Sunday, July 4, 2010
Wonderful Post and Beam Summer Bedroom
I finally broke down and turned on my central air today. I thought I should since we're supposed to have a whole week of 100+ temperatures. No rain either until Friday at the earliest. Even the weeds are dying it's so dry. They come up easily too. I just tackled a spot near the house that is usually very hard to weed but tonight it was a breeze. Webster chose to stay inside in the A/C.
Miss Liberty Standing Proud on July 4th
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- Crown: There are 25 windows in the crown which symbolize gemstones and the heaven's rays shining over the world.
- Rays of Crown: The seven rays represent the seven seas and continents of the world.
- Chains: Chains and a broken shackle are at the Statue's feet and cannot be seen from below. This symbolizes the Statue as a goddess free from oppression and servitude.
- Tablet: Represents a book of law.
- The tablet reads in Roman numerals July 4, 1776, the date of American Independence. (JULY IV MDCCLXXVI)
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1952 Family Portrait on the Fourth | Saturday Evening Post
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Picnic on the Creek |July 4, 1883 | Thomas Eakins
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July 4, 1883 | Thomas Eakins
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Coney Island | Weegee, 1940
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Coney Island | Weegee, 1940
Weegee, American Photographer, born Hungary, 1899-1968
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Friday, July 2, 2010
Blackberries For Breakfast
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Country Road
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Chateau du Grand Luce, Loire...
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Greener Acres - Perfect Pool House in Chicago
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Stockholm Library | WOW
Green Pleated Skirt by Maira Kalman
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"My dream is to walk around the world. A smallish backpack, all essentials neatly in place. A camera. A notebook. A traveling paint set. A hat. Good shoes. A nice pleated (green?) skirt for the occasional seaside hotel afternoon dance." — The Principles of Uncertainty by Maira Kalman
Monday, June 28, 2010
34 Fresh Ideas for Decorating a Home Office Area
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Sunday, June 27, 2010
Summer on the Lower East Side | Weegee, 1937
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Lake House Bedroom
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Bookshelves Painted on a Garage Door
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
Summer Porch in Red, White, and Blue
Friday, June 25, 2010
a place to love dogs
Audrey Hepburn Liked Chocolate Cake
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Cool White Room for Summer
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Summer Outing and A Great Tile Mosaic
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