Kitchen Doors that Open Out

Hmmm. Would this work at my cottage? If my two French doors were divided and opened out, I could have full-length draperies to block the blinding sun in the summer and the cold drafts in the winter. I must investigate this idea. The only time it might be a problem would be during a deep snow. I like the teak flooring squares on the balcony floor too. Nice! via

All is calm at my home this morning after a day of frightful wind yesterday and last night. I lost power for a short period four times and appreciated having a generator. Some large trees came down in the woods but not on my property. The wind after I went to bed was the worst. It sounded like a freight train but I diverted my ears to the TV and watched The Nun's Story on TCM that I had recorded earlier in the day. I had never seen it and enjoyed it very much. Audrey Hepburn was great. Have a peaceful weekend and be safe if you live on coast where the tides are going to be a problem this morning and this evening. See you later. xo

Happy Birthday Audrey Hepburn

Today she would have been 85. I enjoyed reading this article about her early life. I honestly didn't know anything about her childhood or her parents. I made this illustrated quote several years ago around a stamp that honored her.

Letter: Cary Grant to Audrey Hepburn

How very lovely. via

Audrey Hepburn Gardening Quote

Goodnight, everyone. See you tomorrow.

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DIY Topography Pillows with Tutorial

I love quotes by Audrey Hepburn via

Tutorial via my pin on Pinterest

Dancing With The Stars | Audrey Hepburn

Dancing Lesson. Date unknown. Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993). We still miss her.*

Celebrities with Big Dogs

Audrey Hepburn Walks Her Dog

Movie Stars and their large dogs ~ photos from vintage Life Magazines. Gallery - LIFE Click to see many more photos.

Must Change Attitude

©Mary Engelbreit

I sent this darling image to a friend with a young daughter who cut her own hair. The beauty parlor "fixed" it into an Audrey Hepburn short cut and now she's growing it out. I love this style, don't you? The pouty face is perfect for this particular little girl as well. I'm off to an office meeting this morning. See you later.

Audrey Hepburn Illustrated Quote for A Sunday

Isn't it wonderful that Audrey Hepburn was brought up to put others first? What great parents she must have had. We still miss her loveliness, don't we?
 

Audrey Hepburn Picking Daisies

Audrey Hepburn spent her childhood in Arnheim, Netherlands under the Nazi occupation in WWII according to her biography. This scene was photographed in England in 1951 showing her picking flowers in a field during a filming break in Sussex. ~ Popperfoto/Getty Images

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Audrey Hepburn and E.T.

Audrey Hepburn photographed by Richard Avedon - New York 1967

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial came to Earth in 1982
Was he looking for his mother?

Am I the first person to notice the similarity between these two beloved movie stars? Was Steven Spielberg influenced by this Richard Avedon portrait? I know he's an art collector. Did he base this adorable Science Fiction character on this photograph? Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993) was still alive when the movie was released. I wonder if she saw it and remembered this photo shoot? I think she would have loved being called E.T.'s mother, don't you?

Photo credits Audrey and E.T.

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Audrey Hepburn Classic Photos + A Quote

Audrey Hepburn

"Pick the day. Enjoy it to the hilt. The day as it comes and people as they come. The past, I think, has helped me appreciate the present and I don't want to spoil any of it by fretting about the future."

Great advice from our favorite icon. Enjoy this day per her advice.



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Audrey Hepburn Cat

HaHa . . . This cat really does look like Audrey Hepburn, doesn't she?



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Rare Audrey Hepburn Stamps | Auction in Germany

It seems hard to believe, but a block of 10 stamps printed in the last decade, is almost certainly the priciest Post-War stamp item anywhere.

The entire 2002 print run was ordered to be destroyed after Hepburn's son, Sean Ferrer, objected to the cigarette holder dangling from the actress' mouth and refused to grant copyright. But the Finance Ministry had already delivered advance copies of the Hepburn stamps to Deutsche Post for approval. Thirty of these proof copies escaped destruction when an unknown employee pocketed them and used them to send letters postmarked from Berlin. [read more]. The auction of this unused sheet could bring in excess of $1 Million Dollars.

The proceeds (100%) will benefit UNICEF and the Audrey Hepburn children's foundation. This October 16th auction will be worth watching for sure.

UPDATE: Auction Sale Price -- this rare sheet of stamps fetched 430,000 euros (£377,324) [$601,000 USD] at a charity auction in Berlin, two-thirds of which will go to help educate children in sub-Saharan Africa.



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Audrey Hepburn Liked Chocolate Cake

"Let's face it, a nice creamy chocolate cake does a lot for a lot of people; it does for me." Audrey Hepburn

Have you ever seen a lovelier bride? found on Tumblr

Givenchy Postage Stamp | France

This image makes me want to write a letter.

Two women represent the typical Givenchy style of the 50s and 60s: Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy. By furnishing Hollywood movie stars beginning in 1953, Givenchy achieved a popularity like never before. A rather sad event brought global attention to Givenchy dresses. When John F.Kennedy was assassinated, the world witnessed a mourning Kennedy family all dressed in Givenchy clothes. Jackie Kennedy ordered a Givenchy dress for the funeral, which was especially flown in from Paris. It is said, that at that time, the Givenchy atelier possessed individual patterns sheets for every female member of the Kennedy family. In 1955, he introduced separates and then the Orlon-fabric to the haute couture. His designs are elegant and refined.  via google images

UPDATE: Audrey Hepburn Auction December 8, 2009

UPDATE: The black cocktail dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in the film 'How to Steal a Million' has sold for nearly $100,000 at auction.

Kerry Taylor Auctions says the Chantilly lace dress was purchased by an anonymous bidder for 60,000 pounds (about $97,700). The auctioneer said the Dec. 8 sale made a total of 268,320 pounds ($436,567) and that half of the net proceeds will go to The Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund.



Many of Audrey Hepburn's most famous outfits including the coat, knitted top, and little black dress above will be going under the hammer to raise money for The Audrey Hepburn Children's Fund. Kerry Taylor Auctions will be holding the sale on December 8th in London. Browse the catalog ~ scroll down to the end of the page. Audrey's items are on pages 15, 16, and 17; items #283-331. Why not treat yourself to an early Christmas present and help a worthy cause at the same time?




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Audrey Hepburn Stamp With Quote

I never tire of reading about the inspirational Audrey Hepburn, do you? "Others matter more than you do, so don't fuss, dear, get on with it." Now what could be more to the point and funny too? She was beautiful inside and out. Love her, Rosemary.




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Audrey Hepburn Illustrated Quote

I made this illustrated quote honoring Audrey Hepburn's inner beauty some time ago. It's timeless, isn't it?

An illustrated quote + a couple of great pics . . .

Another wonderful + inspiring quote by Audrey Hepburn.


Isn't this the best staircase?
I love the risers painted to look like books!


I think the ceiling works very well in this room.

Thanks for stopping by the cottage for my daily blog post. Things are in full swing at my house and at the real estate office. Busy times are here again. ♥Rosemary




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