Amazing Glass House with Sliding Clapboard Shell in Suffolk, England + Video . . .

Article with more photos by dezeen.

dRMM Architects, London.

New York Magazine Cover | Bernie Madoff as The Joker . . .

Guilty of 11 counts of fraud + money laundering.
What about stealing $68 billion and conspiracy?

Jail is too good for this monster!

"Orange is the new black" | Bernie Madoff Quote

Do white-collar criminals have to wear those orange jumpsuits? Oh, how I hope they do!

Life's Little Instruction Book, pages 42 + 43 . . .

...To be continued...

He is Your Dog . . .

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Laundry drying in my kitchen . . .

I did a load of wash yesterday and hung it outside on the line. It was still very damp when I brought it inside and threw it hurriedly on my antique wooden rack. There is a big cast iron radiator directly behind the dutch door to quickly finish the job. All the small items are hanging on a folding floor rack.

I can't remember the last time I used my gas dryer. I absolutely love the way clothes smell when they've been outdoors -- so nice and fresh. This was my first winter with a clothes line. I wondered if I would break down and resort to modern conveniences. So far, so good. I am pretty determined to continue my pioneer ways.

Chai Tea with Soy Milk (Recipe) . . .

I found this recipe for Chai Tea in my clippings drawer. I love chai and this is a great recipe. Can't tell you where it came from because there is no magazine name on my ripped page.

I have used the vanilla soy milk and added some extra real vanilla extract because I don't like the vanilla bean step. I don't usually have them in my cupboard but I always have everything else. The vanilla soy milk is sweet so you might be able to reduce the honey. I have also used organic sugar instead of honey. Play around with the recipe and enjoy.

The difference between cats and dogs . . .

That's my cat Tabitha.

Quote with strike through.

 

  If you don't find it in the index, look very carefully through the entire catalogue blog.

Quote by an unknown author with my own correction. Image from my Royal Book of Crests.

Isn't this a a great idea for getting new readers? 

Antique Bookplate . . .

This is a wonderful little antique bookplate from my collection with a great message now that Spring is quickly approaching.

No wealthy monarch can possess
A greater store of golden hours
Than can be found in happiness
Of birds and books and flowers

I couldn't agree more! Actual size: 3" x 2.5"

Life's Little Instruction Book, pages 40 + 41 . . .

...To be continued...

Antique Mosaic Design ~ Tilework from Pompeii . . .

I can't tell you how much I love this graphic design. It's a mosaic floor sample from sketches made by the author in Pompeii.

Scanned from OWEN JONES, THE GRAMMAR OF ORNAMENT, 1865.

I Believe in Impossible Things, Do You? . . .

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Sleepy Sunday Morning . . .

One Sunday, the first day of daylight saving time, a sleepy-eyed congregation watched their young pastor ascend the pulpit of a lovely country church. Not looking very wide-awake himself, he began, “As you all know, we lost an hour last night because of daylight-savings time. I don’t know which hour you lost, but I lost the hour in which I usually write my sermon.”