Thursday, May 22, 2014

Back to the cottage

Two days away from the little cottage, and how nice, and rewarding it is to be back to the familiar warmth of our cozy nest. Who would have thought that a humble tiny house could hold so much charm? I am thankful, and beyond overjoyed.   


I bought two more roses the other day. I wanted to add a couple of climbers to my small garden, but I’m learning that it’s wise not to get too fond of roses in this climate. Thus, I opted for some tropical climbers instead—the “Red Mandeville”, a gorgeous flowering vine that blooms lovely large trumpet-shaped red flowers. This is sorts of an experiment, as this plant does not tolerates cold weather.  So we’ll have to wait and see how it behaves over the winter.


Only few roses seem to be tolerant to all the mildew and black spot, common of this rainy humid climate, and the mayor distributors such as Lowes and Home Depot mainly carry the Knockout editions; which do wonderful in this climate and grow some very lovely thick bushes with healthy green glossy leaves. The profusion of roses on this brand is amazing. I got several of the “Red Double Knockout”, which are my favorite of the Knockout edition...  


My love of roses, however, goes beyond risks.  It's inevitable… and thus, I also bought a Hybrid Tea rose ;) One of the very few roses, aside from the Knockouts I’d seen at Home Depot… the name is “Elle” and is supposed to offer above tolerance to mildew and black spot. It said to have soft-multi-colored flowers, in pink and orange, with a strong, spicy fragrance. Great for cutting too.  Any of you have this rose growing in your gardens? Can hardly wait to see it bloom!


I’m so loving the colors blue and green and all the concoction of colors there is in between… it is almost hard to believe that I'm favoring these colors over the pinks I so used to love not too long ago.

It amazes me how our tastes, desires and even aptitudes change with time and circumstances. As our bodies adjust to new paths and situations, so does our spiritual apex… and I’m finding out that the truest beauty of change and walking towards maturity rests in the ripen of the spirit; the growing in grace and loveliness of the soul. 


Ah yes I’m in the greens and teals and aquas and jades... in total love with these colors and I’ve been adding a few lovely pieces to my kitchen as I find them in my searchings… like this $3.99 little green lamp in perfect conditions that goes so well with the things in my kitchen… didn’t even had to repaint it. Absolutely perfect.


 The little blue plates and lovely scarf... also thrift treasures...


And this lovely Jadite bowl, I so love...

Wish I could find some more Jadite dishes, but their hard to find.


Is so wonderful to be back...

May you make peace the sky of your life.

Love

Cielo


I'M LINKING TO:

FISHTAIL COTTAGE GARDEN PARTY

TIME TRAVEL THURSDAY

TREASURE HUNT THURSDAY

10 comments:

  1. Cielo, I'm so happy to find your new blog! I found you through the Fishtail Cottage Garden Party. I loved your old house and am so excited to see the new one. It looks so pretty and peaceful. I can't wait to see what you do with those gardens.

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    1. Hi Stacey... glad the fireflies showed you the way to my cottage ;)

      Cielo

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  2. I love your little white cottage! Visiting from Fishtail Garden Party. I live in a huge Victorian and I am dreaming of someday living in a little white cottage in the woods with lots of gardens and trees. I love your blog and all the sayings on your sidebar!

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    1. It was my dream too to one day live in a little white cottage in the woods... oh dreams do come true, believe me!

      Cielo

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  3. I've found out that mixing top soil in with my dirt really helps my roses in my humid area. I've also used milk in a spray bottle to help control mildew. It's most helpful after a rain shower.
    Barefoot in the Roses

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    1. Thank you... I've been mixing good soil with all the dirt-rocks... oh yes. Hope it'll work ;)

      Thanks for stopping by

      Cielo

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  4. I am just loving your little white cottage, Cielo. What wonderful changes you have made and I love your newer color palette. Blessings to you as you continue your life in your new home! Love it! xo Diana

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    1. Me too me too... I'd never love a home more... I'm totally in love.

      Cielo

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  5. The garden looks prettier every day! Mandevilla is a great choice as a humid weather climber. They grow wild all over the place here in Central America, but only in yellow. I don't blame you for being wary of non resistant rose varieties, it's not fun to do battle with rose mildews and funguses, they can be relentless. I have to spray my roses on a weekly basis because of the humidity.

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    1. Oh yes, I'm excited. The garden (if you can call it that ;)) is looking better and better each day... I just came from outside, from planting and cleaning out.... tired, but happy.

      cielo

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