This looks like a pleasant spot for a family picnic on July 4th long ago. I'm glad they took the dog along for some quality creek swimming. Enjoy the holiday, Rosemary.
Standing Room only on the beach at Coney Island in 1940! I wonder if this vintage photo was taken on July 4th? I hope you are able to find a less crowded spot to enjoy this long holiday weekend commemorating America's Independence Day.
As my oatmeal sits simmering on the stove, I dream of blackberries for breakfast. I made a mixed berry buckle last night and it was delicious. My mom and I ate the whole thing! Have a great July 4th weekend, Rosemary.
I hope you can find a nice escape route such as this beautiful country road with no traffic this holiday weekend. via Pixdaus
Chateau du Grand Luce, Loire Valley, France A former property of the French government, Chateau du Grand-Luce’ is now privately owned and has recently undergone a $10 million dollar restoration. The chateau and its magnificent gardens have attained the status of French National Landmarks. And while it is close to numerous other chateaux of the famed Loire Valley, many guests enjoy the pleasures of Chateau du Grand-Luce’ so much that they often choose not to venture beyond the walls with its beautiful gardens and woods! This looks wonderful. I haven't been there, have you? Watch video here.
I wish we could see the rest. Beautiful architecture and plantings. via favorite things
Greener Acres - Chicago Home "Greener Acres ~ A grand home in Lake Forest goes formal and nearly flowerless with Euro-style landscape design" I love this perfect pool house, don't you? The article from Chicago Home Magazine is very interesting. Notice the lack of color in the landscape design . . . green only. Don't forget to view the photo gallery.
It makes me dizzy just to look at the enormous bookshelves in the Stockholm Library. WOW. Click image to enlarge for the full effect.
This is absolutely wonderful. Love the double doors
Sounds like a plan. Isn't this one of the sweetest things to dream about?
You can't possibly imagine how much I love this laundry room. via
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Weegee | 1937 "Summer on the Lower East Side" Today would have been a good day for a repeat performance. It's very hot in the Northeast.
I felt as if I'd been on vacation after viewing the slideshow of this lake house on Flickr. House Dreams.
