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Rabbit Run Cottage–the story

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5 years ago we “dropped” our little garden shed

into a weed patch of our new property.

I had little time to ponder the placement of the beloved shed–I was just grateful it had made the journey.

I knew it was the beginning of my garden.

A garden I had dreamed of nearly my entire adult life.

So let’s take a little peak back in time–and see how Rabbit Run Cottage was created.

We could have won an ugly shed contest with this beauty!
We could have won an ugly shed contest with this beauty!
Cut off the roof-check!
Cut off the roof-check!
It needed a dormer, so Lucy can have sleep overs and read books.
It needed a dormer, so Lucy can have sleep overs and read books.
Lucy helping Dad.
Lucy helping Dad.
Roof is all buttoned up--now to make it "charming".
Roof is all buttoned up–now to make it “charming”.
A door for me!
A door for me!
Nearly completed
Nearly completed
Our completed playhouse/garden shed.Tea Parties Daily
Our completed playhouse/garden shed.
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Rabbit Run Cottage has grown up along with Lucy.Her colors are more muted for the garden, and the play kitchen was retired. A pile of pillows, quilts and books are in the loft. She is very gracious in sharing her little house with me.
Rabbit Run Cottage has grown up along with Lucy.
Its colors are more muted for the garden, and the play kitchen was retired. A pile of pillows, quilts and books are in the loft. Lucy is very gracious in sharing her little house with me.
Rabbit Run Cottage house a family of rabbits each Spring--underneath the shed!
Every Spring a new family of rabbits is born under Rabbit Run Cottage.

Thought I’d repost this from last year….

It’s a good time to start planning those Spring projects!

Hope this gives you a little inspiration.

Pictures From Paris

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I am not in Paris,

but my husband is!

He took these pictures this morning on a walk near his hotel.

Enjoy!

Just love the shutters
Charming Cathedral
A lovely garden next to the Cathedral
More shutters!
Lovely flowers!
Paris home.  How charming is this?!
Look at this wonderful allotment, and her lovely shed.

Country Gardens Magazine came to visit!

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What an amazing experience!

Way back in March, Country Gardens Magazine Editor, James Baggett called to tell me my greenhouse and garden

had been selected to be  photographed for the magazine!

I have loved Country Gardens Magazine for years–and have the stack of back issues to prove it!

James confirmed the dates of their visit earlier this month, and Field Editor Kate Carter-Frederick and I began

a couple weeks of email correspondence.

From her first email, I knew we shared a love of gardening and would become friends.

I knew of her work in Country Gardens Magazine and she is an accomplished writer, and author of many books.

Joining Kate Carter-Frederick, was photographer Karla Conrad and her assistant, Jennifer Caes.

What an amazing team these two were.

Young, enthusiastic, fun, and talented!

They jumped right in, and became a part of the garden for 2 very long days!

and it was HOT!  melting Hot!

Karla Conrad photographing Rabbit Run Cottage. Assistant Jennifer Caes is always nearby, and Kate Carter Frederick overseeing the shots.
Kate Carter Frederick lending a helping hand to Assistant Jennifer Caes.
I learned so much about shade!  Karla Conrad photographer.
Kate Carter Frederick checking the shot that Karla Conrad has set up.
Jennifer Caes is a champion at holding her arms up over her head!
Photographer Karla Conrad photographing my little greenhouse.
Photographer Karla Conrad checking her work! How cute is she?!
The team of Karla Conrad photographer and assistant Jennifer Caes. Jennifer is always running for something– lights, flashes, or moving equipment or power cords!  Sorry, Jennifer, couldn’t resist this one!
Kate Carter Frederick arranging the fire pit logs! Thank you Kate for making everything picture perfect!
Assistant Jennifer Caes, Editor Kate Carter Frederick and Photographer Karla Conrad. Thank you so much you talented women from Country Gardens Magazine.

I so “enjoyed the journey”.

Thank you.