Things To Do For Your Body

I haven't been getting enough exercise lately. I used to walk Webster four times a day on my property but that routine went out the window about a month ago because he didn't want to walk that far. On Tuesday I walked down and back twice before bed and it felt good. Now I'm doing that after breakfast and before bed down and back four times total. Each session lasts 15 minutes so I'm walking 30 minutes each day and that feels about right for me. Makes me drink more water too and that's a good thing. via

A Favorite Photo of Webster

This is one of my very favorite photos of Webster The Wonder Dog when he was still able to jump up on the bed and get super comfortable. I want to thank all of you for your comments this week. It has been so comforting to know you were concerned about me and upset about Webster's passing. I know he was loved by so many wonderful friends and he will be missed. 

I love this Thomas Campbell quote.

Webster RIP

My dear Webster died yesterday on his own terms, at home.

I was with him right here at the end, in this very spot.

I called my local Mobile Vet earlier in the day to assist with his passing but Webster died before they arrived. They came and picked up his body for cremation and that was a big help. I considered burying him on the property but decided against doing it. That turned out to be a good thing because my favorite helper who would have helped me dig a grave was in Vermont picking up a new puppy as a companion for his 12-year-old Lab.

Webster was a huge part of my life since he "rescued" me at 9 weeks of age 14 years ago. We had a great life together and of course I miss him terribly. But it was time for him to go and it was a peaceful passing. Boo Hoo.

I know my readers will miss him too. 

Easter Egg Evolution

Friends dropped off an Easter Basket for me yesterday with candy and two dyed eggs. Yummy breakfast this morning and lunch too. I like my egg salad with only 3 ingredients: mayonnaise, salt and pepper.

Cotswold Cottages Covered with Flowers

Arlington Row, Bibury, Gloucestershire, England
by Kai Beckmann

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter. I certainly did. I am just about to hop in bed to watch Madam Secretary and The Good Wife. xo

Beautiful Custom Bookcases

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These floor to ceiling bookcases are absolutely gorgeous as are the antiquarian books within.

Walls of Green

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I have reached the point in my gardening life where I can admire this hedge wall but not want it. I know my limitations.

Fabulous Bathroom with Shelving

This is delightful to look at isn't it? I guess you have to stand in the bathtub to arrange the towels on the shelves, right? I love the acorn shades on the sconces. via

Bathroom with Painted Floor

I love the brown and white diamonds on this painted floor in this cool bathroom, don't you? via

Coming Soon to A Location Near You

We had a dusting of snow overnight but sun and blue skies with white puffy clouds are overhead at lunch time. My daffodils are in the new bud stage. Can't wait. via

Vegetable Garden with Shed

This vegetable garden is beyond amazing and I love the Peter Rabbit sign. Found on Tumblr.

Young Goat Adopts Ducklings

A young goat kid has become ‘mum’ to a brood of ducklings who have no mum because they were hatched in an incubator at Pennywell Farm in Devon UK. Such a nice story!

Photo: Richard Austin

Bedroom Office

I like it. A bedroom and home office all in one.

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Conformist Cat

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Cats can manage to get comfortable almost anywhere, can't they? This looks like a nice warm spot to sleep and bake.

Appreciate Things

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I'll say yes to that!

Lazy Day Cat

This was what I did all day today, with reading and movie watching thrown in for good measure. It was just that kind of day and I thoroughly enjoyed it too. There is absolutely nothing to watch tonight on TV, no Downton, no The Good Wife. I hope I have something good on my DVR and I'm sure I must, otherwise I'll read. Rain tonight and tomorrow. Enjoy your Sunday night. xo via

Ever Blooming Garden Gate

You'll have flowers in bloom all year with this lovely hand-crafted garden gate. via

Wonderful Dutch Door

via I will never get over my love for dutch doors. This one is especially nice, agreed?

Old Red Brick with Black Trim

I do love this townhouse with all the wooden architectural elements painted black or charcoal. Very nice. via

Almost Finished with My Taxes

Today's goal is to finish gathering all necessary paperwork for the accountant and get my life back. via

Ronald Regan to Nancy

How nice. They had something very special. via

Don't Say Anything You Might Regret

Exercising restraint is a powerful thing. via

Beatrix Potter Gentleman Rabbit

Beatrix Potter.
GENTLEMAN RABBIT WITH LETTER ("BENJAMIN BUNNY")
Estimate 30,000 — 50,000 GBP
LOT SOLD. 70,850 GBP
(Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

A fine watercolour executed around the period 1890-93 presumably as a greetings card design. Although unpublished at the time, the design was later reproduced by The Beatrix Potter Society as a greetings card. The piece acquired the title of "Benjamin Bunny" for sale at auction in December 2004. A pencil and ink drawing of this design was sold in these rooms (Sotheby's), 8 July 2004.

Beatrix Potter Mouse + Spinning Wheel

I have never seen this Beatrix Potter 1890 watercolor either. via So many images are surfacing that I've never seen. So glad.

Beatrix Potter 'Mouse with a Spinning Wheel' 1890 Helen Beatrix Potter (1866 – 1943) English author, illustrator, mycologist and conservationist ink and watercolour. From the collection of Caroline Isobel Emma Halpin (née Hutton) and thence by family descent. Sotheby's archives.

Beatrix Potter Carpet Bagger Bunny

This image is new to me. I wonder about the story behind this traveling bunny, don't you? via

Sliding Barn Door for Bedroom

I love this in every way. via

Perfect Seating Around The Fireplace

Yes. Love this seating arrangement. via

Wonderful Outdoor Dining Photo

Outdoor dining is just around the corner, hopefully. This spot looks absolutely delightful, doesn't it? via

Powder Room Under The Stairs

Great idea. It even has a window. via

Beautiful Frost Patterns on a Window

I loved photographing window frost at my former home with old single-pane windows in a few rooms. It's very cold today with a dusting of snow coming tomorrow. via This photo is from an old farm in the Champlain Valley of Vermont.

Dog Smile with Portrait Proof

Adorable! This made me smile too. via

Actually his real smile is better than the one in the painting. Love him.