Grandmother's English Cottage

Today I am going to show more of my aunt's garden in Harrlingen, Texas.  I also want to show you pictures of her home.  It is the only English Tudor cottage in Harrlingen.  When she and my uncle bought their home 25 years ago it was a small two bedroom, one bath home with an eat-in kitchen. Over the years they added two more baths, a bedroom, den and a garage built on to the orignal house with the same style. Most of these pictures were taken when it was cloudy and don't do the grounds justice.

Front view of my aunt's cottage.

This picture is a view of the front of the house. Notice the giant Pony Tail plant near the large window.

This summer she will have flowers blooming across the front of the house.

The back of the cottaqe near the screened in porch. We spent many mornings and evenings sitting out on the porch watching the different birds feeding at the feeders.

To the far right you will see a swing hanging from a large tree where two people can sit and converse or spy on those in the hot tub. (smile)

The pond at night.

The bridge at night.

My aunt's granddaughter was married a few years ago in the backyard of my aunt's home. Lights were strung everywhere. My aunt has left some of them to light the garden at night. It is absolutely beautiful.

Tomorrow I will show you the interior of her home. It is just as charming as the outside.

Christine

Postnote: My header picture was painted by my mother. Did you see the wolf lurking in the background?  Poor little rabbits.