Shakespeare. 1st Folio Book Tour. USA

I knew about this tour but didn't know when it was happening. Drew University in Madison was selected as the sole New Jersey location and will host the exhibit for a month during the fall of 2016.

Where will this exhibit be shown to your state? Check the full list here. Once you find out the location, you will be able to search for WHEN yourself as I did for Drew. You're welcome!

Wonderful Dining Alcove Park Ave. NYC

Wonderful Breakfast Room in a Park Avenue Apartment

John B. Murray Architect, LLC

Snow Walk Today with Webster

We got a dusting of snow today. Then it stopped.

This isn't going to be like last year, is it?

Sheep on A Slippery Slope

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Nice Clouds at My Cottage

Yesterday started out as a rainy day and ended with beautiful clouds on the horizon at sun down. I took this photo from my back balcony. The temperature dropped overnight and it was very windy. I had to pick up some big sticks on Webster's morning walk.

I read an article online that season 7 of Doc Martin is coming to PBS station KCET in California on Thursday, January 14. I'm so jealous. I hope my local station picks it up soon since it's the final season. Boo Hoo.

Sussex Farmhouse Pictorial Hooked Rug and More

Isn't this wonderful pictorial hooked rug fabulous in this English farmhouse? See more interiors of this fabulous residence here. Enjoy Downtown Abbey and Sherlock tonight!!!

Happy Sunday

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My favorite morning.

We had heavy rain all night.

It's supposed to get up to 60 degrees later.

I'm going to an early afternoon movie with a friend.

The Big Short. I've heard it's very good.

It's the true story of the financial crisis of 2008.

Have you seen it?

Country Snow Scene

This is gorgeous.

I think my blood has thinned this year. We've had a very mild winter so far except for a few cold days when I simply couldn't get warm. via

A Little School Fit for A King

Westacre Montessori School UK

First day of Kindergarten for Prince George.

He's only the royal family's second generation to attend a real school. His father was the first at his mother's insistence he mingle with other children. His grandfather, Prince Charles, was educated in a room at the palace with a desk, a chalkboard, and a tutor. Sounds lonely, doesn't it?

I have been reading a lot about the Montessori history and it's absolutely fascinating! Maria Montessori is my new hero. 

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Floating Sink / Floating Desk

I like this idea of all your stuff in bags. My bathroom drawers are all in a jumble anyway. 

I love this little work space for listening to the radio and daydreaming. Cozy too with the little radiator underneath. photos

On The Prowl

This is a beautiful cat and a beautiful photo. Look at that paw that's on the ground. I see lots of toes! I have always loved this gray color and this kitty is a beauty. via

Miscanthus Hedge

I keep seeing the most amazing photos of this type of hedge and I finally learned the name. 

Miscanthus produces showy copper colored flower plumes in September and brilliant fall gold foliage. This perennial is zone 5 hardy and is both deer resistant and drought proof once established. Make sure to shear back this hedge plant in the spring to about 12” from the ground. This helps to re-energize the plant for the coming season. This sounds perfect, doesn't it? Except for the shearing back part (smile). photo source

Dog Bed in the Kitchen

Yes. The dog bed next to the island is such a nice touch and proof positive that this is not a trophy kitchen. When I first moved to New Jersey, Sister Parish was a noted interior decorator among the rich and famous and her signature was always putting a dog bed in the living room. That impressed me no end. Complete kitchen renovation with numerous photos including this one here.

Furry Friends Forever, Sleeping

If this isn't the picture of pure contentment, I don't know what is. Don't you love the dog's back leg thrown over the cat? via

Looking for a way to boost your protein intake at breakfast? I am. This one is my favorite for those mornings I'm rushing out the door. I always forget about the amazing amount of protein in cottage cheese. Pot style is my favorite. Other breakfast ideas here and here. Healthy eating when you first rise in the morning is so important. Good luck!

Envelope Art

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I am so glad this lovely 1887 painting survived the post and was saved by the lucky recipient. 

Winter Bluebirds

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I definitely have winter bluebirds but I can't recall ever seeing them in the snow. Isn't this a great photograph?!

Sherlock New Year's Special 2016

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I have to watch Sherlock again, this time on my iPad, really up close and personal. I fell asleep toward the end last night and missed quite a lot. When I watch the full episode online, I will be able to read the writing that pops up now and again in the program that I can't read while watching in bed because my tv screen isn't big enough. I'm sure others must have the same problem. I won't have any trouble with my iPad. I love watching movies on it too. The full episode won't be available on PBS.org until January 11th.

Vermont Farmhouse at Twilight

You know I love a house photo with all the lights on inside and the porch light too. Nothing is more inviting or beautiful. A little snow is the icing on the cake. via

SHERLOCK Special TONIGHT on PBS 9PM

MASTERPIECE and PBS today announced that Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, a 90-minute special, will premiere Friday, January 1, 2016, on MASTERPIECE Mystery! on PBS at 9:00pm ET, and simultaneously online at pbs.org/masterpiece. The special will have an encore broadcast on Sunday, January 10, at 10:00pm ET.

Hooray. I almost forgot about this because it's a Friday night rather than a Sunday night. Set your DVR.