Celebrating at the Cottage...

Good Morning everyone.. 

Just a quick post to keep in touch with you all.. 

We are beginning to settle down here at the cottage although this will be a busy week.. 

We need to go home to get some more stuff as I am planning on opening my shop this weekend... 

But this past week was fun.. 

Sitting on the stoop in the evenings if it was not raining.. smile.. 

Drinking Summer Water and reading this and that.. 

Trying to get the old place back in order during the days... 

Expecting some company so picked a few forget me nots... 

All of my tablecloths are home so I need to remember to bring them down.. 

I really am not a tablecloth person but this old table need refinished, I am thinking.. smile.. 

A good Summer job for my grandsons, perhaps??? smile.. 

We were having a wee birthday celebration... 

Expecting a few dear old friends ... 

And a cake with a few candles, shall we say.. grin.. 

A trip up the street to a beautiful old country inn here in St. Martins.. 

As you can see the view is spectacular!!

Clear to the beautiful Bay of Fundy.. 

We had a beautiful luncheon... 

Lobster rolls, Seafood Chowder, Potato Salad, Soup of the Day and Beef Sandwiches and Dip made by the owner and chef himself... 

Then they took us on a tour of the inn.. 

This dear little rocker actually belonged to the sweet old lady who used to live here in our own cottage.. 

Mrs. Hopey.. 

I had to take a pic of it... 

And then I noticed this pillow that was bought in my little shop.. 

A lovely Victorian home turned into a Bed and Breakfast that used to belong to sea captain here in St. Martins many years ago.. 

The St. Martins Country Inn.. 

Then back we came for some tea and birthday cake.. 

Judy and I have been friends since I was twelve years old.. 

A long long time.. grin.. 

Love this dear lady.. 

Hope you had a great day, Judy... 

And hope you all had a great week, too.. 

Thanks for dropping by and for your lovely comments and your emails.. 

God bless.. 

Hugs... 

A Winter's Field Trip for you...

Hello everyone.. 

So glad you dropped by the Blessed Hearth.. 

This morning Terry and I decided quite spontaneously that we would take a wee trip down to St. Martins to check on the old cottage and the shop.. 

So.. 

I made up a few buns and some coffee and away we went.. 

We drove about 2 hours to get there.. 

Past frozen over mountain lake and snow filled forests and rivers.. 

Then there is the wee rose colored shop.. 

The House of Henry.. 

And then here is the old cottage.. 

Sitting and waiting for warmer days and the sounds of laughter and running feet up and down the stairs.. 

We went in and checked it over and I was happy to see the old elm tree still standing.. (the one that is on my mind during windy weather) smile.. 

Before we left we drove down through the village and checked out the harbour and caves.. 

Notice the huge icicles... 

There are two covered bridges by the harbour and this picture with the red house is one of the most photographed pics taken in St. Martins.. 

Enjoyed our lunch... 

So wished the tide had of been in but perhaps next time, eh? 

On the way back home we passed rivers and a church that I remember as a child.. 

When we were on our way to my Grams and I saw the church with eyes, nose and mouth (grin) then I knew we were almost there... 

We stopped and I visited a Thrift shop and found the best find.. 

I will show you next time.. OK? 

All in all we had a lovely day.. 

Terry picked up some mussels at the supermarket and I made this delicious recipe for our supper.. 

MEDITERRANEAN MUSSEL PASTA

The recipe can be found HERE...

My fave chef from Prince Edward Island.. 

Michael Smith.. 

I used basil instead of oregano... 

But it is delicious... 

We only get mussels occasionally but this is a great way to have them... 

Hope you enjoyed the little Winter field trip from Eastern Canada...

Take care dear hearts...