Can you even imagine living here? This is a house in the Coln Valley region in the Cotswolds. I love the gothic door and the paint color. Found on Instagram here.
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Delightful Soap with A Message
I wasn't expecting this nice message when I opened one of my Christmas gifts from my friend Stacey of Stacey Snacks. It's a nice big bar that will last a very long time. Love the aroma. Thanks, Stacey!
xo
Monday, March 21, 2022
A Painted Bunting
If you live in the Southern US you might be lucky enough to see a painted bunting in person one day. Read more here. The photo doesn't real, does it? The article has more photos. They spend most of their time foraging for seeds in low, dense brush. Happy first full day of spring. xo
Sunday, March 20, 2022
Before & After Fireplace Wall/TV Wall
This was my fireplace with a small TV in my living room. I have had only two fires in two years, both on Christmas Eve.
You've have seen this photo in a previous post but I wanted to show it again as an AFTER photo with the fireplace covered.
You've seen this photo too. My old TV was extending into the room beyond the hearth on the right.
New 43" TV with Donna Reed Show. It's on in my area mornings from 9am-10am on the Decades Channel.
Old 24" TV tuned in to the same program. It looks like a larger screen because I was up close with my camera. First photo shows size better. I am still pleased with my new arrangement and having a larger screen. Happy Spring Equinox or the first day of Spring.
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Saturday Snowdrops
My snowdrops are pretty excited about the first day of spring tomorrow and they are putting on a big show for her. I got up nice and close with my camera to show the green detail on the inner petals that looks as if one of the garden fairies applied it with a watercolor brush. Hope you are having a great weekend. xo
Friday, March 18, 2022
Grape Hyacinths Growing in A Cotswold Courtyard
This photo stopped me in my tracks yesterday when I spent a few minutes scrolling my Instagram feed. It shows Grape Hyacinths growing prolifically between the cracks in this courtyard garden in the Cotswolds. I forgot to bookmark the source but I will when I find it again. I have one patch of these delightful spring flowering bulbs but they need to be moved so I can enjoy them in a more prominent location. Isn't this garden beautiful? My snowdrops are still in full bloom and the daffodils are starting to emerge. Happy Friday. xo
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
California Quail and Chick
Isn't this the sweetest photo?
The photographer noted that this was a male taking care of his 15 babies while his mate had the afternoon off. He also said that in all the wildlife photos he has taken in his career, this one is by far the most popular. I can see why too. ♡🐦♡
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
My First Large Screen TV
I took this photo this morning while The Donna Reed Show was playing on the Decades channel. The program was in an old square format and didn't even take up the full screen. The two wide black bands on either side of Mary's face are actually part of the 43" screen.
I worked for days getting the new arrangement just right. I have had only two fires in two years so I decided to hide the fireplace entirely and let my new 43" TV have center stage. I tried several ways of having both but it wasn't possible. I had an old storm shutter in original blue paint in the garage that covered the opening with more space on either side. I had an antique rectangular heavy wire basket that I used for firewood and I flipped it over to make a TV stand. The two wooden slat feet were perfect for keeping the TV upright and nice and tight and the set looks like it is floating. Two feet came with the set but I didn't have anything wide enough to use as a base and I think my basket looks better anyway. The fireplace fender looks nice in front too. I moved my old pot rack that was next to my desk and I like it nearby for my books and magazines. I always swore I would never have a TV that was the focal point of a room but I don't think this is too overwhelming and I'm enjoying it a lot. The remote has Voice Control. The setup was very easy; the hardest part was getting the back off the remote to insert the included batteries.😂 It has Chromecast built in and Apple Play too. It works with my air antenna by clicking on INPUT.
The remote is very simple and easy to use.
Right now I am watching a really good legal series
on Tubi called THE JURY.
My local Walmart had this Vizio TV in stock and the rest is history. I bought it a week ago Friday and the past 10 or 11 days have been spent moving things around so it looks as if it belongs here and now I think it does.
xo
Monday, March 14, 2022
My Living Room Slightly Rearranged
This is the corner next to my left French door this Monday morning, the first full day of Daylight Savings Time. I feel a little groggy this morning, still getting used to the new time. There is a big melt going outside as the bright sun works its magic. I moved the floor lamp closer to the desk and put my teddy bear and antique child's chair next to the small bookcase. I had to put it on a slight slant so it wouldn't look so crowded and I like it! March is marching along very fast and I need to buckle down and start working on my taxes. Happy Monday. Have a good week. xo
Sunday, March 13, 2022
Daylight Savings Time by Edward Gorey
I didn't remember to set my watch ahead last night and I can attest to this type of confusion. Images and text from @edwardgoreytrust on Instagram
Enjoy the first day of confusion, xo
Saturday, March 12, 2022
Big Tree Down in Town
A huge evergreen cane down on Thursday in the high winds.
I took this photo yesterday in the village where my office is located.
The green part of the tree keeps on going. It was VERY tall. If it had fallen over the road it would have taken the power lines and it might have hit the firehouse if it had fallen diagonally. I feel sorry for the homeowners because this is going to be a big cleanup. They are putting an extension on the left side of their old house and this is a disruption they didn't need.
Yesterday was a gorgeous mild day and today it snowed off and on most of the day. Nothing major though. Hope you are having a nice weekend. xo
Friday, March 11, 2022
Sea Birds: Blue-Footed Boobies
Photo by: @dstogs_photography
Photo by:@libor_vaicenbacher
Photo by: @libor_vaivenbacher
These photos of the world's most unusual seabirds are absolutely fabulous and they make me smile. Three Blue-footed boobies. One bird is a booby.
All three photos were found on Instagram @exclusive_bird
Learn more about Blue-Footed Boobies HERE.
Happy Friday! Have a nice weekend. xo
Thursday, March 10, 2022
The JOHN THAW STORY on YouTube
John Thaw 1942-2002
Missed but not forgotten.
I watched his life story and now I love him even more.
It's 50 minutes long. Be sure and watch if you are a fan.
If you want to go directly to YouTube, here's the link:
Enjoy!
xo
UPDATE: I found a link for his body of work. He was a very prolific actor/producer and he signed a contract for another film project the day before he died.
John Thaw
in which he appeared or produced.
Click the link for the list.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Wonderful Snowy Owl Photo
A snowy owl in the snow looking quite snug!
What could be more wonderful?
I had snow all day but it didn't amount to much.
This is a fabulous photo.
found here
xo
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Good Night Mr. Tom - Movie with John Thaw
This is a must watch film if you love John Thaw. When I finished all 5 seasons of Kavanaugh QC on Tubi I researched films starring him and I knew immediately this was a movie I would love and I did. It's heartbreakingly beautiful. Click on the link for the film on YouTube: GOODNIGHT MR. TOM
Monday, March 7, 2022
Pizza Night and Inspector Morse
Does this count as eating my greens?
This frozen pizza was delicious.
A birth announcement is on my toast rack in the background. I found a marble lazy susan and have a new arrangement behind my cutting board. I love rearranging and have been doing quite a bit in the last few days. I'm off to watch an episode of Inspector Morse before I go to sleep.
I found a link on YouTube for all the full episodes in chronological order. I only watch the ones that say they are one hour and forty minutes+ long. Some are in short increments and I skip those. Every episode of Morse is a complete case that is solved so it's fine to skip. I never even tried those short ones so I don't know why they are so short. See YouTube link below.
UPDATE: I watched one of the episodes that has a short running time and it automatically went to the next segment until the full episode was finished. So don't be afraid of the short ones. xo
Here's a photo of the pizza box I fished out of my junk mail and paper recycling container I keep just outside my basement door. It is a ShopRite private label called bowl & basket. I will definitely buy it again. It was the best frozen pizza ever. They have other varieties too.
Sunday, March 6, 2022
My Snowdrops
I worked outside on this lovely Sunday afternoon cutting back the Limelight hydrangeas and some more general spring cleanup. It's really too early to do very much but it was nice being outdoors. The snowdrops are in full bloom and they are my harbingers of spring and the daffodils will be next.
I recently finished watching all five seasons of Kavanaugh QC on Tubi and loved it. It's on Amazon Prime too. Kavanagh Q.C. is a British Series about a barrister with the designation of Queen's Counsel (hence the title) starring John Thaw. I love all legal dramas, especially the English ones with barristers and judges wearing robes and wigs. I learned John Thaw was the original Inspector Morse and now I am watching and really enjoying all of those old episodes on YouTube. Somehow I missed them when they aired on PBS. I don't think the new Morse on Endeavour can hold a candle to the old Morse!
xo
Saturday, March 5, 2022
Friday, March 4, 2022
House Tour: A Martha's Vineyard Guest House
If you love this bedroom and everything in it as much as I do, you will love the rest of this guest house featured in New England Home magazine.
Enjoy! xo
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