Sunday, August 22, 2010

My Radiators Are The Best

Wow. It is feeling very much like fall today. Time to think about things like getting the furnace serviced. The decorative radiators here at the cottage put out the best kind of radiant heat you could ever hope for.


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Daffodils in Green Vase

I found this green vase under the sink of my cottage when I bought it in 2001. I use it to be reminded of the original owner since I'm only the second one.


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Have a Beautiful Sunday

Heiligenblut in Austria. The Gothic pilgrimage church of Saint Vinzenz, with its needle spire, was built between 1460-1491.


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Saturday, August 21, 2010

Seed Saver 2010 | Envelope for Saving Seeds


Here is another seed saving envelope for 2010 ~ A free download.
Click on the first image to print 2 on a page.
Click on the second image to print one large envelope on a page. You can run it through the printer once more to get two large ones on a page. Just be mindful of how you position the paper the second time around.
Happy Gardening and Seed Saving.


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Cozy Nook Under The Stairs

I guess you could call this a windowless seat under the stairs. Don't you love it? The sisal runner and the rope railing are very nice too. via

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Have a Beautiful Weekend

It is overcast at my house today which means I can continue my weeding project in constant shade. Forgive me if I am not overly enthusiastic. I hope your vista is full of sun rays and maybe a few sheep.
image from Flickr.


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Life's Little Instruction Book | Volume II | Page 19


More great advice from H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Have a great weekend.


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Friday, August 20, 2010

Mies van der Rohe Admired Thomas Chippendale

Mies van der Rohe, he master of 20th century modern design admired the skill of the 18th century cabinet maker Thomas Chippendale.


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My Dog Tulip | History and Movie Trailer

Christopher Plummer, Lynn Redgrave, Isabella Rosalini, Englishmen and Dogs. What's not to like? Based on J.R. Ackerley's 1956 memoir, My Dog Tulip premieres at Film Forum in NYC on September 1st. It's the first movie ever fully animated without using paper. Click on the YouTube icon on the movie website to see more about how this movie was created using only a computer http://www.tulipthedog.com/



I can't wait to see this movie. I must get the book from the library too.


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Thursday, August 19, 2010

A Real Secret Garden

Totally head over heels in love with this authentic secret garden.


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