National Dog Day 2017

I am one day late but still want to celebrate National Dog Day with this delightful photo. via Read about this worthy holiday celebrating all dogs here.

Happy July 4th

Some fireworks for your July 4th celebration.

Stupendous Kitchen

What a wonderful kitchen! There are really no words. via

Have a wonderful Father's Day if you are one or if yours is still living.

Twig Fence

My favorite. Wattle fencing. via

I love the look and this would be a fun project too.

Enjoy the long holiday weekend! xo

More Copper Cookware

Copper and polished nickel together. Nice!

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Happy St. Patrick's Day

Valentine's Day Tree

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!

This is the final version of a photo taken from my car after cropping.

Before cropping

I didn't like this view with the sign.

Next month they will hang shamrocks and in April there will be Easter Eggs. So fun and I am glad it's around the corner from my cottage.

White Kitchen to Love with Island

I love this kitchen. It's very well thought out in every respect. Makes me want paperwhites on my windowsill  too. via

Enjoy the holiday for MLKjr Day.

"The time is always right to do what is right."

Unique Door Wreath

Looking for something different to decorate your door? Click here to see seven (7) unique and very imaginative wreaths.

Vintage Thanksgiving Magazine Covers

Abraham Lincoln issued the first Thanksgiving turkey pardon as a gesture to help unify a divided nation at the end of the Civil War. 

I like them all. My family was quite taken with TV in the early days, so this one is my favorite even though I am not a sports fan. Have a great holiday. xo 

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DIY HALLOWEEN LIGHTS, Cats and Ghosts

So easy. Directions here.

Falling Leaves

Be safe if you are in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and any other coastal areas that might be affected by Hurricane Matthew. For the rest of you, enjoy the long Columbus Day weekend. xo

Old Wheelbarrow with Fall Flowers

I photographed this vintage wheelbarrow filled with mums on Tuesday at a broker open house. There was a hose and a lawn sprinkler in the larger photo so I cropped them out. I have been busy cutting my grass really short because we have some rainy days coming. I like short grass before the leaves start to fall so they will blow away. It's looking good and it feels good to be working hard in this nice fall weather. xo

The History of LABOR DAY

This is a reblog from both 2008 and 2009 for new followers who haven't seen it.

A young sweeper in Central Mills; Sylacauga, Alabama

Traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer. In between eating that hot dog or hamburger at your barbecue, you might want to learn more about the history of this holiday.

Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September. The holiday originated in 1882 as the Central Labor Union in NYC sought to create "a day off for the working citizens".

Congress made Labor Day a federal holiday in 1894. All fifty states have made Labor Day a state holiday. In European countries, China and other parts of the world, May Day, the first day in May, is a holiday to celebrate workers and labor unions. Before it became an international workers holiday, May Day was a celebration of spring and the promise of summer.

Happy Independence Day🇺🇸

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Happy Independence Day from the cottage.
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Flags Over Fifth Avenue July 4, 1916

Childe Hassam July 4, 1916

The Fourth of July, 1916. The Greatest Display of the American Flag Ever Seen in New York. This painting was inspired by the climax of the Preparedness Parade in May of that year. It must have been a wonderful sight to behold. Thankfully, we have this world-famous painting to document the historic World War I parade down Fifth Avenue. It's the 100-year anniversary of this great painting.

Enjoy your fireworks tonight!

Happy Sunday July 3rd.

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Patriotic Porch

This is pretty wonderful, isn't it? I can hardly believe June is almost over. Love the pillow and the bunting. via

Atlanta Cottage: SOLD, Sight Unseen

This is a "leap of faith" story about q cottage in Atlanta, Georgia. The photo below is after the renovation!

When the author heard about a dilapidated cottage overtaken by weeds and kudzu in an Atlanta neighborhood, she knew it would become her her family’s home. So she bought it—sight unseen. Is your interest peaked yet? Read the complete story here. There are some interior photos too.
Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

Sparkling Apple-Pomegranate

So festive and delicious. A great non-alcoholic beverage to keep on hand. It tastes like the holidays too. Cheers!

Mr. and Mrs. Gingerbread

Unisex cookie cutters, the decorations determine their gender. I love the tartan plate and I would welcome a swig of that eggnog right now. Adorable holiday cookies found here.