Black and White Kitchen Love

I wouldn't change a thing in this beautiful kitchen. You know how much I love a black and white checkerboard floor having had one myself in my previous kitchen. I really want to see more of that room behind the partially opened door, don't you? Is it a bedroom? We want more in case anyone is listening reading. Simply charming!



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Happy Christmas - John Lennon 1971 [Video]

War is Over.Would that this were true.
John and Yoko with The Harlem Community Choir ~ 1971.



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Audrey Hepburn and E.T.

Audrey Hepburn photographed by Richard Avedon - New York 1967

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial came to Earth in 1982
Was he looking for his mother?

Am I the first person to notice the similarity between these two beloved movie stars? Was Steven Spielberg influenced by this Richard Avedon portrait? I know he's an art collector. Did he base this adorable Science Fiction character on this photograph? Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993) was still alive when the movie was released. I wonder if she saw it and remembered this photo shoot? I think she would have loved being called E.T.'s mother, don't you?

Photo credits Audrey and E.T.

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Make Do and Mend -- Again

My grandmother used to take outgrown hand-knitted garments apart and reuse the yarn for other knitting projects. Rush over to The Homely Place to see more versions of the "Make Do and Mend" slogan that is so timely once again. Elbow patches are all the fashion these days so don't throw away your worn garments. Patch and be proud.

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Addicted to Books

How many of you can relate to this? HaHa, count me in. I've been addicted to books all my life. One day I might fall victim to a reshelving accident too.



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River Landscape in Cumbria, England

Such a peaceful winter scene in the Lake District of the English countryside. No wonder Beatrix Potter decided to settle in this region.



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Office with Lots of Bookshelves

If I were designing an office from scratch this might be the one. I can picture myself in this space paying bills, blogging, playing on the computer, addressing Christmas cards, listening to Christmas music and flipping through books. All of my favorite modern volumes on architecture and interior design could live there. My collection of antiquarian books with fine bindings would be in the library with a wood burning fireplace.

Have a fine day. See you later.

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A Winter Wonderland in Sweden

Welcome to this fabulous winter wonderland in Dalarna, Sweden
Photo by Helena Normark



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Keep Merry and Bake

When all else fails, bake cookies.



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Busy Pileated Woodpecker

Every morning I wake up to the sound of this big guy hammering away at a tree near my bedroom window. I think I have a while before he takes this one down and it comes crashing on my roof. These big Woody Woodpeckers give me a thrill each time I spot one. Luckily my camera was handy yesterday when he came calling. I'm off to an office meeting this morning. See you later . . . it's very cold this morning. Brrr.



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Help - Young Skater with Safety Cushion

This is the best photo I've seen in about a million years. "Dutch boy with a pillow strapped on his backside in order to soften the falling on ice while skating." The Netherlands, 1933 via Flickr

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Sleeping Peacefully in The Jungle

Can't you feel yourself relaxing just by looking at this leopard sleeping so peacefully up high on a tree limb in the jungle?



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Dignified Goat

Such a nice portrait of a goat. He looks very dignified, doesn't he?

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This Kitchen is Perfection

It's perfect, isn't it? This kitchen looks very efficient too. I think you could really churn out some delicious meals here and have fun doing it.



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Yarn Snowman Family

This delightful yarn snow family warms the cockles of my heart. So clever from Spidatter.



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Christmas Present for The Birds

Isn't this a lovely Christmas present for the birds?

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Lone Tree In The Snow

©Steve Walden via Flickr

"This photo from Sycamore Gap is probably the most photographed tree in the UK . . . featured in the movie Robin Hood Prince of Thieves."

Absolutely breathtaking, isn't it?

I know many of you are buried in the snow right now. We are having heavy rain at the cottage today. It was beautiful yesterday; I washed a big load of Webster's blankets and hung them outside on the line. The house smelled like sunshine when I brought them inside late in the day. Webster was thrilled to have his favorite one on his dog bed. He loves clean things.

Stay warm and enjoy your Sunday.



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Big Sheep, Little Lamb

Have you ever seen so much wool on one sheep? 

Did they shave her face just so she could see her beautiful lamb? 

So sweet. xo