I'm glad to see other people are putting chairs outside in the front. I would love to see the inside of this cottage, wouldn't you? via
Friday, May 17, 2013
Around the Cottage
The head of my cast iron rooster.
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Tabitha admiring her new garden.
Herbs in Pots
Today I will make every effort to buy some herb plants as well as some seeds. via Happy Friday!
Thursday, May 16, 2013
NYC Micro-Loft with Clever Storage and Floor Plan
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Located at the top of a brownstone on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the footprint was a tiny 425 square feet, but the space stretched vertically for approximately 25 feet, and had access to a roof terrace. As it existed, the arrangement was so awkward that there wasn’t even a reasonable place to locate a bed or a couch. Read more about this Specht Harpman renovation here. Click on the small photos in the article to enlarge. I'm totally impressed!!!
Waiting for The Mailman
When are those baby chicks we ordered going to arrive? We want them now! via
Château de Chatillon garden, Bourgogne
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Château de Chatillon garden, Bourgogne | by © Jean-Baptiste Collection via I'm really into green gardens this year.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The Three Faces of Tabitha the Cat
Looking straight ahead.
Profile.
Good Night.
She loves the wood chips.
Irish Country House
Photograph by Jeff McNamara. See more of this wonderful Irish Manor designed by Tricia Foley here. I love the boxwood lawn.
Wildflower/Weed Rotation at My Cottage.
Webster in the same location thinking, "Where did all the buttercups go this year?"
Answer: "They must not like being next to a standing army of dandelions."
WOW - What a Butler's Pantry
Exceptional butler’s pantry (with actual pantry) in North Carolina by designer Kathryn Long. I can only imagine what the kitchen must look like. via
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Handsome Rooster
He is gorgeous. I love to hear the crowing of a rooster in the distance. I recently met the one I can hear from my cottage. He's black and white. I've been eating fresh eggs for a week today. via
Shallow Gallery Shelves for Artwork
This is such a great idea for a collector of framed artwork. No more holes in the walls when you get something new and want to display it. via
Front Garden at My Cottage
Here is another view of my freshly restored front entrance. I'm liking it more and more. I'm calling it my unGarden. Sometimes you have to rip most of your plantings out and start afresh. I shall be very picky about what goes in from now on. Herbs in pots will come next. Click photo to enlarge.
First Look: Cottage Wood Chips Finished
I am finally finished with my wood chip project. I'll take more photos later when this area is shaded. The cool weather we've been having is the only thing that made this possible. I still have some tweeking to do but thought you might want a quick peek at the fruits of my hard labor. I've never had furniture in the front but thought I might enjoy sitting out here when it's too hot in the back later this summer. It's close to the kitchen for cold glasses of iced tea with mint. Click photo to enlarge. I filled up lots of holes around the property with the weeds I dug up and carted away. Now I'm off to some realtor open houses.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Wonderful Walled Courtyard
How delightful! I love the turquoise gate and the long farm table with the decorative tile top surrounded by bentwood twig chairs. What a wonderful private enclosed outdoor space for enjoyment, gardening, dining, and entertaining. via
Pink Hollyhocks
My favorite old-fashioned flowers. Don't they look nice outside the window of this log home? via
DIY: Gingham-Checked Painted Walls
WOW, what a great look! Click on the following link for detailed instructions, in four simple steps, on How To Paint Gingham-Checked Walls from Southern Living. I love the plain upholstery, draperies, carpet and accessories with the only pattern coming from the walls. It's really stunning, agreed?
Photo: Laurey W. Glenn
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