Friday, October 14, 2011

Have you had a first frost yet?

We have lots of colorful leaves but no frost yet.

iPhone Photos -- First Day

Nothing to brag about...just playing around w/ the awesome camera on my new toy, the iPhone 4S.

Shout It From The Rooftops

I got my first iPhone today -- The iPhone 4S

I took this picture with it from my attic studio through the window and screen just before the rain.

Who Got In The Garbage?


Three dogs home alone. Can you guess which one is the guilty culprit after you meet them one by one?

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Clever Bathroom Storage

I love this idea and have no idea why I never thought about doing recessed shelves behind the WC in any of my past construction projects. via

Anatomy of A Book [Video]


It is easy to understand the parts of a book when someone is showing you. found here

Cat Loves Pony

This photo stopped me in my tracks this morning as I was scrolling through my google reader. The title is 'Double Trouble' 

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Engineering Marvel in Spain

This road really takes my breath away.
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe - Coast Of Biscay, Spain
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Interesting Table Setting

I like these runners so much better than placemats or a tablecloth. The table protection is much better and the beauty of the wood still shows. Nice.

Two Cats in Edinburgh

You have to look closely to convince yourself this is not the same cat in two different locations. I guess they can go outside at will through the broken window pane. Nice.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

An Early Snowfall

I remember a snowfall like this here at the cottage several years ago. The fall cleanup went out the window that year. via

High Noon in The Woods

Wouldn't you love to be walking on this woodland path at high noon? via

Sunrise on the Farm Gate

Good Morning Sunshine
How very beautiful. Those of you who know me through this blog know how much I love sun rays in a photo. Google Images

Monday, October 10, 2011

Extraordinary Children's Room

This room by Kristen Panitch Interiors is absolutely perfect for two lucky children to share and still be able to maintain their individual spaces for privacy. Agreed?

An Amazing Kitchen

I absolutely adore this kitchen with no overhead cabinets and painted cabinet doors in an otherwise white kitchen. The oriental rug really is a nice touch too on the ebony stained floors. Just beautiful! via

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Mums Mean Fall is Here

Have you planted your mums yet? They look nice along with pumpkins and bales of hay when October rolls around. Pretty soon we can forget about gardening altogether and nest inside by the fire. Can't wait! Enjoy the long Columbus Day weekend. via

Have a Great Weekend

and try to stay on course :)

Friday, October 7, 2011

Fall's Long Shadows

I love the long shadows you get this time of year when the sun is so low. I've done at least one load of laundry every day this week and there is very little direct sun on my clothesline. Everything has been getting dry anyway because of the gentle breezes and sweater-weather temperatures. I've heard it might reach 80 degrees sometime over this long holiday Columbus Day weekend. Enjoy it whatever you do. G.P.Schafer Architect photo found here

Stare Down Contest

You know who will win, don't you? This amazing photo of a short-eared owl is by Mark Trabue

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Easy Living

I can honestly say I can't picture myself here for months to come. I can't seem to catch up with all of my outside chores not to mention my inside ones. I feel as if I missed all of September due to all of the rain and Irene cleanup. I did a load of dark laundry today that was nothing but work clothes covered in mud. I guess the pampered life is not for me. Sigh. image via tumblr

Clever Use of Space

I want to climb that ladder in spite of my fear of heights but how would I ever get down again? via

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Library with Gallery Wall

This looks like a wonderful place to get cozy and read a book. via

More Little Library Photos


Andrew Carnegie built an impressive 2,509 libraries around the turn of the 20th century. Now Rick Brooks and Todd Bol from Wisconsin are on a mission to top Carnegie's total with their two-foot by two-foot Little Free Libraries.

These diminutive, birdhouse-like libraries, which Brooks and Bol began installing in Hudson and Madison, Wisconsin, in 2009, are typically made of wood and Plexiglas and are designed to hold about 20 books for community members to borrow and enjoy. Offerings include anything from Russian novels and gardening guides to French cookbooks.

See more photos and read more about these charming tiny free libraries here. I've already blogged about these birdhouses for books once but thought you'd want to see more photos. I still want one, don't you? Visit their website too: littlefreelibrary.org