Thursday, May 21, 2015

The Art of The Silversmith

Antique sterling creamer circa 1880. 
Yes, please, I'd like a little cream in my coffee and the creamer in my purse.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Gallery Wall Behind a Desk

This is quite wonderful, isn't it? What a great place to sit and day dream. I love it all! xo

Antique Globe on Stand

Vintage (circa 1914-1924) Terrestrial Table Globe on Tripod Stand from W. and A.K. Johnston Limited, Edinburgh via

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

WOW. What a Laundry Room

If you've ever dreamed of a combination laundry room, flower arranging, potting room, this is definitely it. via

Floor on The Ceiling too.

Wonderful Floor and Ceiling treatments. 
Love both of them in this hallway.

Cone of Shame for Humans

This made me laugh. We all probably know someone we can send this to, don't we? 
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Monday, May 18, 2015

Beautiful Family Entry

This is too pristine to be called a mudroom and I'm sure everyone is trained to leave the mud outside. It's beautiful, isn't it? via

The Human Body, Animated

This is great, isn't it? via

Illustrations: Animals w/ Wanderlust


These two are my favorites. See more wonderful crafts and pictures from children's books showing animals with wanderlust here.

Saturday, May 16, 2015

A Picture-Perfect Cottage

Oh.My.Goodness. 
I love this cottage on the edge of the woods.
Have a great weekend.
xo

Outside Fireplace Deck: NC Mountains

This elevated covered deck with a fireplace wall in the mountains of North Carolina is fabulous. I'm sure many chilly evenings will be enjoyed there by the owners and their guests. There's just something about an open fire, right? via

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Antique Window Mirror in A Bathroom

I love the repurposed mirror. It's quite stunning in this fabulous bath or powder room, isn't it? via

Busy as a Bee

I have been very busy outside all week long and things are shaping up very nicely. The weather went from 20 degrees above normal for this time of year to below normal and I like that. I can work all day without stopping if it is breezy, cloudy and cool as it was yesterday. My peonies are up and the buds get a little larger each day. via

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Very Nice Screened Porch

I like the sliding door, the outside light, and the decorative woodwork to protect the screening. A friend of mine calls this the XO pattern.

Lovely House, Lovely Landscaping

Simply gorgeous. via
Aren't the PeeGee hydrangea standards perfect?
I found a great tutorial for hydrangea propagation here. Keep scrolling down to see all the helpful hints readers have provided. I like the last method best. Here's the home page with helpful information on the enjoyment and care of all hydrangeas. Happy gardening.