Sunday, August 22, 2010

My Radiators Are The Best

Wow. It is feeling very much like fall today. Time to think about things like getting the furnace serviced. The decorative radiators here at the cottage put out the best kind of radiant heat you could ever hope for.


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Daffodils in Green Vase

I found this green vase under the sink of my cottage when I bought it in 2001. I use it to be reminded of the original owner since I'm only the second one.


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Have a Beautiful Sunday

Heiligenblut in Austria. The Gothic pilgrimage church of Saint Vinzenz, with its needle spire, was built between 1460-1491.


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Saturday, August 21, 2010

Seed Saver 2010 | Envelope for Saving Seeds


Here is another seed saving envelope for 2010 ~ A free download.
Click on the first image to print 2 on a page.
Click on the second image to print one large envelope on a page. You can run it through the printer once more to get two large ones on a page. Just be mindful of how you position the paper the second time around.
Happy Gardening and Seed Saving.


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Cozy Nook Under The Stairs

I guess you could call this a windowless seat under the stairs. Don't you love it? The sisal runner and the rope railing are very nice too. via

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Have a Beautiful Weekend

It is overcast at my house today which means I can continue my weeding project in constant shade. Forgive me if I am not overly enthusiastic. I hope your vista is full of sun rays and maybe a few sheep.
image from Flickr.


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Life's Little Instruction Book | Volume II | Page 19


More great advice from H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Have a great weekend.


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Friday, August 20, 2010

Mies van der Rohe Admired Thomas Chippendale

Mies van der Rohe, he master of 20th century modern design admired the skill of the 18th century cabinet maker Thomas Chippendale.


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My Dog Tulip | History and Movie Trailer

Christopher Plummer, Lynn Redgrave, Isabella Rosalini, Englishmen and Dogs. What's not to like? Based on J.R. Ackerley's 1956 memoir, My Dog Tulip premieres at Film Forum in NYC on September 1st. It's the first movie ever fully animated without using paper. Click on the YouTube icon on the movie website to see more about how this movie was created using only a computer http://www.tulipthedog.com/



I can't wait to see this movie. I must get the book from the library too.


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Thursday, August 19, 2010

A Real Secret Garden

Totally head over heels in love with this authentic secret garden.


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Seed Saving Envelope 2010 | Free Download

Time to start saving seeds again. I made a new 2010 seed saving envelope for you today.

Click on the image to enlarge. Then print. You'll get two seed savers on one sheet of paper. Write the information about the seeds on the back of the envelope. Happy Gardening. Share you seeds with friends. Tuck some seeds from your garden inside a greeting card or Christmas card. Enjoy.

Other Seed Savers I've designed and blogged about.


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Rhododendron Floral Wallpaper

So beautiful: "Rhododendron Floral wallpaper" Via


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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Sleeping Corgi Puppy w/ Blue Bandana

I am planning to sleep as soundly as this adorable Corgi pup when I tuck in tonight after a long and productive day of weeding. Zzzzzz. I'll watch The Chorus on BBC America before turning off the light.


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Remembering Daffodils

As I weed my pathetic garden I can vaguely remember my excitement this past spring when my daffodils were in bloom. This one was in my kitchen window.


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Feng Shui Helpful Hints | Adopt A Stray Dog




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Birds on the Walls and Dogs on the Furniture

I love the arrangement of these framed Studer/Jasper bird prints on the walls and I love the little dogs on the beautiful chair as well. This photo was scanned from a page I ripped out of an old magazine. I have quite a few of these original antiquarian ornithological prints . . . I saved this image for framing inspiration.

First Edition Antique Lithographs from:
STUDER'S POPULAR ORNITHOLOGY;
THE BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA
published by JACOB H. STUDER & CO.
COLUMBUS, OHIO 1878


Let me know if you are interested in any of these.
Here is the link for the WebAlbum.


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