Return to blogging!

After a lengthy absence from this blog, I am returning! So many of us left to use facebook and I have to admit is sure was easy to "short blog" over there. But things have changed. Facebook became so full of politics and hatred, I completely stopped posting, almost hating to even scroll through the feed. It literally sucked the energy out of me. I tried a couple other social media platforms, but I just can't get back into it. I will still share the links to my posts here on FB and MeWe, but I do hope you will follow me by adding your email on the right side of this page.

So much has changed with me, but in saying that, a lot is still the same. My goal is to post at least once a week on many different subjects I hope you will find interesting. You may also notice I have changed the name of the blog from All in my Cottage to Arbor Oak Cottage. When we built this home in 2005 we aptly named it because we live on the corner of Arbor St and Oak Grove Ave. A lot has changed since we built this house...we used to be next to a big farm, now we have houses built all around us. Our house is no longer red, its blue!

I plan is to share personal experiences, recipes, travel, art, DIY, photography. Also I will feature new items that I sell on my website and 3 etsy shops. Talk to you soon!

New blog to check out

Here's a new blog not to be missed!

Comfortably Carried Away

A very talented artist in many mediums,

 I love her re-purposed furniture

 Check out her blog to see the before pic of this chest and other pieces she has recreated for a new life!

Comfortably Carried Away

a new look and a new format...

When seasons change, for me it is often a time of reflection of what can be done better. Sometimes change is good! A less summery background and banner, but I still have to have some pink no matter what time of year. I also have decided to no longer mix my personal blog with business, as I think I may confuse many with all I have going on with my website, my graphic art biz and my etsy shops, all with different names...I actually had some of my bloggie friends tell me they were confused!

So on that note....I have set up a biz blog named Marionberry Cottage, (the name of my web biz). There I will feature new projects, new listings, sales, specials, etc. It's gonna be all biz over there, so I will be able to bring you the latest buzz, and I will feature some other sellers that I think you may be interested in too. You can "swing over" there by clicking on the badge at the right. Make sure to follow me there too to get the latest scoop.

Now, for this blog, it is here to stay! I am going to focus on the other side of me and just what makes me tick! Most of you don't know I am Star Trek fan:) --now you do LOL. I plan to share the non-biz side of my travels, fab finds ,family, friends, cottage garden and my passion for pink roses. So much to share, and I hope to be blogging more often
see you soon!