Friday, August 6, 2010

Andy Warhol and Ralph Waldo Emerson

I think Andy Warhol's Advertising Artwork is the perfect image for Ralph Waldo Emerson's quote. Agreed?



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Thursday, August 5, 2010

P. Allen Smith's Arkansas Estate

Few people would argue that Arkansas has a fancier residence than P. Allen Smith's new Greek Revival home on a 650 acre estate planted with 175,000 daffodils. Moss Mountain Farm - Slideshow Be sure to read the accompanying article in the New York Times dubbing him as The Martha Stewart of the South.



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It's Shark Week

It’s shark week ~ this made me laugh.



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Yosemite National Park Landscape with Church

I've never been to Yosemite, have you? Such a beautiful landscape.



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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

George Washington | An Honest Man Quote




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Bring Back The Kitchen Table

I love this room because it's so old fashioned. Bring back the kitchen table and chairs instead of island bars and bar stools. via



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Seashells For You | Free Download

I scanned a page of seashell images from an old Martha Stewart Living magazine. Click image to enlarge and print this high-resolution scan. Enjoy.



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Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Procrastinate Now and Panic Later

This spoof on the 'Keep Calm and Carry On' poster made me laugh.
Procrastinate now and panic later. Great for Back To School.



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26 Pencil Sculptures Make Alphabet

"Many artists have used pencils to create works of art - but Dalton Ghetti creates miniature masterpieces on the tips of pencils. The alphabet is carved from 26 pencil tips. Photograph by the artist. I can't throw away pencil nubs either. Pencil sculptures: miniature masterpieces carved into graphite by Dalton Ghetti Click to read more.



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Monday, August 2, 2010

Bookshelves and Folk Art

I like everything about this room, don't you? via The Architecture Blog



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Giant Soap Bubbles | Amazing Video




This is quite restful to watch. Nice music too. I can't figure out how he gets the soap between the wands, can you?



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X-ray lamp



Isn't this a great way to use your old x-rays after the break has healed, the cast is off, and you're not on crutches anymore? X-ray lamp



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Sunday, August 1, 2010

Chelsea Clinton’s Wedding | ‘Royalty’ in Rhinebeck, NY

Chelsea Clinton’s Wedding: ‘Royalty’ in Rhinebeck - Slide Show - NYTimes.com
Published: August 1, 2010
Marc Mezvinsky and Chelsea Clinton were married Saturday night at a ceremony that captivated the town of Rhinebeck, N.Y., though the proceedings and high-profile guests were largely hidden from view.



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Beautiful Goldfinch | NJ State Bird

I never tire of seeing these wild canaries even though they are quite common where I live. Image via Flickr

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English Proverb on Gardening

Maybe this is why my garden looks so dreadful this year. I didn't prepare it in my soul. The deer ate the tops off 2 of my 5 tomato plants too. There is hardly anything left. Boo hoo.

"The garden must be prepared in the soul or else it will not flourish."
English Proverb



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Dream or Daydream Depending on Your Time Zone

It's early and I have all day to daydream. Enjoy your Sunday. via



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