This milkweed photo bring back so much nostalgia for me. When I was a kid these grew everywhere and I used the puffy stuffing for my doll-bed pillows and other fun sewing projects. I've transplanted a few here at the cottage since they grow wild nearby. But nothing compares to the fields and fields of them I remember when I was in grammar school.
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Saturday, October 23, 2010
20 Wonderful Bedrooms | Architectural Digest Slideshow
The prints on the bedroom walls are all from Audubon’s original folio, and most of the birds on view, such as the passenger pigeon and the great auk, are long extinct. The owner/designer says, “I put them there to remind me every morning of my environmental responsibilities to the world.”
I like the bookcase bed and I imagine the view out the big window wall has spectacular views of the countryside in upstate New York.
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I like the bookcase bed and I imagine the view out the big window wall has spectacular views of the countryside in upstate New York.
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Brain Scan
Typographical Anatomy of Our Brain via
The "Where I Put My Glasses" part of my brain is broken. The rest of it is still fine. :-)
The "Where I Put My Glasses" part of my brain is broken. The rest of it is still fine. :-)
Friday, October 22, 2010
Onteora Club | 100 year old letter
I found this delightful letter in an attic years ago and it continues to delight me. Could an email ever replace getting a letter like this in the mail? Richard certainly was busy with his egg business and his bookkeeping too. He wasn't doing too well in math because 117 dozen = 1,404. I wonder if that old Pope Toledo is still around in an antique car collection? Click on the letter to enlarge it for easier reading. Boo Hoo, Old Father Rabbit is dead.
The Onteora Club in Tannersville, NY was founded in 1887. Today it is a private enclave with more than 80 cottages, 6 clay tennis courts, and a private golf club. This young boy's father [E. S. Godfrey] was the superintendent in 1910. The website is divided: members and visitors. Mark Twain is pictured below.
The Onteora Club in Tannersville, NY was founded in 1887. Today it is a private enclave with more than 80 cottages, 6 clay tennis courts, and a private golf club. This young boy's father [E. S. Godfrey] was the superintendent in 1910. The website is divided: members and visitors. Mark Twain is pictured below.
Arrow Points The Way To A Great Fall Weekend
Turn left when you see this arrow and you'll be guided towards a wonderful weekend.
Benjamin Franklin :: Secret Quote
Attic Kitchen
This is a beautiful kitchen and the article is about maximizing the extra space in your attic. I can't imagine running up to the third floor to cook even if the room looked like this. I prefer to think this is a kitchen wing on the ground floor with skylights. Wherever it is, I like it -- a lot.
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
Cat Companionship
These two cats seem to be enjoying each other while catching the last few rays of sun before dinner. I'll see you in the morning. Sleep tight.
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Balvaird Castle in Scotland
Balvaird Castle in Scotland photographed by ©Simon Mayson via Flickr. Wonder if it's haunted?
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Winnie-the Pooh Stamps | Royal Mail
Have you ever seen more delightful stamps? The Royal Mail has really outdone itself this time. I love, love, love these! They will surely be best sellers bringing joy to all recipients of snail mail posted with A. A. Milne characters from Pooh Corner. via
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Imaginary Library
Don't have any books? Draw some on the walls. I love this imaginary library, don't you?
via tumbler.com
via tumbler.com
Don't Forget To Feed The Birds
Image ©Marjolein Bastin scanned from one of my favorite books entitled 'From My Window' full of the most wonderful illustrations of birds.
Kitchen Pantry Makeover | Very Nice Indeed
I love seeing before and after photos of DIY projects in the home. You'll enjoy this Kitchen Pantry Makeover
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Have a Magical Day
A Canon EOS 350D and image editing program Photoshop are the only tools that were used to compose images of fairy-tales. Blue skies decorated with clouds, mushrooms, hearts and books (many hearts!) are some of the elements that populate the creations of this German artist, who only three years ago discovered the world of artistic photography. (the fairy-tale by Jeannette Woitzik)
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Birthday Pound Cake | So Good
My mother had a great birthday today. She decided she wanted a pound cake and I made the one I featured recently. Recipe here. I have to say it was delicious. We ate it with Breyer's Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. Yum.
The people on the food network are always talking about baked goods with a great crumb. I think this cake would send them to the moon bragging. I heavily buttered the pan using a big pat from my cow butter dish and baked it at 375 instead of 325 for one hour. I have a gas oven and it cooks a lot cooler than an electric one. I always crank it up an extra 50 degrees on almost every recipe. I used a big round pan with a removable bottom instead of a loaf pan. Mother and I both ate a huge wedge and decided this is the recipe I should use again and again. It was easy and the only ingredient I had to shop for was the pure lemon extract. Try it, you'll like it!
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