Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
A toddler came over for 4 hours yesterday . . .
She came with one tear on her cheek.
I love the way children look at you so directly.
She's the youngest of 4 and they all have these eyelashes!
We all took a long walk with Tabitha. Margaret held the cat's leash tightly the whole way down to the "way back" and Tabitha came home without it. That's the way we always do it...Tabitha has to be forced to walk long distances. My mom came along too. I was fully prepared to be exhaused 4 hours later but I wasn't. This child was easy and fun. Under her Yankees hat her red hair was in two forward facing pony tails that looked like dog ears.
You might remember my blog post about her first birthday.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Wild turkey in the yard . . .
Mr. Toad has disappeared so it's nice to have a new wild friend around. I can't believe how awful my yard looks. The grass is soooo long after a week of rain. I haven't mowed for two weeks. Time to fire up the machines. Enjoy your day. Thanks for stopping by the cottage. ♥Rosemary
Monday, May 11, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
Photograph love . . .
A nest full of baby robins. Feed me!
A wonderful attic room.
A simple country kitchen that I like.
A great path.
A wonderful French Normandy home.
I like this office a lot. I would want a window though.
I once had a closet office similar to this and loved it.
A wonderful Connecticut courtyard.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Welcome toads to your garden ~ Tutorial for making a toad house . . .
Download PDF instructions here.
Picture and instructions via Garden Gate Magazine.
"Don't throw the smaller pieces of broken clay pots away. Those smaller pieces that have a hole in the top make wonderful homes for spiders, who are among some of a garden's best tenants. Invite them in!"
This wonderful tip was sent to me via email from a reader. Thanks, Mayo.
Further adventures of the toad in the toad house . . .
This ceramic house was purchased at a rummage sale last year.
I tipped it over to get another photo.
I posed him on the ladies mantle.
When I put him back inside he hopped to the opening and peeked out.
I hope he stays and I think he will. A whole week of rain is the perfect weather for him to get settled in. Happiness is a resident toad. He will have lots of bugs to eat later in the summer.
You can make a toad home yourself by breaking an opening in a clay flower pot and turning it upside down. Instructions here.