English cottage style is one of the most elegant and cozy houses made out of natural materials. For this style are characteristic houses made out of stone
See pictures of gorgeous summer gardens at HGTV.com.
Needing a weekend escape from their busy lives and stressful careers in London, designer Caroline Holdaway and her photographer partner, Fatimah Namdar, relish the peace and quiet of their eighteenth-century cottage in the Cotswolds
No party or picnic is complete without the new Royal approved Coronation Quiche. This simple version of the recipe is stuffed with seasonal greens and surrounded by a lusciously creamy savoury custard. Add crispy, buttery pastry and you've got a winner of a bake, fit for a (literal) King. You can make this recipe in a 20cm/8inch OR 23cm/9inch tin (ideally with a removable base to help you get the quiche out). I've included instructions for how to make the shortcrust pastry in case you want to try it, but to make things even easier, use a packet of ready-rolled store-bought pastry here, and then start the recipe at step 3. Looking for mini versions? Here's my recipe for mini coronation quiches, perfect as a bite-sized party snack. If you're looking for cup measurements, use the 'Units' section next to the ingredients list and click 'US'.
Remember a few weeks ago when we mentioned how an exciting new project was in the works? Well on Monday we revealed that we bought a little cottage here in town and have some pretty big plans for it…
This cottage is on one of the main paths in Blaise woods, not in Blaise Hamlet . The roof is now green metal ... and I don't think it's inhabited any more. The wooden walls are also green, but coloured by nature. See other lodge pics in this photostream.
Bonjour, mes amis! Ready to ditch the boring backyard and say "bonjour" to a charming French cottage garden? We're talking whimsical pathways, overflowing flower beds, and romantic hideaways that'll make you feel like you've been