Antiquarian Map of British Isles 1807

A large folio hand-colored map of the British Isles in my living room.

Published in London July 1, 1807 for John Cary, Engraver and Mapseller.

This view attempts to show the large size. I framed it myself. It's one of the first things I put on my walls when I moved in the cottage over 10 years ago and I still love it. There is a small inset map of the Shetland Isles. I have no idea why I love old maps so much because I have the worst internal compass ever. I love the GPS feature on my phone and use it all the time with turn by turn voice directions and I usually have to use it to find my way back home too. Are you a good map reader? 

Custom Screen Door

I love this custom screen door that matches the pattern of the paneled door. I would love to see it from the outside looking in with the solid door closed, wouldn't you? There's a porch too. Such a nice entrance hall! via

Such a Handsome Dog

I'm so happy to have my handsome buddy back to normal. Webster is back to being his old self and isn't he handsome? I love his amber eyes. We just came in from our mid-afternoon walk on a gray day and it was fun for both of us. This was the last photo before going inside to warm up.

People Watching on Vacation

Another quote I photographed from a travel diary.

Travel Quote - Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Getting yourself out of the house is hard, isn't it? I photographed this from a travel diary.

Wonderful Original Video

This is guaranteed to make you smile. It's not scary at all. It's a very colorful spider dancing to YMCA by The Village People. You'll love it.

Click here if you can't see the video above. Original Video by Jurgen Otto

I THINK THE CAT WANTS IN

This is what she does. She stares in the window until she gets my attention.

Walk in the Rain at My Cottage

Webster and I enjoyed a nice walk in the rain several times yesterday. It never rained very hard and it was nice to be outside trying to photograph with one hand and hold the umbrella with the other. Today we have a very thick fog that will burn off later when the sun comes out.

Wonderful Pantry or Buttery

I remember seeing this photo in a book when I was designing the interior of my own pantry. I loved it then and still do. via

Sewing A Happy Medium

I found this photo that I had saved but I don't know the source. I thought this was a great label.