I'm feeling so much better today after a day of industrial-strength cleaning, rearranging and organizing yesterday. I still have miles to go but my sense of order is feeling so much better. I like closed door cupboards, especially in my kitchen. Having all my possessions staring me in the face every time I stepped in there would make me feel uncomfortable. I'm craving the 'just moved in, haven't unpacked yet' look right now. What about you? -*-
Friday, April 15, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Fabulous Kitchen and A Loft Home Tour
This stunning kitchen belongs to Rob and Jill Brinson. He is a photographer and she is the Creative Director for Ballard Designs. I love the double sinks; they remind me of mine without the divider. More photos ~ Loft Home Tour
1949 Chevy Bookmobile Survivor
I can't even tell you how much I love this old bookmobile from the Anderson, SC Library. It was in continuous service until 1991. Found on A Pretty Book. View complete history of this traveling library here: Bookmobile Survivor The only thing that could possibly bring more joy would be an ice cream truck.
A Sunshine Yellow Kitchen
I think I could cook up a storm in this yellow kitchen. I'm happy to report that the sun is shining brightly at my cottage this morning. Finally.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Very Soothing Bedroom
This would be my pick as the perfect place to sleep tonight. I'm tucking in extra early tonight because I stayed up way too late last night. It is beautifully soothing, isn't it? ...
A Red, Red Robin and A Red, Red Door
This harbinger of spring landed on my garden wall early in the afternoon looking for spring but couldn't find it anywhere. I'm so glad my camera was handy for capturing such a handsome Robin.
I wonder if the snow has melted yet at this 18th century New England Saltbox house with the amazing side door and window? I hope so. —
Less is More
I am feeling very overwhelmed by the amount of stuff I own. Cleaning out closets and cupboards and feeling like a hoarder. Less is the word of the day. «
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Fabulous Bedroom with Map Wallpaper
I have decided to sleep in this bedroom tonight. Don't you love everything about it? I especially like the map wallpaper. Goodnight. Bedroom Perfection
Piggy The French Bulldog Came To Visit
I forgot to mention that Piggy came over for a visit yesterday. He just celebrated his first birthday and Webster wanted to give him a present. He ended up staying until bedtime and they both had so much fun together. Exhaustion doesn't begin to describe their state at 7:30 when I took The Pig home.
Open Air Cabin
I'm really into open air this morning since I slept with my bedroom windows wide open last night for the first time this year. It was wonderful. I love the way this sliding door with a built-in window slides open to bring the outside in. I have my weekly office meeting this morning followed by broker open house tours. Several "over the top" residences are on the list but I'd rather have this cabin any day country girl that I am. via Home and Hearth
Monday, April 11, 2011
Summer Cottage Love
Isn't this the sweetest cottage all decked out for summer? It must be really beautiful when the morning glories are in bloom. This photo makes me want a screen door on the front of my house. via
Bach On a Giant Wooden Xylophone In a Forest
This is the most amazing thing you'll ever see or hear. Please watch -- I promise you will love it.
Bach’s Cantata 147, ‘Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring’ Played On a Giant Wooden Xylophone In a Forest
Bach’s Cantata 147, ‘Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring’ Played On a Giant Wooden Xylophone In a Forest
"The video is a commercial for a phone of which there are only 15,000 being made. By combining who knows how many pieces of wood, they were able to make a long, downhill track in a forest in Southern Japan that was able to reproduce Bach’s Cantata 147, Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring. This is a pretty phenomenal achievement and a beautiful piece of art."
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Art Nouveau Bookplate Ex Libris Louis Rhead
Louis John Rhead (November 6, 1857 – July 29, 1926) was an English-born American artist, illustrator, author and angler who was born in Etruria, Staffordshire, England. He emigrated to the United States at the age of twenty-four. The Rhead family had operated and worked in the Staffordshire Potteries for at least three generations. Louis’s father George W. Rhead worked in the pottery industry and was highly respected gilder and ceramic artist. In the 1870s, George Rhead taught art and design in Staffordshire schools. He founded Fenton School of Art. Read more ...
Cake Update + 'Upstairs Downstairs' Premier
My coffee cake was good but I had to cook it longer because it didn't have a tube pan. Don't forget tonight is the series premier of UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS on PBS.
Cinnamon Sour-Cream Coffee Cake
It's in the oven right now and the house smells heavenly. I didn't have any pecans but had everything else. I used a round pan with a removable bottom but without the tube in the center so my cake is solid. Cinnamon Sour-Cream Coffee Cake
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Celebrities with Big Dogs
Audrey Hepburn Walks Her Dog
Movie Stars and their large dogs ~ photos from vintage Life Magazines. Gallery - LIFE Click to see many more photos.
50 Tips for Baking Better Cakes
I'm taking some eggs and butter out of the refrigerator so I can bake a cake later if I can find a recipe using only ingredients I have in the house at the moment. Yum---cake. 50 Tips for Baking Better Cakes
Mad Men Goes Netflix
John Slattery aka Roger Sterling
Mad Men's multi-season renewal is still generating buzz from major outlets this week, while an announcement that Netflix will stream the series stirs new buzz. This is great news for those of you who don't get AMC. Mad Men
The 20 Most Exciting New TV Shows coming to a channel near you. Wonderful Slideshow
The 20 Most Exciting New TV Shows coming to a channel near you. Wonderful Slideshow
Friday, April 8, 2011
Weekend Kitchen Love
Wonderful Kitchen
Dining Area with Floor Cloth
Have a great relaxing weekend and do a little dreaming about the kitchen and eating area shown above. If the Government shuts down over the weekend, we should too. via
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