Woolen Socks Drying Beside An Open Fire + A Kitten

I can hardly wait for a day like this -- drying my socks and mittens in front of an open fire while drinking a cup of hot chocolate. Won't be long now.

This little kitten already dressed for such an occasion could sit there with me too.

I was astonished to learn that Suzanne in Connecticut had snow this morning. She posted some lovely pictures on her blog. Oh dear, I must get my gutters cleaned this week before it comes this way.

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Good Night Moon

Time to turn off the computer and see if there's anything to watch on Sunday night TV. See you in the morning. Sleep tight. It always takes me a few days to get used to the new time. So far, I'm not a fan of this early darkness. It makes me sleepy way too early.

I took this photo from my second floor balcony looking to the back of my property one moonlit night.



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Vintage Mother Goose Alphabet To Cut and Paste

Isn't this vintage Mother Goose alphabet wonderful? It's from the early 20th century and I know you'll have fun with it. Click to enlarge the image.

Cut and paste with your scissors or your photo editing software. This would be good for creating an advent calendar for the upcoming Christmas season too. I'm sure you will think of many other handcrafted items to make using it. I scanned this pictorial alphabet from one of my antiquarian books on Historic Alphabets and Initials. Other alphabets available here.



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An Elegant Conservatory

Yes, I will accept any and all invitations to parties in this wonderful conservatory. It is so elegant and tasteful, isn't it?



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Smiling Lamb to Cheer You

Have a Happy Sunday. Isn't this smiling lamb adorable? I had to get up this morning at a little before 4am because the smoke alarm in the hall started beeping. I was so annoyed but I got up and changed the battery. Luckily I had a big package handy on the kitchen table because I was planning to change all of them today. So much for my extra hour of sleep. :-)



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Don't Forget To Set Your Clocks Back Tonight

When you wake up on Sunday morning you'll be refreshed because of the extra hour you'll get when you set your clock back on Saturday night. Daylight savings time is over. Boo Hoo.

To remember which way to turn the dial I always say:
Spring Forward,
Fall Back.



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Optical Illusion Garden Backdrop

The forced perspective in the architectural trellis work on the mansion fools the eye into thinking there is depth on a flat wall. Are there any workmen that can create these masterpieces today? I've always admired this artistic workmanship. The photo was scanned from one of my home landscaping books. Have a great weekend.



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Turquoise Blue Door in Brussels

This is quite an amazing entrance, isn't it? There are more views of #6, a wonderful Art Nouveau building in Brussels here.



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The Majestic Plastic Bag - A Mockumentary Narrated by Jeremy Irons

This thought-provoking mockumentary is narrated by Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons as he follows the journey of a single plastic bag on a California street all the way to the Pacific Ocean's plastic dump.



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Another Vintage Alphabet To Cut and Paste

Another nice vintage alphabet for creating your holiday cards, place cards for the table, etc. Click to enlarge the alphabet and numbers. Cut and Paste using real scissors or your photo editing software. Have fun.

My First Vintage Alphabet here.



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Grace Kelly Wasn't A Fan of Hollywood

"I hated Hollywood. It’s a town without pity. Only success counts. I know of no other place in the world where so many people suffer from nervous breakdowns, where there are so many alcoholics, neurotics and so much unhappiness. —Grace Kelly"

Thanks, misswallflower



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White Bedroom with Fireplace :: So Nice

I think I'll bed down here tonight with a big roaring fire. We're having damp chilly weather here at the cottage and this room looks nice and cozy for Webster and me. It would be a nice room to wake up there just tomorrow morning to start the weekend. Have a good one.



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Beautiful Early American Dollhouse

This is wonderful. I am so glad Nancy Allen's signed dollhouse survived in such good shape. If only those walls could talk. Massive size: 47" high x 5'6" wide. Image found on 1stdibs but was sold. 

   

Mr. Big Ears ~ Two Versions

Isn't this a great photo of a wild hare? I guess they are burrowing in their warrens until spring. I'm not sure what the second long-eared animal will be doing except making us laugh.

Hat available on Etsy.



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Vintage Alphabet To Cut and Paste

A nice vintage alphabet for creating your holiday cards, place cards for the table, etc. Click to enlarge the alphabet and numbers. Cut and Paste using real scissors or your photo editing software. Have fun.

Another Vintage Alphabet here.



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New York City Apartments With Libraries

$20 million

$6.9 million

$3.795 million

Steal the look for less -- NY Apartments with Libraries from spectacular to simple. Click on the link to see more photos via the 9-photo slideshow from New York Magazine. Apartments With Libraries

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