I like the simple cutout shelf brackets used for these open shelves, don't you? They look very strong and sturdy too. [via] I'm going to see Woody Allen's new movie Midnight in Paris tonight. Have you seen it yet?
Thursday, June 16, 2011
DIY Table from A Reclaimed Door
Everyone knows you can use saw horses to make a table from an old batten door. But I want THESE saw horses and the links don't even mention them. Boo Hoo. Let me know if you know where to find them. Thanks.
Never mind, I found them myself at Ikeahttp://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80130776/ for a super reasonable price of $15.00 each. Available in white and gray. Hooray.
How can I get rid of the +1 Button?
A while ago this strange button appeared on my blog. I didn't ask for it, I don't like it, and I do not want it. Does anyone know how I can get rid of it or 'opt out'? After watching this video on YouTube I now know what it is...but I'm sure nobody else does. Is it on your blog too?
A Follower on Twitter sent me the instructions and I edited my template and removed the +1 Button without taking away the nice share buttons. Instructions here. So happy now.
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Poppies | Watercolor by Marney Ward
I love this poppy watercolor by the talented Canadian artist Marnie Ward discovered here. Finding lovely things is one of the best things about the Internet. I was so happy this morning when someone finally found a photo she had spent two years searching for on my blog via one of my pins on Pinterest.
I mowed grass until 8:15 last night and I must do some raking now. See you later.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Breezeway Love
Don't you just love this summer house with the wonderful breezeway overlooking the ocean? *
Giraffe Under A Tree
I guess this is what you do when you are a giraffe. Eat all the leaves you can reach and then stand under the tree until someone takes your picture. I love the mist in the background.
Another Small White Kitchen to Love
Oh my, I do love this kitchen too. The slate farm sink, backsplash and countertops are wonderful with the black stove and nickel hardware. Love it a whole lot. It's so well thought out.
White Kitchen to Love
I like it, don't you? Just white and stainless steel with natural wood. Splashes of color via the rug, cookware, food and spices. I could cook up a storm in this room. Image via Architectural Digest.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Prince Philip Then and Now
Prince Philip with his mother Princess Andrew of Greece and Denmark (Princess Alice of Battenberg).
Prince Philip was 90 a few days ago. Doesn't he look great?
Prince Philip breaks into his sandwich box for a snack in the shade of a stone house built by Queen Victoria for Prince Albert at Balmoral. Everyone likes to sneak off and eat a sandwich alone it seems.
All images borrowed from Lotie Tea where the kettle's always on.
All images borrowed from Lotie Tea where the kettle's always on.
Flag Day
First US Flag ~ There are many theories surrounding the birth of the first US flag. According to the one that seems most probable, Betsy Ross, an American seamstress, was called upon by three members of a Committee from the Continental Congress in May 1776. George Washington, Robert Morris, and George Ross, asked Betsy to sew the first US flag, for which they had a design.
At the time, George Washington was the head of the Continental Army. Robert Morris was a very rich man, due to the large amounts of land he owned, and George Ross was an all around, well known man from Philadelphia.
Supporting this theory are records from Betsy Ross giving the exact sequence of how things took place. As mentioned before, in May, she was contracted by the Commitee and within a month or so, she completed what is now known as the first US Flag. The flag consisted of thirteen stripes and thirteen starts forming a constallation, which stood for the first thirteen states of the Union.
A month later, the Declaration of Independence was read aloud for the first time. With the new flag and the Declaration of Independence, a new nation was born.
Happy Flag Day.
The View From The Top of The World
Pulpit Rock, Norway Are all the people up there rock climbers? They say you should do something every day that frightens you. Just looking at this photo triggers my fear of heights.
I'm off to my weekly office meeting this morning. See you later.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Jacob and Rosie | Water for Elephants
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS ~ Jacob (played by actor Robert Pattinson) and Rosie the elephant enjoy a rare moment of tranquility amidst the frantic energy of a circus of a bygone era. Photo credit: ©David James® and ©2011 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. via Encore Life
Best Conservatory Ever
I don't know where this wonderful conservatory is located but I dearly love it.*
Webster's Nemesis
There are two chipmunks that live somewhere just outside the front door and they drive Webster wild. I captured this one digitally yesterday morning.
Beautiful iPhone Photo by Chris Carlson
This landscape is called Shenandoah, study 2. You must visit this website The Little Camera and see all of Chris Carlson's beautiful award-winning photographs taken with the little camera on his iPhone. He's the son of The Queen Vee. Victoria leaves the best comments on my blog. Enjoy.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
From The Hundred Acre Wood To Midtown – Winnie The Pooh at The New York Public Library
From The Hundred Acre Wood To Midtown – Winnie The Pooh Exhibit in New York Somehow it never occurred to me that the characters in Winnie The Pooh were real [stuffed] animals. They are in New York now. Have you seen them in their own little room?
1950 - author A.A. Milne's son, Christopher Robin, sitting at home with his teddy bear. Image by © Bettmann/CORBIS
The original Piglet
The original Tigger
The original Eeyore
The original Kanga
The original Tigger
The original Eeyore
The original Kanga
All of the Original Pooh Characters Together At Last in New York City in their permanent home at The New York Public Library. These are the very animals Christopher once played with in Ashdown Forest (inspiration for the Hundred Acre Wood), patches, rips, dirt, and all. Some characters, like Rabbit and Owl, were made up for the stories, while little Roo was lost long ago. Read more.
Inspirational Photo of The Day | Spanish Steps to The Sea
Whenever I have a monumental task facing me like tackling the long grass in my front yard without a lawnmower it always helps me look at something like this. These steps to the sea are located in Aketx, Spain. My riding mower is fine but my push mower isn't. The tractor is much too big to navigate my small front plot of lawn. I'm feeling powerful just looking at these hand-made steps. It's still wet and cool here at the cottage and I'm wearing a sweater. Enjoy your Sunday.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Winter in Yellowstone
Yesterday it was very hot. When I went to bed it was still 81 degrees so of course I had all the windows open because I dislike sleeping with the A/C on. I am dressed for a real estate showing in about an hour and I have on a down vest. What's with this weather? It is 65 degrees and wet and rainy.
I'm sure it must be hot somewhere so when you get so hot you can't stand it, think of this stunningly beautiful winter scene in Yellowstone. ©laurieexcell
I'm sure it must be hot somewhere so when you get so hot you can't stand it, think of this stunningly beautiful winter scene in Yellowstone. ©laurieexcell
Rainy Summer Saturday
It rained really hard last night and I had to get up and close all the windows. It was 81 degrees when I went to bed and right now on Saturday morning at 10am it is only 68 degrees. It feels wonderful. Have a great weekend.
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