Orangery in Wales

Plas Brondanw Orangery in Wales. Wonderful summerhouse in the garden of Portmeirion architect Clough Williams-Ellis' house.

Photo by Gareth Hughes

Lighthouse Wallpaper

So nice in a boy's bath. My Photo.

Perfect Prelude to Spring

I have several vintage spades with handles like this. They are real works of art and wonderful reminders of happy gardening days gone by. I woke up to a beautiful sunny morning and a scary weather report for tomorrow. Hopefully, it is much ado about nothing. This photo is a perfect prelude to spring, isn't it? via

Another Great Galley Kitchen

I keep finding great ones, don't I? The runner is perfect here. I really love this one designed by Best and Company in NYC. via

Who will answer?

Dare I ring the bell? What if a Hobbit answers? I don't speak Middle-earth. via

Dunrobin Castle - Scotland

Dunrobin Castle in the Scottish Highlands near Inverness. via

Goodnight Spinning World

This owl makes my head spin. Goodnight via

The Lure of Books c.1911

‘The Lure of Books’ 1911 by Coles Phillips.
Life magazine (June 8, 1911)

Over one hundred years later, it is still impossible to clean around books without getting distracted. via

Maggie Smith as Lady Grantham

I miss watching Downton Abbey on Sunday nights, don't you? via

Old Hotel Silver Fish Serving Platter

I use this large hotel silver fish platter as a tray on top of an oval stool in front of my green checked sofa and it works very well for serving tea and displaying small silver objects. The pierced decorative insert acts as a strainer and is removable. It's another rummage sale find that I like a lot.