Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Prince George, Style Icon

Look out world, here I come!
His outfit by Rachel Riley sold out in sizes 12 and 18 months in fewer than 24 hours. Luckily the wearers will be too young to notice their peers wearing the same smocked outfit. I think Prince George looks adorable and I always love seeing him in action. His baby sister's christening was beautiful and it was so nice seeing the whole family together in their Sunday best. via

Monday, July 6, 2015

Cast Iron Urn Detail with Dog Handles

I love old iron gardening pieces with animal designs in the casting, especially dogs. via

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Harper Lee Documentary coming to PBS JULY 10th, 2015

Harper Lee: American Masters airs Friday, July 10, 2015, 9-10:30 p.m. on PBS (please check your local listings). This documentary will honor of the release of her new novel Go Set a Watchman on July 14, 2015 HarperCollins publishers. The link also contains an article about this film. Go set your DVR, right now! xo
PS -- This program will be a newly updated version of the Harper Lee 2012 documentary that many of you have already seen on PBS! It focuses on the release of her new (old) book.

Pink Climbing Roses

Don't you just love this beautiful trellis that's on its way to being covered with lovely pink climbing roses? via

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Charming White Farmhouse

I like the dark gray windows, stair treads and porch floor as well as the plantings. via

Pets and Fireworks

I've never had this problem with Webster and Tabitha but it's still a good idea, especially tonight. We have fireworks at a nearby park and we can see them from a distance over the treetops from the balcony of the cottage. Have a great long weekend everyone. xo

Friday, July 3, 2015

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Brown Face Sheep

The mother is beautiful and her lamb is very sweet. Love the countryside too. via

Setting Up for July 4th

This looks like a fun place for a small gathering around the fire pit. via

Vintage Bathroom Mirror

Remember these mirrors? I would dearly love to have one now, wouldn't you? It would be so helpful when I'm cutting my own hair. What! Yes, I do a better job than any salon and I never hate what I've done. via

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Do You Prefer The Deck or The Beach?

These people are ready for summer, aren't they? The decks have been repaired and you can walk all the way to the beach without having your feet touch the sand. What a spot! via

Do you have vacation plans?

What happened to June? Can you believe today is the last day and this is actually the week of July 4th? Time flies when you aren't looking. via

Monday, June 29, 2015

Perfection with Weeds

You can't imagine how good this photo makes me feel. These people have manicured bushes and beautiful plantings yet they have weeds in their pavers just like the ones I have in my gravel driveway. It's good to know somebody else doesn't want to spray either. I actually mowed my driveway last week and it's looking more and more like an extension of my lawn. via

Cattle Egret Bird Parents with Young

Mr. and Mrs. Cattle Egret look pretty shocked, don't they? Their triplets look like little aliens but the parents are quite handsome so this awkward, just-hatched stage will soon pass. via

Sunday, June 28, 2015

The Studio with Pots of Flowers

This looks like a delightful multi-purpose room, doesn't it? via

My Wisteria When It Was Blooming

This wisteria is not mine. I don't allow anything to grow on my cottage. via


This is mine earlier this spring. It's pretty close to the bedroom end of my cottage and I have to keep an eye on it because it's always trying to climb up the downspouts.