Carpenter Gothic Cottage - Artist's Studio

This small 19th-century white clapboard house in Bangall, NY doesn’t look like a workplace, but the jewelry designer Gabriella Kiss’s studio is located inside. You are in for a real treat. There is a wonderful slideshow of the inside compliments of The New York Times. via

More Please

Webster always carries his bowl around with him if he has just finished eating a particularly delicious breakfast or supper and wants more. This photo was taken after breakfast yesterday. He had leftover vegetable soup on top of his kibble.

Fermo Italy Public Library Globe Room

Have you ever seen a better globe in a better setting? You could get lost in this room. via

Portland Bungalow

Portland home by architect Brian Hanlen -- house plan details here.

Elephant in Golden Light

Golden Pachyderm by Morkel Erasmus Click image to enlarge. Gorgeous photo of a gorgeous animal.

Wonderful Oscar-Nominated Animated Romantic Video

This is the most charming thing I've seen in ages.

PAPERMAN is a full length short film from Disney Studios. I promise you will love it. Chick here if you can't see it on my blog. This will be the best six minutes of your day. Read more about this Oscar Nominated film here.

Boat House

Love the oar handles on the doors. via

Spruce Bough in Fog

I took this photo this morning after a walk in the fog and mist. Webster and Tabitha went with me as usual. We are pretty worried about the coming storm bringing hard rain and wind overnight. We got a bulletin from the town in our email saying they are going to be in emergency mode along with the power company. They want people to secure things that might blow away like garbage can lids and snow shovels. I hope we don't lose power again. See you tomorrow. 

Tip #3 from Tabitha the Cottage Cat

Never admit your guilt. Always feign innocence.

Potted Plants Inside

I love the rustic table just inside this conservatory. There are no saucers underneath any of the pots so maybe it's faux bois. It looks like real wood to me though. Photo from a slideshow at House to Home in an article about 10 decorating ideas to energize your home.