To me..there's something quintessentially 'cottage' about them.
They seem to announce to passers-by, "here lives a soul who lives life slowly, cooks for the joy of it, hugs everyone heartily, kneels in the garden and knits in the kitchen where the kettle's always boiling."
And because, in some ways, they remind me of my grandmother's house, they always say 'family' to me.
I can't imagine a cold, uncaring home-owner choosing such a warm trim for their surrounds.
No..surely only a gentle heart..a lover of peace and beauty and family, would tie up their home with pickets!
I recently found this one gracing a beautiful rambling garden and I just loved the pretty colour of it!
What a simple pleasure an old picket fence can be..
grace & joy..Trish
Yes...it definitely says 'cottage' one you see a picket fence.
ReplyDeleteHere in the cottage, I have one surrounding my garden. It will be painted white come summer.
Blessings in His Name,
M.
BTW....I found the pictures from a Scandinavian website.
ReplyDeleteThank you for always stopping by the cottage dear friend and leaving behind a bit of gentleness and love...
M.
Oh I agree! I love picket fences! And what a great color this one is! ;o) Thanks for sharing this simple blessing!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right - picket fences say "old-fashioned" and "gentlepeople live here" to me. Love that color blue. Great Simple Pleasure.
ReplyDelete~Jean
I had a antique shop for many years in Seabrook, Texas . It was surrounded by a chippy paint picket fence. The shop was painted pink. It was wonderful and I loved that time in my life.
ReplyDeleteThe Salvia matches the fence color, Trish. I too enjoy picket fences. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSue
Yes, a picket fence does tell us those things. They seem to tell us of the lovely things that makes life beautiful. Thankyou for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDear Trish,
ReplyDeleteI adore picket fences too
I love that colour
Blessings
Gae
Yes, a picket fence does seem to give that sense of slowing down, home things, a cottage garden. Love how the flowers echo the colour of the fence.
ReplyDeleteMe too. :) I love picket fences. They are really awesome. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Trish,
ReplyDeleteI'm a huge fan of the picket fence, and wow I love the one you have photographed, and the wild flowers, how pretty. Thanks for sharing.
God bless you,
Michele
Beautiful post! Picket fences say "welcome" indeed:@)
ReplyDeletereminds me of something out of Tom Saywer or Anne of Green Gables...very quaint....
ReplyDeleteOh I totally agree...you have just put it in the most beautiful words...I had one years ago and that is the one thing I miss from that home. What a great picture
ReplyDeleteI love them, too and your description is just delightful!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! I am a sucker for a quaint cottage with a picket fence. Thanks for this great simple pleasure. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI have always loved picket fences! If was to have a picket fence I would also want a wrap around covered porch too. *grin* I also love cast lacy iron fences too. With the colouring of my abode I would have to say the cast iron would go better.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and ((HUGS))!
-Mary
There was a house across the street from where I went to college. It was yellow, with a white picket fence. When I saw it, it brought me such comfort and peace. I'm so with you!
ReplyDeleteI love them too! In our first home, we put one around our garden area. We had someone look at it when we were selling and say, "The first thing I would do is tear down that little white fence." Besides being kind of rude, I thought it was so curious. I think a little picket fence is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI wish we had one here, in fact.
I like your simple pleasure!
I love them too, they make me think of old black & white films. Your photo is lovely.
ReplyDeleteDear Trish,
ReplyDeleteI keep telling myself that I wanted to stop by your blog for a visit...I always see your sweet comments on other blogs. I'm so glad I stopped by today...your blog is so lovely and this picket fence truly does speak of "home and family." Thank you for sharing such a lovely post...I will be back for another visit!
Have a blessed day,
Laura
Yes, Trish. I agree wholeheartedly. Picket fences warm my heart. Great post.
ReplyDeleteOh, I absolutely agree. Sigh...always dreamed of one. This picture is lovely and so are your words.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by earlier. Blessings your way.
I agree, Trish - a picket fence just says "home" and a laid-back, slow paced lifestyle. Reminds me of simpler times.
ReplyDeleteThe photo of the fence and cottage garden is lovely.
Blessings,
Joan
Hi Trish,
ReplyDeleteI love picket fences too.
I agree they are welcoming and homey.
I particularly like the 'finished' look they give to a house.
I even find wonky old wooden fences have that
'come over here and I'll tell you a story' look to them.
If I had fence I'd like it to look like the one in your photo.
God bless
your sister,Barb from Australia
I have always wanted to live in a cozy cottage with a picket fence. A dream. I dont live in a cottage but I try and make my home as cozy as possible. And in my suburb we aren't allowed to have front fences! Who knows why!?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture. We have picket fence all around our yard. Right now it is stained but I would love to paint it this summer.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog! I've enjoyed visiting yours.
Colletta
I have a special fondness for picket fences too. I think they a so charming. This one with the Russian Sage growing behind it looks very pretty.
ReplyDeleteTrish,
ReplyDeleteYes, a picket fence is simple, but lovely. If we had more land space, I would not mind having one going around our property.
-Lady Rose
I too share in your love for picket fences ..
ReplyDeleteWe have a white picket fence surrounding our entire yard. I love it...it's one of the characteristics that drew me to this house. But I don't love that it needs to be painted every couple of years or so!
ReplyDeleteI love the lavender -- or is it Russian sage -- in the photo above...the perfect accompaniment to the white picket fence.
This purple fence is beautiful! So traditional and yet very unique in its own way.
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