Beginner Gardening: What should I put in this flowerbed for a cottage look? 7b, 1 by meiow

meiow wrote:
I got a bit overzealous. *blush* I've made several flowerbeds around the house, and have very little idea of what to put in them. The one in this picture is my biggest puzzle, because it's part shade - most of the plants I lean toward are full sun.

I like the "cottage garden" look - but that only works if you have lots of plants! Note my lack of plants. ;)

The crepe myrtle in the picture has white blooms. I've been trying to cultivate moss between the stones. The rose on the trellis has pink blooms. The short plant in the photo was an annual that has long since died.

You can see more photos here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/timswar/CatSBackPatio

Thank you for any advice you can give! I'm in Raleigh, NC in zone 7b.

Best wishes,
Cat