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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
A graphic designer meets with a very cute young client [Video] . . .
Tenant transforms his apartment in exchange for free rent.
A look inside the San Francisco apartment with an antiques theme renovated by its tenant, an interior designer.
In 2007, Grant K. Gibson, an interior designer, offered his future landlord a deal: in exchange for two months' free rent ($3,000), he would renovate the San Francisco apartment. Mr. Gibson sits before 18th century architectural drawings of Rome from an old book that he mounted in $20 frames.
He only wears black and white clothes so it was quite a leap to be so bold with color in the bedroom.
This antique Turkish rug and imitation-crocodile tray table were hand-me-downs from one of Mr. Gibson's clients.
All of the bamboo roman shades are from Target. I might get these for the three windows in my studio. Don't you think this young man did an amazing job for just $3,000? Be sure to view all 12 of the photographs in the New York Times slideshow.
Thanks for stopping by the cottage for an inspirational renovation. ♥Rosemary
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Thanks for stopping by the cottage for an inspirational renovation. ♥Rosemary
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Irving Penn RIP
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Flower images PACE/MACGILL GALLERY
Thanks for stopping by the cottage to view a slideshow and some flower images by a departed master of photography. ♥Rosemary
Friday, October 23, 2009
Life's Little Instruction Book, page 139 + a few photos . . .
I love this poster. You can't choose your family, but thankfully you can choose your friends.
HaHa! A designer chain saw. Chanel no less!
This handsome owl certainly picked a lovely wildflower meadow as the setting for his portrait.
Happy Friday. It's been a long busy week for me. It was very productive though. I think I will be saved by the rain on Saturday. Have a good one. Thanks for stopping by the cottage. ♥Rosemary
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Antique piece of Vampire History :: Vampire Killing Kit circa 1800 sells for $14,850.
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Dwight Stevens of Stevens Auction Company says, "I don't believe in vampires -- I've never met one. But somebody believed in them, something drove people to believe. From New Orleans to Vicksburg, these old boxes remain." Stevens has sold four vampire killing kits in his 27 years as an auctioneer with this one being the most expensive to date. Hmmm. I wonder if this kit would work on werewolves too? I can't remember a time when vampires were more popular, can you?
Thanks for stopping by the cottage for a little antiquarian fright today. ♥Rosemary
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Life's Little Instruction Book, page 138 + some of my favorite things . . .
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Bunny Williams on PBS 10/22/09 . . .
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I haven't had much time to devote to my blog recently due to all the home repairs going on around the cottage. You'll be glad to know I can see a speck of light at the end of the tunnel. ♥Rosemary
Monday, October 19, 2009
A Vintage Halloween Postcard Video . . .
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Thanks for stopping by the cottage to get in the mood for everyone's favorite holiday which is less than 2 weeks away. ♥Rosemary
Sunday, October 18, 2009
AGA Rangemaster Cookers Go Dotty After 300 Years.
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Renowed pottery designer, Emma Bridgewater, has designed an iconic polka-dot AGA. Atomic Kitten singer, Natasha Hamilton, has embellished a Rangemaster cooker with cupcakes. Eco designer and TV presenter, Oliver Heath, has created a patchwork wood-burning Rayburn and Michelin-star winning chef, Nick Nairn, has designed a fabulous tartan Falcon cooker that signifies his Scottish roots.
I don't often do two posts in one day but I found these stoves so interesting, I just couldn't wait another day. Thanks for stopping by the cottage again. ♥Rosemary
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