Thanks to JudyMac for making me do more research.
The Christmas Tree in yesterday's post was indeed in Paris. This illustrator is new to me and I love her work.
Monday, December 8, 2014
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Anton Seder (German, 1850-1916) The Plant, circa 1890
So gorgeous, and somehow symbolic of Christmas.
Artist: Anton Seder (German, 1850-1916)
The Plant, circa 1890
Saturday, December 6, 2014
A Proper Gentleman's Bathroom
I've never seen a shaving mirror like this and I love it. It's perfectly placed under the fanlight window. The sconces are perfect too. Don't you wish we could see the rest of this beautifully appointed room? via
Let a Pile of Sleeping Dachshunds Lie
Too cute for words. Don't they look happy? I might take a short nap too. via
Great Kitchen Before and After
Before -- A great old Chambers stove in a horrible kitchen.
After: -- WOW. The homeowner kept the kitchen's old Chambers stove and cabinets—now improved with new fronts and a coat of Benjamin Moore's Patriotic White—but jettisoned the Formica counters and dark backsplash in favor of marble and white subway tiles.
More fabulous before and after photos of many different projects here.
Have a great weekend! xo
Friday, December 5, 2014
Beautiful Tree Lined Road with Snow
This is so lovely. My favorite kind of with a cathedral of trees. via
Beatrix Potter Rabbits' Christmas Party - The Departure
I'm so excited that I found another watercolor I haven't seen before illustrating the Rabbits' Christmas Party by Beatrix Potter.
This one shows a big rabbit lighting the way with a lit candle as the guests put on their coats and depart.
See all the other illustrations for the Rabbits' Christmas Party in my 2009 original blog post about it here. I am so happy to see the end of the party. Somehow, Beatrix Potter and Christmas are perfect together. Enjoy! xo
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Beatrix Potter and Her Belgian Rabbit named Benjamin
I don't think I've ever seen this wonderful winter image by Beatrix Potter dated 1894. via
Or this one either from Sotheby's. There is a sweet story about the real bunny who was the inspiration for Benjamin Bunny.
Benjamin Bouncer was a Belgian rabbit and was the first of Beatrix Potter's pet rabbits. He was acquired around 1885. She bought him from a London pet shop and brought him home in a paper bag.
This never-before-seen Victorian photograph shows the real Belgian rabbit who inspired Beatrix Potter's famous character Benjamin Bunny.
Benjamin Bouncer is pictured here in the late 1880s or early 1890s. He would later become Benjamin Bunny in Beatrix Potter's novels. She said he was very tame and clever. Read more about him in a great story in The Daily Mail. I never tire of reading about her and I love finding new artwork and photos to share with all of you.
Beatrix Potter shown here with a pet dog. I don't recall ever seeing any of her artwork with dogs though I've seen many photos of her with them. Enjoy the article. xo
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