| The Elf and the Dormouse by Oliver Herford, pub. 1919 |
NDER a toadstool crept a wee Elf,
Do you believe???
Today was exactly 7 years ago that we got our keys to Cranberry Cottage. We have been here for the week and it is almost time to go back to the city. Neither Jos or I want to leave. *sigh*
13 comments:
YES I SURE DO. I know gnomes and elves really do live and what beautiful homes the red topped toadstools are for them. Mine in the yard are just brown but I know the little guys are out there.
Love you, Mom
I never knew that there were really red toadstools! I learn so much from blogs. I bet these are truly beautiful to look at as you drive around. Hope you had a good vacation!
I've see those in drawings, and recently in a stitched piece, but I'm not sure that I realized they were real. Thanks for sharing the pretty photos, and the cute poem.
Bobbi
Now I know how umbrellas came to be. I love these red toadstools....something else to look for when I come to visit Holland :). We have many mushrooms this year in our yard and whenever I go to pick them out of the grass I always imagine a little country friend enjoying some shade and maybe a dry spot when it rains.... a little Beatrix Potter maybe? It sounds like you had a great week and I am so very glad. Hugs from CA.
I Believe! Such a magical place, and I too would be sad to depart. You still have your sweet memories, until you get back. :)
Have a wonderful weekend!
Maureen
The toadstools are really beautiful. It is wonderful that you have been at your cottage for the week. Although it is sad that you must leave, you can look forward to your next visit.
The only toadstools we see here are the little ugly tan ones that are barely worthy of kicking out of the ground. These are amazing. Thanks for the great pictures.
After spending time at your little cottage I can well believe you not wanting to leave. If I was there it would be my permanet home.
The toadstools are beautiful, I saw some lovely fungi when I visited the gardens in Cornwall recently.
Hope all is well
Love Hazel C (UK)
I wasn't really a believer until I had grandchildren, now I am.
I've never really thought that red toadstools were real. Beautiful!
I like a lot mushrooms and yours are so beautiful ! It's always difficult to return to every day life ! Courage !
It doesn't sound like there were enough for a fairy ring, but what a magical sight!
Have a lovely weekend Heidi.
Marie x
What a lovey little poem! There have been lots of the beautiful red fly agaric round here this year, big ones too with plenty of room under them for both an elf and a dormouse:)
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