! Best Powder Room !

The black floating sink inset into the white wood paneling is absolutely stunning. What a wonderful design for a small space. It's just wonderful! Tour other rooms in this Houston home here. Enjoy! xo

Tiny Duck with Giant Girlfriend

Love at first sight.

She loves him too.

Read the delightful article about a male green-winged teal (one of the smallest ducks in North America) who fell in love with a Mallard three times his size.

This story warms my heart.♡🦆

Love is love.

All photos by SHANNON EMMEL

https://www.thedodo.com/daily-dodo/tiny-duck-is-obsessed-with-giant-girlfriend-three-times-his-size

Enjoy!

xo

Small but Wonderful Home Office

It's wonderful, isn't it?

I love the potted plants in the window.

I love a small home office and this one is the best.

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Perfect Summer Bedroom

Isn't this gorgeous? I love the ceiling. 

I would prefer no rug under the bed though.

I would want to put my bare feet on a cool bare floor in the summer. The rug could go back for the winter.

Photo found here.

xo

Contest Winning Galley Kitchen

So nice. If you can't have a window over the sink, try to have one nearby. I love this bench under that grand tall window. 

deVOL kitchens (Image credit: DeVol)

Get ready for a joy ride of great kitchens.

https://www.devolkitchens.co.uk/blog/the-most-loved-devol-kitchens-of-2020

"Beating out bigger and grander rooms, this small and understated kitchen clinched the top spot at the very last moment! Whilst many of us dream of large sprawling kitchens with islands, dining tables and counter space galore, the reality, particularly in the city, is often a small room which can fit only the necessities. However, this project shows that even a small space can give you the kitchen of your dreams, all you need is well-made furniture and some clever design."

Spring Flowers Just Outside The Door

S P R I N G

Tulips and dogwood blossoms.

Just perfect. via

Have a great weekend!

xo

Ants have Aphid Friends: Who Knew?

“Ants and the Aphids” (© Prathamesh Ghadekar. All rights reserved.) Winner, Natural World. Aphids and ants coexist in a symbiotic relationship: The aphids suck the sap of plants and then secrete a substance called honeydew that feeds the ants, who in turn protect the aphids from predators.

The above photo was the winner of the Natural World Category. See all the winners🏆 of this contest -- Smithsonian Magazine Announces Winners of Its 19th Annual Photo Contest Be sure and click on the link. Each and every photograph is absolutely wonderful. xo

Wonderful Country Kitchen

I have been saving this photo on my desktop for ages and I have no idea where I found it. Later today I'll search for the photo source. Isn't this a wonderful country kitchen? Don't you want to pull up a chair and have a cup of coffee? The drop-leaf table is all set up for that and acts as a kitchen island as well. I am calling the blue and white checked table covering oil cloth. Can you still buy that? It lasted forever and was so much easier to wipe down than to launder and iron a tablecloth. I grew up in the era when nothing was used rough dried but had to be starched and ironed. That was the only household task my mother despised. xo

Best Repurposed Under Sink Cabinet

This sink cabinet juts out into the room like a piece of furniture that has been converted for use in the kitchen. Designed by Gregory Vaughan of Kelley Designs, Inc. I honestly thought this was an old piece of furniture that was repurposed. It's fabulous, isn't it? More kitchen trends here.

History of the Easter Bunny

Gearing up for the big day in less than two weeks. via

Benjamin Franklin Documentary on PBS Tonight

I am definitely excited about the first two-hour segment tonight @8pm and the final two hours tomorrow night. Benjamin Franklin has been fascinating to me. Be sure to set your DVR, stream on PBS Video, or watch live tonight on PBS. 

More viewing information here.