German Cottage Love.

If you didn't know, I am the descendant of German immigrants that came to Texas 140 years ago. This is why my parents named me Heidi. I have a love for German/Texas cottages and was thrilled to find more in Australia and New Zealand. I did my research and found out that South Australia is the only AU state that was not settled by English convicts but by German and Polish immigrants. Enjoy, Heidi

Image via Australian House and Garden.

Image via New Zealand House and Garden.

Image of The Hart Lodge in New Zealand.

Image via The Hart Lodge in New Zealand.

Image via New Zealand House and Garden.

Galveston, Texas House. Looks just like the NZ and AU houses.

Maybe it's because the same people built them, German people.

Heritage Restorations.

Origin of image unknown, but this is an Aussie Cottage for sure and I heart it.

Image via Simon Kenny - Content.

Image via Coutry Living.

I bet this house is in Texas and was built by German immagrants.

Image via New Zealand House and Garden.

Image of Willowvale Farm, via Coty Farquhar.

The Story of Stuff.

No origin for this image.

Something inside of me has been trying to tell me this but my mind didn't want to listen. I yearn for the happy life I had growing up with my grandparents in the country and I want that so desperately for my son. But instead we run to the closest store and buy the new toy to show our love and make him happy. It is a very short term happiness and 6 million Legos later he is overwhelmed with the amount of Legos but still wants the ones he does not have. What? I don't like asking for favors, but it would mean so much to me if you all would watch this video. It explains everything very simply but effectively.

If you want to share it too, go to The Story of Stuff website.

Be the change you wish to see in the world. Heidi

Bathroom Bliss

Time to expose my stash of dreamy baths. Enjoy, Heidi

Image via Xjavierx.

Image via Elle Decor.

Sorry I don't have the origin of this image.

Image via Pottery Barn.

Sorry I don't have the origin of this image.

Image via Canadian House and Home.

Imge via Nuevo Estilo.

Sorry I don't have the origin of this image.

Image via Elle Decor.

Image via House and Garden.

Image via Architectural Digest.

Image via Ashley Whittaker.

Image via Veranda.

Image via Sarah Richardson Design.

Image via Frank Greenwald.

Image found on Desire to Inspire.

Image via Martha Stewart.

Image via David Jimenez. This is the look I'm going for in my Bath.

Image via Janet Lohman.

This is my kind of Terrain.

It's a Garden Center a Greenhouse Cafe' and a Landscaping Service, it's Terrain.

Located in Glen Mills, Pennsylvanian.
Reminds me a lot of my favorite, Petersham Nursery.

Amazing Photos by very talented Laura Novak.

Enjoy, Heidi

Terrain. All Images on this post are via Laura Novak Photo.

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All images on this post are via Laura Novak Photo.

Life is but a Dream.

Welcome to Stoneleigh Farm, truly a dream come true. To read more about the farm, click on any of the images. Wishing all of you fabulous ones out there a wonderful weekend. Enjoy, Heidi

Image via Southern Accents.

Image via Southern Accents.
Take my breath away, look at that pool and view.

Image via Southern Accents.
Love Love Love this garden.

Image via Southern Accents.
This is what you see when you walk down the hill to get to the pool.

Image via Southern Accents.

Image via Southern Accents.

Image via Southern Accents.