Saturday, May 19, 2012
Photographs in Photos | What a Great Idea
Dear Photograph---Thank you for reminding me that if I wait just a little longer the seasons will always change. found @ Dear Photograph a site that combines past and present.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Glynallyn House Tour | Mansion in May 2012
Early 18th century sundial built in a stone wall.
All photos are mine. Click to enlarge.
Mansion in May
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Perfect Hallway and Staircase
I love everything about this entrance hall and staircase. Designed by Norman Askins Architects. I adore the fancy dress the chair is wearing. via
Seen @ the MANSION IN MAY Designer Showcase
My friend Lynn and I went to a showcase in a medieval castle yesterday and had a wonderful time. I loved this figural wood carving best of all. This is my iPhone photo.
Mansion in May trailer. Click here to view the video. The Elizabethan-styled Tudor castle was inspired by England's Compton Wynyates in Warwickshire.
Lynn and I have gone together to almost every designer showcase house to benefit Morristown Memorial Hospital since the very first one. Somehow there was one we missed and neither of us can remember why.
Read the history of Glynallyn, the Tudor Castle here. Try to go if you can! Parking lot with fabulous shuttle buses located at 44 Whippany Road.
This historic estate on 7.3 acres with 66 rooms, 15 bedrooms and 8 full baths is also for sale. The price is $5,700,000 for a gilded-age mansion, 32,000 square feet in size. My firm has the listing. Let me know if you have any interest. I'd love to show it to you.
This historic estate on 7.3 acres with 66 rooms, 15 bedrooms and 8 full baths is also for sale. The price is $5,700,000 for a gilded-age mansion, 32,000 square feet in size. My firm has the listing. Let me know if you have any interest. I'd love to show it to you.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Vulture at My Cottage
There must be a dead animal around here somewhere. This vulture was flying overhead when Webster and I came back from his after-dinner walk yesterday. It landed on the telephone pole in front of the cottage and spread its wings and left them in that position for quite a long time. I don't care for these big ugly birds but they do have a purpose. Another one landed in the black walnut tree. I wonder if that deer I saw on the side of the road a few houses away is still there? That must be what they are after.
Breakfast Nook -- Booth Style
What a great place for eating, doing homework, putting together puzzles, reading the paper, having coffee, computing and more. Who doesn't want to sit in a diner-style booth? ©Lincoln Barbour
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Unusual Pillow
Goodnight. I hope I can find a more comfortable place to lay my head than a bicycle pedal. This old dog doesn't seem to mind at all, does he? Maybe he's guarding the bike for his owner. © Maciej Dakowicz
No Worries, We Have a Mudroom.
Recently I picked up a young runaway dog from the middle of the road who had been swimming in the brook. She pretty much destroyed my car before we found her home which was pretty far away. I would not extend the same courtesy to this bunch! via
Monday, May 14, 2012
Soft Rain on Monday
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Happy Mother's Day to All Mother Hens
How dear is this picture? I love the peeking peep, don't you? This really is motherhood at its best! via
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Happy Faces
These are such happy little flowers, aren't they? I fertilized them last week with some blue water and they are finally blooming again for a second round. My mother always says they are heavy feeders.
How to feed a giraffe.
Have a fun weekend. I love this vintage photograph. This was certainly a memorable trip to the zoo for these little boys and their super dad. via
Friday, May 11, 2012
Dogs @ Windows
You'll really looking at this collection of photos showing dogs in windows. Webster is an expert at this as you well know. Link here.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Inside the Conservatory Looking Out
Here's proof that green is beautiful. The cloches are ready to protect some tender newly-planted seedlings. Have a great evening and I'll see you tomorrow. via
At My Cottage Yesterday After Dinner
Paper Pinwheels | DIY Tutorial
It rained all night but I woke up to bright sun. If that's not reason for celebration, I don't know what is! I love these paper pinwheels made from atlas pages, old music book pages or sheet music and wrapping paper. Here is a tutorial from Martha Stewart in case you want to make some too. There are many others with printable templates if you just do a google search for paper pinwheel pattern. image found here
UPDATE: I think I spoke too soon. The black clouds have rolled in and it looks like more rain is in the picture.
UPDATE: I think I spoke too soon. The black clouds have rolled in and it looks like more rain is in the picture.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
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