Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Cottage photos + others to delight you . . .

Today seems like a good day to share some photos that I've saved to my computer.


Thatched roof on an English cottage.


You know I love bookcases full of antiquarian books.


I especially love this one!


Beautiful yew hedge.


Nice screen door.


I would love to sleep in this outside room.


Love this white painted floor.


Beautiful cottage rugs for the summer.


Nice stained diamond design on a wooden kitchen floor.


A fabulous landscape by some unknown photographer.


My kind of cottage. Perfect!


I like this vine-covered cottage too.

Have a wonderful day whatever you do. See you tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by the cottage for the photo tour today. ♥Rosemary



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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

A chipmunk in my garden + an antique etching with dogs and a squirrel . . .

I can't believe how many chipmunks I see running around my property storing food for later. I was in my vestibule when I saw this one on my front wall yesterday. Could this be a sign of a cold winter? We'll just have to wait and see.



"Nuts to You" ~ A delightful etching by Marguerite Kirmse
English printmaker 1885-1954


Label on the back of the framed artwork with provenance.
Try to do this with your own antique purchases if you can.
Thanks for stopping by the cottage -- have a great day!



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Sunday, July 5, 2009

Sunday morning favors + photography . . .

My friend Jill asked me to feed and walk her dogs this morning. These dogs won't walk. All they wanted to do was sit on the bench with my mom. Webster refused to sit with them. He wanted to run and explore and found this play date to be a little on the boring side.


Winston, Annabelle, and Chloe with my beautiful mother. Believe it or not she is 88 years old and perfect except for her diminished vision from macular degeneration. She is legally blind but she does very well. She's my best friend.


Winston


Oak Leaf Hydrangea


Far end of the pool.


A pink rose.


Aloe plant.



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Saturday, July 4, 2009

Independence Day 2009 . . .

I scanned this photo of The Statue of Liberty from a very old Life Magazine. Have a wonderful holiday and be careful with those fireworks!




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Friday, July 3, 2009

Antique-loving dog + a Fireworks Video + Free Fonts to download . . .


Webster loves to rumple up this rug and use the back rung of an 18thC armchair as a chin rest. He does this all the time so it must be comfortable. It makes me laugh to see him in this awkward-looking position.



I love this font called Cursif. Looks like real handwriting.
Five Fresh Free Fonts to Download.



Here is a preview of what's coming tomorrow.
The 4th of July Fireworks in Washington D.C.
Enjoy the holiday and be safe.




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Thursday, July 2, 2009

Life's Little Instruction Book, pages 106 + 107 . . .

Today is the one year anniversary of my blog. When I did my first few posts I had not even mastered the date stamp so they remain undated. It seems like only yesterday and at the same time it feels as if I've been blogging my whole life. I honestly think I was born knowing how to work a computer even though they hadn't been invented.

...To be continued...

#361 is the hardest one yet, isn't it? Thanks for stopping by the cottage. It's always good to see you. ♥Rosemary



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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

First of July . . .


Webster up close. I couldn't get him to relax his ears.


Webster far away on our walk this morning.


Not a daisy.

Today is the first of July. I guess you could say the year is half over or is that like saying the glass is half full? Maybe it sounds better to say the last half has just begun. That's more like it. I am the eternal optimist, you know.



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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Blue sky, hot dog, and a bag of rocks in my driveway . . .

 

Yesterday's blue sky with puffy white clouds.

   

After "helping me" hang out laundry, Webster retreated to a cool, dark spot under the bed. He always leaves his feet sticking out so I will know where he is.

   

I'm beginning to think I must have something printed on my forehead that says, "Please throw something in a plastic bag in my driveway." By the way, I would never hire this person. The conspiracy continues.