At My Cottage Yesterday After Dinner

I love the little faces on these tiny violas that are a johnny jump up variety. They are in a big pot at my front door. Who doesn't love a pansy face?

Webster the wonder dog was in deep thought about something. Mother and I were headed for the chairs that look like two tiny dots in the way back.

Paper Pinwheels | DIY Tutorial

It rained all night but I woke up to bright sun. If that's not reason for celebration, I don't know what is! I love these paper pinwheels made from atlas pages, old music book pages or sheet music and wrapping paper. Here is a tutorial from Martha Stewart in case you want to make some too. There are many others with printable templates if you just do a google search for paper pinwheel pattern. image found here
UPDATE: I think I spoke too soon. The black clouds have rolled in and it looks like more rain is in the picture.

Ode to Scones | 25 Delicious and Unusual Recipes

I'll have one of each please! Are you drooling yet? Recipes here.

Nice Bathtub Shelf

This would be perfect for a bathtub that has no overhead shower. via

Another Rainy Day

The whole month of May has been behaving like April was supposed to but did not. I shall complain no more about not having rain. Has it been this way at your house too? via

From the Pen of: Kurt Vonnegut

So true. via

Tudor Herbal, 1520

Back when unicorns roamed the earth. via

Maurice Sendak | RIP

Maurice Sendak June 10,1928 - May 8,2012 via

Outbuilding with Chickens

I want to go inside and so do the chickens. via

A Really Nice Farmhouse Kitchen

 

Designed By: John R. Schroeder. Click here for slideshow and further description of this charming farmhouse in Connecticut.