Classic Amy Joanne….my cottage life

Creating Art, Home, and a Cottage Life

  • A gift to uplift, creatively connecting

    Are we still creative friends? Are you still enjoying all we have to offer? Continue reading

    A gift to uplift, creatively connecting
  • PB & J

    like I said, ‘There is no end to Creativity’ (read here), it simply doesn’t run out. And it was no different while creating the next page in our ‘My Cottage Life Keepsake Journals’ ~ my imagination kept taking me to… Continue reading

    PB & J
  • a ‘daily dose’ and photo gallery

    Since my ‘almost-all-the-way‘ departure from Social Media ~ I’ve been keeping busy with artful endeavors, and home stylin’. This repurposed time in my day has been an eye opener and it goes without saying, I’m lovin’ it….it’s almost a total… Continue reading

    a ‘daily dose’ and photo gallery
  • penny for your thoughts, forget me not flowers

    Some days I just enjoy making crafts, for no reason but to lose myself in my Studio and dig deep into the closet of goodies, how about you? Continue reading

    penny for your thoughts, forget me not flowers
  • Marigold

    Did you know that there is no end to Creativity? You simply just can’t use it all up. It’s like a muscle, the more you use it the more you build it up…or like potato chips, you can’t just stop… Continue reading

    Marigold
  • ‘Sweet Pantry Giftbox’ Creative Gathering

    I’ve been reading a book about creating habits ~ and in this book the Author asks the question ‘How do you see your future self?’ ~ what do you see yourself doing, accomplishing, etc. The book dives into your habits… Continue reading

    ‘Sweet Pantry Giftbox’ Creative Gathering
  • Bunny Soup

    Well since you asked….here is how you serve up Bunny Soup! Continue reading

    Bunny Soup
  • Inspiration, creating a home

    Are you influenced by or inspired by? Over the past few years I have set out to create and find my own style, not only in my designing, painting and Studio space, but our Home too. Early on I have… Continue reading

    Inspiration, creating a home
  • luncheon special

    With just a little creativity you can turn a boring ol’ sandwich into a luncheon special! Simply by choosing the makins of your favorite sandwich, then dice it up, add in the condiments and then choosing a favorite bread-style for… Continue reading

    luncheon special
  • HouseKeeping Schedule

    I’ve learned along the way that housekeeping is not my strong suit, home-keeping yes,….but housekeeping, well, let’s just say it is not my favorite thing to do. I’m not sure about you but I’ve spent most weekends of my younger… Continue reading

    HouseKeeping Schedule