I though we should all go on a little trip tonight and sleep in different beds. I've decided to take all of you to The Giraffe Manor, surrounded by 140 acres of indigenous forest just outside Kenya's capital, Nairobi. As well as the giraffe, the property is also home to many species of birds, large families of warthogs and the elusive Bush Buck.
Travellers from all over the world now make The Giraffe Manor part of their East African safari, the only place in the world where you can enjoy the breathtaking experience of feeding and photographing the giraffe over the breakfast table and at the front door.
The Giraffe Manor is an elegant, personally hosted, small and exclusive hotel, famous for its resident herd of giraffe. The Giraffe Manor offers a rich blend of welcoming accommodation, highly trained and friendly staff, as well as one of Nairobi's finest kitchens.
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The Giraffe Manor. The 1932 mansion was designed to resemble a Scottish hunting lodge. In 1974, two highly endangered Rothschild giraffe were moved onto the estate where their future generations have thrived and live today. Wasn't that a fun place to visit? I enjoyed it too, Rosemary.
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It's great to have a big deep sink to use when you are repotting plants and arranging flowers. I will feature my own vintage porcelain double laundry farm sink later today. I picked up on the side of the road (with help) and it's my very favorite thing in the cottage. I'll show it as my next post so stay tuned.
I'm so liking this contemporary house on Dabob Bay in Washington State. Wouldn't you spend all of your time looking and/or being outdoors? What a spectacular setting. 
Lovely foyer. Understated and nice.
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digital SLR. 
If I had a greenhouse it would be full of seedlings ready to plant outside as soon as the ground is warm enough and the danger of a killing frost has passed. That date is usually the weekend after Mother's Day but I think it will be earlier this year. I already have my geraniums outside after wintering over in the house. I can always cover them at night if it gets cold again.
that I haven't seen since I moved to my cottage in 2004. This photo from Country Living really makes me want one. Maybe I'll locate one at a garage sale in the near future. Fingers crossed. I love the screened-in porch too.
