run your finger through the center if the jam stays apart and doesn't run back together it's ready

    13: soak jars in boiling hot water  14: Jam covers in pic below

    

15: Pour in jam and cover allow to cool over night.

16: Decorate jam jar to your liking...

Hope you enjoy the yummy taste of my mother's jam recipe...

let me know how you go or if you have any questions on making the jam I'm here to help.

Kirstie.