Monday, May 7, 2012

Standing in My Own Cottage Bathroom

 
Here I am -- standing in my own bathroom with my iPhone. I tried looking at the mirror and smiling but my image looked too posed. This is the real me this afternoon before I went out to take my mother to the dentist. One of these days I'll try to show you more. It's a small room but it's wonderful!


See what I mean?

20 Things To Start Doing | Great List


When shall we start? I'm moving #16 to #1 and I'm adding hula hoop to #4. via

Are you a sitter or a stander?


I have always been a stander but I think I could learn to be a sitter in this lovely bath. I love the slipcovered chair, don't you? via

Sunday, May 6, 2012

DIY Great Healthy Snack | Chocolate Dipped Nuts

 
What a great simple idea for the perfect snack to satisfy your sweet tooth while providing a good dose of protein and energy without all the unhealthy sugars. These easy to prepare nuts would make great gifts too. via goodlifeeats

My Ladies Mantle after a rainy night

I have always loved how the serrated edges of the ladies mantle leaves capture the tiny raindrops and the centers cup the big ones. Mine are thriving this year even though they looked awful at the end of last year's summer heat. They missed the cool nights most long-lived perennials prefer. I missed them too!