Have a Beautiful Weekend

It is overcast at my house today which means I can continue my weeding project in constant shade. Forgive me if I am not overly enthusiastic. I hope your vista is full of sun rays and maybe a few sheep.
image from Flickr.

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Life's Little Instruction Book | Volume II | Page 19

More great advice from H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Have a great weekend.



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Mies van der Rohe Admired Thomas Chippendale

Mies van der Rohe, he master of 20th century modern design admired the skill of the 18th century cabinet maker Thomas Chippendale.



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My Dog Tulip | History and Movie Trailer

Christopher Plummer, Lynn Redgrave, Isabella Rosalini, Englishmen and Dogs. What's not to like? Based on J.R. Ackerley's 1956 memoir, My Dog Tulip premieres at Film Forum in NYC on September 1st. It's the first movie ever fully animated without using paper. Click on the YouTube icon on the movie website to see more about how this movie was created using only a computer http://www.tulipthedog.com/



I can't wait to see this movie. I must get the book from the library too.



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A Real Secret Garden

Totally head over heels in love with this authentic secret garden.



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Seed Saving Envelope 2010 | Free Download

Time to start saving seeds again. I made a new 2010 seed saving envelope for you today.

Click on the image to enlarge. Then print. You'll get two seed savers on one sheet of paper. Write the information about the seeds on the back of the envelope. Happy Gardening. Share you seeds with friends. Tuck some seeds from your garden inside a greeting card or Christmas card. Enjoy.

Other Seed Savers I've designed and blogged about.

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Rhododendron Floral Wallpaper

So beautiful: "Rhododendron Floral wallpaper" Via



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Sleeping Corgi Puppy w/ Blue Bandana

I am planning to sleep as soundly as this adorable Corgi pup when I tuck in tonight after a long and productive day of weeding. Zzzzzz. I'll watch The Chorus on BBC America before turning off the light.



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Remembering Daffodils

As I weed my pathetic garden I can vaguely remember my excitement this past spring when my daffodils were in bloom. This one was in my kitchen window.



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Feng Shui Helpful Hints | Adopt A Stray Dog

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Birds on the Walls and Dogs on the Furniture

I love the arrangement of these framed Studer/Jasper bird prints on the walls and I love the little dogs on the beautiful chair as well. This photo was scanned from a page I ripped out of an old magazine. I have quite a few of these original antiquarian ornithological prints . . . I saved this image for framing inspiration.

First Edition Antique Lithographs from:
STUDER'S POPULAR ORNITHOLOGY;

THE BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA
published by JACOB H. STUDER & CO.

COLUMBUS, OHIO 1878


Let me know if you are interested in any of these.
Here is the link for the WebAlbum.



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Shingle Style House w/ Raised Flower Beds

Doesn't this photo capture the true essence of summer? I love it all!



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French Children's Rooms

Follow the link to see more delightful images of french nurseries and children's rooms.



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Perfect Table

I love the way this trestle table fits exactly under the window. Love the director's chair too. I just moved my antique drafting table into my tiny pantry and it fits under the window as if it were made for the spot. It is so cozy to sit there and be able to look outside to the front and see the garden, birdbath, the road, and people walking by or riding bikes. I can sit there and read magazines, cookbooks, just fun stuff...no paying bills. That's for upstairs in my studio. I shall photograph the new setup soon. When you rearrange your furnishings they seem like new possessions, don't they? Photo source here.



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Life's Little Instruction Book | Volume II | Page 18

As always, wonderful advice from H. Jackson Brown, Jr.



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Dog Days of Summer

Or should I say The Last Dog of Summer? It's almost over but don't wish what's left away . . . enjoy it to the fullest. I love this cute bull terrier via.

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