Royal Family Portrait 1931

Lilibet, Margaret and Queen Mum 1931. I've never seen this one before. Love it. via

The Reading Room

I would have to sit in this unusual chair first before giving it my leal of approval. I would probably trade it for a comfy armchair and ottoman. via Amanda Patterson

BROADCHURCH tonight, Episode 3

View a trailer for tonight's episode 3 here. Thankfully I have FiOS and can watch this BBC America series "on demand" whenever the mood strikes me. I watched Episode 2 again this morning and saw things I missed when I watched it "live" last Wednesday at 10pm. That's not my finest hour and sometimes I find myself dozing off. I look forward to this weekly series because the acting is so good and the story is fascinating. In other words, I'm hooked.

Little Dog Plays Ball Alone on A River

This is so cute.

Playing fetch by himself. Click here if you can't see video above. via

Great Trollope Sofa, Book, Coffee Quote

Absolutely nothing. via

Sliding Barn Door on Bathroom

I love the brick wall. via

Door for A Walled Garden

How lovely is this garden gate/door with a round opening? I like what I see of the walled courtyard too. I have someone coming later this morning to give me an estimate on painting and repairing my cottage. I love the color of this door and am considering going "dark" or "all white". I'm leaning towards dark because my cottage is near the road and next to deep woods. Road dirt and mildew would be less visible on a darker color. Will update you later. Have a great day. xo via

Catherine, William, Baby George, Tilly and Lupo

One of the first informal portrait taken by Kate's dad, Michael Middleton.

Booth or Counter? Booth, please.

May I take your order? Do you want fries with that? via

Webster in the Car

He was soo happy to have been invited to go along on a cool Sunday evening drive.

Door Within A Big Window

Oh, how I love this. If only such architectural elements were easy to find, but they are not. It looks as if someone's going on a trip or running away from home, doesn't it? via

Free Childhood Memories

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Forest Green Door Rocks This Entrance

I wouldn't have the gathered sheer curtains on the side lights, but I like everything else. Maybe a larger lantern hanging from the overhead cornice too. via

Swimming Hole in The Sea

Have a great weekend and enjoy one of the few last weekends of summer. Isn't this natural swimming hole in the sea great? via

Dragonfly Photographed at My Cottage

Click photo to enlarge.

I snapped this dragonfly earlier today with my iPhone on an after breakfast walk with the wonder dog. Honestly, these insects are aliens with gossamer wings, for sure. my photo 

South Carolina barrier island home designed by Herlong and Associates.

I love the floating ceiling detail in this fabulous kitchen. It defines the open space without the addition of walls. via

Beautiful Hollyhocks

These hollyhocks are a beautiful study in pink and green, aren't they? Sorry I haven't been posting as much as usual. I've been mowing and weeding and all sorts of cottage catching up. Front and back mowed yesterday and today and it looks fabulous. Real estate continues to keep me busy too. Fall is definitely in the air and we are having a very cool August. 

I really enjoyed the second episode of Broadchurch last night. I've been searching for more full episodes for those of you who don't have BBC America. So far, no success. The DVD has been released in the UK so it's only a matter of time before it's available here. It really is a wonderful series. Good night, see you tomorrow.

BROADCHURCH Tonight on BBC America Episode 2

I can hardly wait until 10pm for Episode 2 of Broadchurch on BBC America. Here's a preview of tonight's episode. Click here if video doesn't appear above. If you missed Episode 1 you can watch it here. Good night, see you tomorrow.

Dog Rules for the Literary Canines

I took a quick iPhone photo of this sign in a house I was showing yesterday. It was hanging over two dog beds.  Webster can't read so he doesn't need a sign. He's practically perfect, you know! 

Another Blue Cottage Door and Window

This one is lovely too. I like the little trap door within the door for getting mail and packages and seeing who is there. Of course you could always look out the window, couldn't you? I love the roof and the brick walk and the giant plantings. Good night friends. Sleep tight. via