Looking Up in Canterbury Cathedral

Isn't this a gorgeous photo? via 

I would much rather look up at this instead of a falling ball in Times Square. 

Teleport me there at midnight! 

Happy New Year!

Center Chimney Garden Cottage + Plans

I don't see a utility room for the furnace so maybe this is just a summer cottage. It's a lovely design, isn't it? It would be perfect for someone with no possessions or desire to have any. Smile. Maybe there could be a barn close by for all your stuff. I like the side porch with french door access from both the living room and bedroom. This could be a house to aspire to if I ever sell almost everything I own. Found here.

Beatrix Potter Original Watercolors "This Pig Went to Market"

Sotheby's London, English Literature, History, Children's Books and Illustrations, 10 July 2012. Potter, Beatrix, Complete Set of Four Watercolours (on Three Sheets) for 'This Pig Went to Market,' £61,250.

I keep finding more and more unknown Beatrix Potter artwork. I'm happy about that and hope you are too.

The illustrations were originally published in "Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes," published in 1922. The first drawings shows a colonial looking pig riding a horse and cart to the market while another pig lounges on the fence with the intent of staying home. To accompany the text "This Pig had a bit of Meat; This Pig had none," the second illustration shows a grandmotherly pig frying meat (we're hoping it's not pork), while another pig-companion peels potatoes. A third drawing brings the rhyme to a close, depicting an adorable weeping pig who can't find its way home.

Images and text found here.

View full-size images at the Sotheby's site here - use arrow > to see all three.

You are welcome.

xo

Enjoy the Christmas Lights

I'm still enjoying riding around after dark to see the Christmas lights. They will be going away soon so try to really enjoy them this week. This animated gif is quite magical, isn't it? via

Very Nice White Kitchen

I love this one and I can find nothing wrong with it. Very well thought out. via

Pie Crust Crimping Sampler

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Red Roof in The Highlands of Scotland

lovely photograph by david eustace

What a great pop of red.

Nantucket Residence: Pilgrim Court

I like it. It's not too over the top. This design on a small lot would work almost anywhere. I'm in! The Nantucket location is the icing on the cake.

Pilgrim Court residence, Nantucket. Real Estate Listing Here. Yikes.

It's a rainy Sunday here at the cottage and I can hear the heavy breathing near me from Webster's food coma. He had a big baked sweet potato chopped up in his breakfast kibble. I'm not sure where Tabitha is but it's either in her kitchen basket or in my bed. She went out early before the sun came up so she's down for the count for the rest of the morning. See you later. xo

Twilight in the Snow

My favorite time of day is here. I always like to be home when it gets dark. Sometimes that's hard to do in the winter when the days are short but I usually manage. I'm definitely a winter person. This snow scene with the moon is lovely, isn't it? Have a great evening. xo via

Dining Room in An Old House

I love all the architectural elements in an old house, don't you? Board and batten doors, wide floor boards, winding staircase, and the furniture too. I love rush seat chairs and trestle tables. via