Georgia O'Keeffe :: Exhibit of her Abstract Paintings at Whitney Museum of Art . . .

 

Details about the exhibit with 130 paintings by the iconic O'Keeffe at New York City's Whitney Museum of American Art.

Thanks for stopping by the cottage today. I'm running a little late in getting my daily blog post up and running. Enjoy. ♥Rosemary

Architectural masterpiece by Robert A. M. Stern in Seaside, Florida . . .

“It’s like a modern yacht—we had to think of how to get the maximum amount of space out of a minimum amount of floor area,” architect Robert A. M. Stern says of the three-story beach cottage he designed for Robert and Lisa Nesbitt in Seaside, Florida. The architect had to adhere to the community’s strict design requirements, which limit height, roof slope and materials.

On The Florida Coast, a Singular Structure Engages with its Site and Redefines the Beach. Architecture and Interior Design by Robert A. M. Stern Architects. Text by Gerald Clarke/Photography by Peter Aaron/Esto. Published April 2008 Read complete Architectural Digest article here: Making a Splash in Seaside

The kitchen’s pocket doors open to views of the town. Ann Sacks backsplash tiles. Urban Archaeology ceiling light. Conrad Roman shades. Wolf range.

The guest room off the entrance hall. Vaughan lamp. Stone-and-marble floor from Walker Zanger.

One of the children’s bedrooms has a whimsical built-in sleeping nook fit for a princess. Bedcovering, pillow and drapery print from Manuel Canovas. Brunschwig & Fils ticking. I published this photo on an earlier blog post and am so pleased that I found the original source.

The master bedroom opens onto a porch shown below. Bergamo chair and ottoman fabric. Sutherland bar table, with Giati chairs.

To support the porch roof, Stern conceived a dramatic single column. “The house is visible from the beach, and we wanted a gesture to make it stand out,” says Brewer. Sutherland furniture.

The south façade. Says Stern, “The house shows that the classical language of architecture can be as lively and fresh as any other.”
Images: Architectural Digest

Thanks for stopping by my beloved cottage for some over-the-top architecture by Robert A. M. Stern. I love the unkempt natural lawn. ♥Rosemary




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Life's Little Instruction Book, page 134 + a great quote . . .

...To be continued...

My symphony...I love this by William Ellery Channing

What a nice reading room.

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend; I know I did. I feel energized and ready to tackle a few jobs I've been putting off. Thanks for stopping by the cottage. ♥Rosemary

Time to bring the plants inside . . .

I have started bringing the plants inside. I especially love the geraniums. They make me happy all winter long. The round leaves are considered to be lucky too. I have no idea where I am going to place my huge rosemary plant. It has gotten way too big for a normal indoor setting. It really needs to be in a greenhouse or a conservatory but then I couldn't walk by it to release the wonderful aroma of the rosemary oil that fills the air when you touch the plant. I'll just have to get creative with its placement. I am sure I can work something out. You can see it through the window, behind my old faux bois birdbath--the real thing, not a reproduction. The great antique wire basket on the left is normally filled with nice dry firewood. I practically emptied it on Friday night when I had my first fire of the season. Today is very mild with a wonderful soft rain. Perfect Sunday weather! I can see a movie in my future today. The sale at the firehouse and surrounding grounds was such fun yesterday. I got some great adjustable sawhorses similar to the ones they sell at Ikea, a wonderful small vintage fan for my computer room, and some great books. It was a fun day. When I got home I completely rearranged my computer room using the sawhorses to lower my table to a more comfortable height. It is much better now. The previous base I was using wasn't adjustable. I am thrilled with the way things are shaping up in my attic studio. Pretty soon I will be ready to nest up here for the winter. Thanks for stopping by the cottage for your Sunday viewing. Enjoy your day and come again soon. ♥Rosemary

First Fire for Fall 2009 . . .

It was pretty chilly yesterday and I decided to light my first fire. I had a blacksmith do some work on my cast iron fireplace grate. Actually he was a welder and I asked him to cut off some of the depth so the fireplace wouldn't smoke. He did a great job. I got the very early antique fireback you see behind the flames a couple of years ago at an estate sale. It is definitely one of the heaviest things I've ever purchased. I somehow got it in the house and put it in place and now I can't move it no matter how hard I try. Instead, I had the grate resized and I was very anxious to see if it improved my fire quality. It works better than I hoped. No smoking at all. Now the draft draws perfectly. I am so happy. I'm off to the annual fireman's auction and sale this morning. I really hope I don't find anything I can't live without. I have no more room! Thanks for stopping by the cottage for a bit. Have a wonderful weekend and come back soon. ♥Rosemary

Seed Saving Envelopes for 2009 :: Free Download . . .

Click on the thumbnail above for full-size printable images with 2 envelopes per page.

I had a special request from a reader to design a seed saving envelope for 2009. I used a little play on words for some gardening humor :-)

You might want to look at other seed saving packets I've offered in earlier posts.

Thanks for stopping by the cottage for another DIY free download. Collect some seeds this weekend if you can. Give them to your friends as gifts. These little envelopes are perfect to insert inside a card of any sort. Christmas will be here long before I am ready for it! ♥Rosemary

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Wonderful Photos . . .

Thanks for stopping by the cottage for some random saved photos by lots of unidentified and very talented people. ♥Rosemary

Life's Little Instruction Book, page 133 and more . . .

Winking owl.

Heavenly scene in the ocean.

I love this driveway with the grass in the middle.

Cat stare down.

So sweet. Baby animals.

Albino peacock.

Thanks for stopping by the cottage. ♥Rosemary