Sunday, August 15, 2010

A River Runs Through This Beautiful Landscape

Have you ever seen more beautiful scenery? Have a lovely day.


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Saturday, August 14, 2010

The Big C on Showtime with Laura Linney

I already have Showtime and I've been looking forward to next Monday's premier of a new series starring Laura Linney entitled The Big C. The website is offering a sneak preview of the full episode in case you want to watch it first before deciding to order. I have FiOS and pay around $8.00 per month for this premium channel which I think is a bargain. Here is the link. I've already watched the episode and it's going to be a great show. Enjoy. Let me know what you think if you watch it.


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Boy (8 years old) Designs Wallpaper


His name is Otto. He's 8 years old and lives in Sweden. I love his drawings of ships on wallpaper, don't you? Order here and see more views of this paper in rooms. Very cool.


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My Plans For Today

This is how I will be spending the day. Smiling . . . if only this were true. Have a great weekend.


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Friday, August 13, 2010

The Story of Cosmetics | Annie Leonard Video

How toxic is your bathroom? Watch this short but informative video and find out.



Learn about how major loopholes in U.S. federal law allow the $50 billion beauty industry to put unlimited amounts of chemicals into personal care products with no required testing, no monitoring of health effects and inadequate labeling requirements—making cosmetics among the least-regulated consumer products on the market. Think twice before putting on that lipstick, you might be putting on lead!

If you ever find yourself with a spare 20 minutes or so please watch Annie's video entitled THE STORY OF STUFF. It will forever change your shopping habits.


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Baby Tenrecs at Bronx Zoo | Hedgehog Lookalikes



A Handful of Baby Tenrecs - ZooBorns: "In late June, the Bronx Zoo welcomed two baby Lesser Hedgehog Tenrecs. While they might look like hedgehogs, and even have hedgehog in their name, they are actually a totally different family of mammals. Tenrec species come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, with some looking like hedgehogs, some like mice, and some even like otters!" I've never even heard of a tenrec, have you? They are very cute.


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Beautiful Landscape with Sun Rays

I hope this amazing image inspires you to have a beautiful day. pixdaus


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Thursday, August 12, 2010

Fabulous Bathroom Vanity

Have you ever seen a better double vanity in a bathroom? I haven't. via my ideal home

Neglect In The Garden

I'm ashamed to say this is completely unstaged and accurately shows the condition of my garden. The weeds are winning and I don't even care. They are in the ground which is like concrete. I'm waiting for a rainy spell before I even consider trying to remedy the situation.


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UFO and Thistles

I was out early this overcast morning and photographed a UFO coming in for a landing on a thistle. I don't think I should report it, do you?


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Bembo's Zoo | Interactive Animal Alphabet


Bembo's Zoo is a fabulous children's book that comprises pictures of animals made entirely with letters and punctuation marks. It is also a wonderful interactive website (with sound) that will delight young and old alike. It requires Flash and you are offered the opportunity to download it if you don't have it. It's very safe so don't be afraid. Treat yourself to a visit to the website and please share with your young friends. It's great, isn't it? Click here to visit if you know you have Flash. Otherwise use the link above.






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Nice Gallery Wall

I could go with less stuff on the table but I like the arrangement underneath and on the walls. via



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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Wonderful Soapstone Sink

You know I love laundry rooms and I'm mad about this one with the soapstone sink. Isn't it clever the way the cabinets on either side are arranged. The deep one has a counter top that goes over the sink and the shallow one on the other side butts up to it. How charming!



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Cary Grant with a Puppy in his Pocket

Cary Grant reading a script in the early 1930s. What movie is this? I want to watch it. via



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So Simple, So Nice

The ottoman I would need was probably pushed out of sight for this simple, chic, perfect photo shoot. I can't read a book for any length of time unless my feet are propped up. I love this nook with the wonderful view, don't you?



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Wiped Out Puppy

Poor little guy. He's so exhausted. Don't you love his puppiness? I looked it up and it's a real word in the Urban Dictionary: The feeling of unbearable joy brought on by the appearance of puppies. A fluffy, happy feeling of adorable joy from the undisputed masters of cuteness, puppies.

I hope this image gets your day off to a wonderful start or end depending on your time zone.



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