This artwork is lovely, isn't it?
Read an interview with the Irish artist HERE.
Sunday, December 19, 2021
Saturday, December 18, 2021
Earliest Known Picture Letter from Beatrix Potter 1892
These picture letters were written from her seaside vacation to Beatrix Potter's 4 year old nephew with pictures and words he could easily understand. Click on the link called "via" below each picture to see it full size and read further in The Morgan Library & Museum's description. It's so interesting to see the actual penmanship written with a dip pen and see the places where the ink was running low.
Enjoy this delightful glimpse into the life of our favorite author and illustrator.
Isn't this green book Christmas Tree the best?
Found on Tumblr.
Friday, December 17, 2021
A Very Elegant Bathroom
No Words!
Simply Spectacular.
Enlarge image here.
Are the walls hand-painted or nautical wallpaper?
The master bedroom looks nice too, doesn't it?
Swoon.
Thursday, December 16, 2021
❤️Coziest of Cozy Kitchens❤️
I love the mismatched seating. The penny tile floor is pretty great too. So are the cafe curtains...with wreaths. via
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Christmas Again by Carl Larsson 1907
Carl Larsson 'Now is it Christmas Again' 1907
“Nu är det jul igen”
(Now it is Christmas time again)
This is an old Scandinavian Christmas song.
It is often sung while dancing around the Christmas tree.
The painting shows the interior of Carl Larsson's home in Sweden at Christmas time.
The huge oil painted triptych is held at the Helsingborgs Museum.
Among family members in colorful costumes he has placed
the virgin Mary and baby Jesus in front of the cupboard in the center.
Monday, December 13, 2021
Sunday, December 12, 2021
Elegantly Simple Christmas Decor
I'm not exactly sure what this is; a changing room for a pool or a gatehouse? The double wreaths are perfect, aren't they? via
Thank you, auntp for your comment identifying James Farmer as the owner of this delightful structure. It's on the cover of his new book.
Saturday, December 11, 2021
Carl Larsson "Christmas Eve"
Carl Larsson watercolor 1904-1906 in the Nationalmuseum, Sweden. I adore seeing his family gatherings. Isn't this Christmas Eve buffet spectacular?
Friday, December 10, 2021
All I Want For Christmas is:
♡I love this, don't you? Truer words were never written. My wants and needs have all been met and I get more joy from giving things away than for getting anything.♡
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Four More Unknown Drawings by Beatrix Potter Discovered While Cleaning
I never discover anything while cleaning but dust and more dust! This bedroom is at Medford Hall, the home of her cousins the Hyde Parkers. All the relatives' homes I've seen are stately mansions and they all should have a sign out front saying "Beatrix Potter Slept Here"
I love here interior renderings and you can see all four here: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-36716973
One picture was discovered by Lady Hyde Parker, who lives at Melford Hall with her husband, Sir Richard, where Potter took regular holidays between 1899 and 1916. The article contains a beautiful photo of Medford Hall.
Monday, December 6, 2021
Genius Idea for A Pot Filler
I love this idea for a pot filler over an expresso machine tucked away in a cupboard. I never could understand them over a range because you still have to pick up the pot to empty it. This is a terrific idea, isn't it? Photo found in a wonderful before and after kitchen remodel.
Enjoy all the wonderful photos and have a good week. xo
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Saturday, December 4, 2021
Santa's Problem With Old Houses
I honestly never thought about how hard is for Santa to land on the roof and get to the chimney of an old house like this one. Click to enlarge this delightful image is by illustrator Jan Brett in the 1998 edition of "The Night Before Christmas"
Friday, December 3, 2021
♡Old Christmas Illustration♡
♡How much do I love this?♡
Virgil Finlay (American illustrator 1914-1971) Winter Stars
found on Flickr
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Unknown Albrecht Dürer Drawing Discovered at House Sale for $30
The Virgin and Child with a Flower on a Grassy Bank
(around 1503)
Agnews, London
This is an absolutely fascinating story. This signed Old Master drawing, in an antique frame, was sold by the daughters of a deceased architect/antique collector/dealer. They thought it was a 20th century reproduction but it has been authenticated as a circa 1503 original and the auction estimate is in excess of $50 million. The whole story can be read in the link I will leave below this post. If you want to see the Dürer in person, this drawing will be on exhibit in NYC in January 2022. Keep going to estate sales and maybe you can make a discovery too. Let me know and I will post it. xo
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Too Many Platters?
I'm trying to decide if an intervention is needed here.😂
This ironstone collection is pretty impressive but has gotten to the dangerous stage and it's time to stop buying more.
Enough is enough.
On a more serious note, maybe this is a warehouse for a china replacement company rather than a private home.
Let me know if you know the backstory.
Welcome DECEMBER.
It's really here and maybe this year I will be more prepared.
Maybe not.
xo
UPDATE: Pam found the link for shops in Paris and there is a similar display in one of them: https://privatenewport.com/perfectly-paris-shops-to-love/
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Antique Desk & Mirror Drawing: Beatrix Potter
From 1903 one of Potter's favourite haunts was Gwaynynog in Denbigh Wales, the old rambling home of her uncle and aunt, Fred and Harriet Burton. I am beginning to love her interior sketches as much as those of her animals. Especially because they depict rooms where she stayed when visiting homes of relatives. ©Victoria and Albert Museum
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