Monday, November 8, 2010
Antique Owl Andirons
I've always liked figural cast iron andirons -- especially the owls. My friend Jill has a pair with eyes made from antique marbles. These are nice too. Another friend has a pair of Hessian Soldiers. It's a good time to fire them up now that it's getting colder.
Sliding Barn Door To Cover TV
I just can't get enough of these interior sliding doors mounted on hardware originally designed for barns. I especially like the idea of hiding the television set and other electronics behind a small one. Found here. Now someone will have to design a garage-door-opener remote for the lazy viewer.
My other posts about interior sliding doors are here.
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Woolen Socks Drying Beside An Open Fire + A Kitten
I can hardly wait for a day like this -- drying my socks and mittens in front of an open fire while drinking a cup of hot chocolate. Won't be long now.
This little kitten already dressed for such an occasion could sit there with me too.
This little kitten already dressed for such an occasion could sit there with me too.
I was astonished to learn that Suzanne in Connecticut had snow this morning. She posted some lovely pictures on her blog. Oh dear, I must get my gutters cleaned this week before it comes this way.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Good Night Moon
Time to turn off the computer and see if there's anything to watch on Sunday night TV. See you in the morning. Sleep tight. It always takes me a few days to get used to the new time. So far, I'm not a fan of this early darkness. It makes me sleepy way too early.
Vintage Mother Goose Alphabet To Cut and Paste
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Cut and paste with your scissors or your photo editing software. This would be good for creating an advent calendar for the upcoming Christmas season too. I'm sure you will think of many other handcrafted items to make using it. I scanned this pictorial alphabet from one of my antiquarian books on Historic Alphabets and Initials. Other alphabets available here.
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An Elegant Conservatory
Smiling Lamb to Cheer You
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Saturday, November 6, 2010
Don't Forget To Set Your Clocks Back Tonight
Optical Illusion Garden Backdrop
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Turquoise Blue Door in Brussels
This is quite an amazing entrance, isn't it? There are more views of #6, a wonderful Art Nouveau building in Brussels here.
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The Majestic Plastic Bag - A Mockumentary Narrated by Jeremy Irons
Another Vintage Alphabet To Cut and Paste
Friday, November 5, 2010
Grace Kelly Wasn't A Fan of Hollywood
"I hated Hollywood. It’s a town without pity. Only success counts. I know of no other place in the world where so many people suffer from nervous breakdowns, where there are so many alcoholics, neurotics and so much unhappiness. —Grace Kelly"
White Bedroom with Fireplace :: So Nice
I think I'll bed down here tonight with a big roaring fire. We're having damp chilly weather here at the cottage and this room looks nice and cozy for Webster and me. It would be a nice room to wake up there just tomorrow morning to start the weekend. Have a good one.
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Beautiful Early American Dollhouse
This is wonderful. I am so glad Nancy Allen's signed dollhouse survived in such good shape. If only those walls could talk. Massive size: 47" high x 5'6" wide. Image found on 1stdibs but was sold.
Mr. Big Ears ~ Two Versions
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