Westwood Cottage: November 2012

Monday, November 12, 2012

It's all in the Words!

In Westwood Cottage this cross stitch picture hung on the wall near the stove. Grandma stitched it on linen and framed it herself. I had it re-framed and now it hangs in my kitchen along with the cross stitch picture I made for my kitchen. I remember her saying to me "I'm not dull!" and she was right! I am reminded of her everyday when I look at the picture and the lovely times we had in Westwood Cottage.

Grandma Westwood's Cross Stitich

Joanne's Cross Stitch

Westwood's Cottage

There's a cottage in the country,
A place that you should see,
It's a haven in a harsh world,
A place of quiet peace.

There's a grove of spruce and lilac,
Planted there with tender love,
To break the wind, on winter days,
A home for wren and dove.

When you walk through the picket gate,
You know that you have arrived,
At the home of some gentle people,
You can see the love in there eyes.

The flower beds surround you,
Ablaze with colours bright,
The butterflies flit by you,
The crickets sing at night.

When you enter the cottage you're greeted,
By the smell of fresh baked bread,
And gingersnaps, just like Grandma's,
The aroma fills your head.

The tea kettle sits singing,
The table is set with care,
With special cups and saucers,
It's all because you are there.

As you sip your tea and visit,
Just take a look around,
You'll see more plants and flowers,
And handicrafts abound.

Yes, it's a country cottage,
Filled with life and love,
For all of God's creations,
And blessings from above.

Written by Carol Sumner March 21, 1984