Dog Days of Summer

Or should I say The Last Dog of Summer? It's almost over but don't wish what's left away . . . enjoy it to the fullest. I love this cute bull terrier via.

Click orange square to subscribe via feed reader or email.

A Black Bear Cub With Jar Stuck on Head

The marines are calling him Jarhead.
Florida bear rescued after getting head stuck in jar
"It may seem like a story ripped from the pages of 'Winnie the Pooh,' but a little black bear is alive after Florida biologists removed a plastic bottle stuck on its head for at least 10 days." Poor little guy . . . he must have been so scared.



Click orange square to subscribe via feed reader or email.

Monograms for Hand Embroidery

A is for Alphabet.

B is for Beautiful.

C is for Celtic.

D is for Design.

E is for Embroidery.

F is for Font.

The rest of this Celtic Knotwork Alphabet can be found here along with other vintage alphabets for hand embroidery. When the page loads scroll down a bit past the ads to see the wonderful designs. Aren't you glad I found these for you? Now I want to monogram some linens. Click images to enlarge. Print and use your scanner to enlarge or reduce. You can also use your photo editing program. You can make stationery too. Have fun however you decide to use this and the other alphabets.



Click orange square to subscribe via feed reader or email.

A River Runs Through This Beautiful Landscape

Have you ever seen more beautiful scenery? Have a lovely day.



Click orange square to subscribe via feed reader or email.

The Big C on Showtime with Laura Linney

I already have Showtime and I've been looking forward to next Monday's premier of a new series starring Laura Linney entitled The Big C. The website is offering a sneak preview of the full episode in case you want to watch it first before deciding to order. I have FiOS and pay around $8.00 per month for this premium channel which I think is a bargain. Here is the link. I've already watched the episode and it's going to be a great show. Enjoy. Let me know what you think if you watch it.



Click orange square to subscribe via feed reader or email.

Boy (8 years old) Designs Wallpaper

His name is Otto. He's 8 years old and lives in Sweden. I love his drawings of ships on wallpaper, don't you? Order here and see more views of this paper in rooms. Very cool.

Click orange square to subscribe via feed reader or email.

My Plans For Today

This is how I will be spending the day. Smiling . . . if only this were true. Have a great weekend.



Click orange square to subscribe via feed reader or email.

The Story of Cosmetics | Annie Leonard Video

How toxic is your bathroom? Watch this short but informative video and find out.



Learn about how major loopholes in U.S. federal law allow the $50 billion beauty industry to put unlimited amounts of chemicals into personal care products with no required testing, no monitoring of health effects and inadequate labeling requirements—making cosmetics among the least-regulated consumer products on the market. Think twice before putting on that lipstick, you might be putting on lead!

If you ever find yourself with a spare 20 minutes or so please watch Annie's video entitled THE STORY OF STUFF. It will forever change your shopping habits.

Click orange square to subscribe via feed reader or email.

Baby Tenrecs at Bronx Zoo | Hedgehog Lookalikes

A Handful of Baby Tenrecs - ZooBorns: "In late June, the Bronx Zoo welcomed two baby Lesser Hedgehog Tenrecs. While they might look like hedgehogs, and even have hedgehog in their name, they are actually a totally different family of mammals. Tenrec species come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, with some looking like hedgehogs, some like mice, and some even like otters!" I've never even heard of a tenrec, have you? They are very cute.



Click orange square to subscribe via feed reader or email.

Beautiful Landscape with Sun Rays

I hope this amazing image inspires you to have a beautiful day. pixdaus



Click orange square to subscribe via feed reader or email.

Fabulous Bathroom Vanity

Have you ever seen a better double vanity in a bathroom? I haven't. via my ideal home

Neglect In The Garden

I'm ashamed to say this is completely unstaged and accurately shows the condition of my garden. The weeds are winning and I don't even care. They are in the ground which is like concrete. I'm waiting for a rainy spell before I even consider trying to remedy the situation.

Click orange square to subscribe via feed reader or email.

UFO and Thistles

I was out early this overcast morning and photographed a UFO coming in for a landing on a thistle. I don't think I should report it, do you?



Click orange square to subscribe via feed reader or email.

Bembo's Zoo | Interactive Animal Alphabet

Bembo's Zoo is a fabulous children's book that comprises pictures of animals made entirely with letters and punctuation marks. It is also a wonderful interactive website (with sound) that will delight young and old alike. It requires Flash and you are offered the opportunity to download it if you don't have it. It's very safe so don't be afraid. Treat yourself to a visit to the website and please share with your young friends. It's great, isn't it? Click here to visit if you know you have Flash. Otherwise use the link above.

Click orange square to subscribe via feed reader or email.

Nice Gallery Wall

I could go with less stuff on the table but I like the arrangement underneath and on the walls. via




Click orange square to subscribe via feed reader or email.