A Perfect Sunday Morning

What could be better?

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Hang Tight, Pup. We can do this.

So adorable. He is hanging on for dear life and looks very trusting, doesn't he? It's wonderful to think about them growing up together. Good night. See you in the morning. xo.

My Kitchen Ceiling

My kitchen, looking up.

It's impossible to photograph my kitchen and show the ceiling so here it is. The high hat is over my kitchen sink and the AC vent is on the attic wall over the living room opening. The light fixture is over my farm table. When I woke up this morning it was raining lightly but now it's bright and sunny and warm. So nice!!! Enjoy your weekend.

Best Seat in The House

This looks super cozy, doesn't it?

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Cottage Views

View from command central (living room sofa).

Looking up on a rencent walk out back with Webster.

Looking down after a short shower.

What a Bunch

They seem very comfortable posing for the camera, don't they? I love their facial expressions. via

Letter: Cary Grant to Audrey Hepburn

How very lovely. via

Tea for Breakfast

I'll have coffee but I'd be happy to make tea as well, if that's your preference. via

White on White with a Touch of Grey

This entrance is fabulous! It opens to the courtyard shown below. You don't often see white shutters, do you?

Considered for demolition, this c.1950 house in Bryn Mawr PA on a 4-acre sloped and overgrown property was recovered with major renovations and additions. Besides tight spaces there was no true entry. Archer and Buchanan Architects took care of that problem and more. See more pics here. Very nice indeed.

Salt or Unsalted?

Yesterday's snow looked exactly like rock salt.

This is actually an old concrete herb marker for "rosemary" -- if you look closely you can read the first four letters. The last four are very faint and have nearly worn away. In this photo, doesn't it look as if she's sprinkling salt on the ground?

How do you like your leaves, plain or salted?

Prince Charles Quietly Takes Charge

HRH Prince Charles in Birkhall, the private residence of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall in Scotland. photographs by Nadav Kander for TIME

Read short article here. I must look for this magazine at the library. I love Prince Charles.

Birdbath in the First Snow

The snow looked like rock salt but it is gone now.

An Apple A Day

This looks like a good one, doesn't it? It's ripening on the tree in England. via 

We had a dusting of snow this morning and it's a very gray day. 

Guess who doesn't care?

Delightful Cottage on the Water

Lovely setting, beautifully landscaped. Don't you wish we could go inside?

Steven Gambrel, designer.

Today is Veterans' Day

Click here if you can't see the video below.

Roger Waters and the Wounded Warrior Band featuring LCpl Tim Donley. Roger Waters lost both his father and grandfather to war. This heroic performance is so very moving. Really, there are no words. Wounded, but not broken. Watch another video about the history behind this band here.

Sleeping with a Spotted Cow

Webster was so happy last night when I brought his spotted cow down from the third floor. It makes a perfect pillow for the wonder dog who is an expert at getting comfortable.

The Trees are Bare

It's very windy outside tonight (actually it's howling down the chimney) and the few remaining leaves will probably be gone tomorrow. Hope you had a nice weekend. I certainly did. This photo is from the inside of my newly painted fence looking out. xo, Rosemary

Rosemary Potato Kale Tart

Rosemary Potato Kale Tart with Ricotta and Parm

Click here for the recipe that makes one 9" tart. 

YUM. This looks like a great chilly November Sunday night supper, doesn't it?

Sherlock on PBS

As I mentioned in a previous post, I'm very excited that Sherlock will be following Downton Abbey in January. I've watched Season I and will watch the final episode of Season II tonight.
Have you seen it? It's a wonderful series. I don't know why I didn't watch it the first time around but I can't wait for Season III.

I'm posting the free links I used to watch the series below the photo in case you want to catch up too. I tried watching on my laptop but the annoying ads kept playing out loud while the program was running several times. SO, I emailed the links to myself and watched on my iPad. Problem solved. Full screen viewing is recommended. I LOVE this series!!!

Sherlock, Season One, Episode 1 - A Study in Pink

Sherlock, Season One, Episode 2 - The Blind Banker

Sherlock, Season One, Episode 3 - The Great Game

Sherlock, Season Two, Episode 1 - A Scandal in Belgravia

Sherlock, Season Two, Episode 2 - The Hounds of Baskerville

Sherlock, Season Two, Episode 3 - The Reichenbach Fall

Antique Farmhouse with Metal Roof

An historic dutch colonial house in Ghent, New York, has an antique standing seam metal roof in black. James Dixon Architect matched the roofing material on the addition they designed

I've always loved standing seam metal roofs. This addition is very seamless, isn't it? I was very interested in the architect's statement about metal roofs: "Because of its durability, metal roofs make a great 'green' choice. Shake roofs are lovely, but the material available today only lasts about ten years or so, compared to thirty-plus for metal." I know his statement about shake roofs is right because I have two friends with hand-cut cedar shake roofs that have been replaced or need to be replaced in fewer than 10 years. I find this quite shocking, especially since these wooden roofs are so expensive. 

Here is the link for a great article on standing seam metal roofs. The house above is the third one down. If I ever have to replace my roof, I'll certainly consider a metal one.