Cottage Architecture and Photography . . .

My friend Millie over at The Laurel Hedge recently featured a house by the architectural firm that designed the houses on Cape Cod I've featured below. Their work is featured in a book that would be a wonderful addition to my architectural library. Enjoy.

Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders - Chatham, MA

Out Weeding . . .

Happy Monday. I weeded for 8 straight hours yesterday. They came up very easily because of all the rain we've had and it wasn't hot. I am nearly finished. Webster and I were both happy and pretty tired at the end of the day. And guess what? It rained all night. The sun is shining brightly this morning to show off all our hard work.

Now I must search the shed to locate this cute hand-painted sign I bought years ago at a garage sale. It's in there somewhere! Thanks for stopping by the cottage. ♥Rosemary

Life's Little Instruction Book, page 101 + 102 . . .

If the author were writing this book today, I think he'd revise #342 and suggest renting a hybrid because of gas prices and global warming. Enjoy your Sunday. Thanks for visiting the cottage today. ♥Rosemary

...To be continued...

White flowers photographed around the cottage . . .

Here are some random photos taken just before dusk last night. Happy Saturday. It has finally stopped raining. I don't know how to act. I will be firing up my mower as soon as everything dries out. Have a great weekend. Thanks for stopping by the cottage. ♥Rosemary

Daisy and an amazing worm.

Dandelion


Yarrow

Cosmos

Oh Deer . . .

Webster is beginning to wonder if I will ever finish all the paperwork I am currently doing so he can have part of his window seat back. Answer: Yes, I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

This doe was photographed yesterday getting some nourishment at wood's edge. She has either just given birth or is about ready to produce a Bambi or two. I can't wait to see the fawns.

Raindrops keep falling on my head . . .

Some random photos I took around the cottage yesterday:

I know I sound like a broken record but when even Mr. Toad can't face life outside his toad house, it's time for some sun. He is humiliated that there was a piece of grass on his head but I think he's still very handsome, don't you?

Philadelphia Garden Tour . . .

I really enjoyed this wonderful article and slideshow that was in a recent issue of the New York Times.

From modest urban green spaces to colossal Edens, the Philadelphia area is laden with public gardens that provide a mix of history, terrain, setting and atmosphere. Ablaze in color, these green spaces around the city are showing their best face.

I am pretty sure these gardens are wondering if they were transplanted to a rain forest at the moment. They are having the same rainy weather pattern that I've been experiencing.

Images: New York Times

Antique American Quilts | Architectural Digest Slideshow . . .

Descriptions and additional photos in slideshow gallery.

Architectural Digest is known for its stunning photographs. The article in a slideshow format is wonderful. I showed 8 of the 17 photos above. Complete descriptions are in the captions. I would love to sleep in the barn (2nd photo) since it's summer at my house. But I would want to turn the bed around so I could see outside. Wouldn't it be fun to take turns sleeping in each of these rooms? I have different reasons for liking each one.

Happy Monday. Hope you have a wonderful week.
Photos: Architectural Digest