On Nantucket, Massachusetts, a couple commissioned Botticelli and Pohl Architects + interior designer Elissa Cullman to create their seaside retreat. That's some staircase down to the sea, isn't it?
Curved staircase with slide. This would be so much fun. Which would you take? I guess you'd walk up and slide down. I'm so glad there are people who want such things and find the people to build them, aren't you?
Wow. Just look at the entrance to this place. Love the big shaped bushes and benches lining the drive too. Wish I could see more of the house. Looks as if there's a party going on with the tents outside. How many lifetimes would it take for new plantings to get this tall?
This is so interesting. When you get a spare 10 minutes you will really enjoy seeing the work and effort that went into film footage that took 2 years to complete and lasts for only one minute. For a glimpse at just how much effort goes into creating the gorgeous shots captured by the BBC and Discovery Channel, have a look at this exhausting behind-the-scenes footage of a scene from the new series LIFE. 
Doesn't this bacon look yummy? I can't remember the last time I cooked it. Probably last summer when tomatoes were in season BLTs were on the menu. I have a showing of my real estate listing this morning and just might stop at Wightman's Farms the local farm stand and get some of their thick bacon on my way home. It's wonderful. Hope I don't forget...since I have to drive by twice. 
A friend gave me one of these candles this week for my Unbirthday (there was no other occasion). She always knows what I might like and she's always right. This one is called Ex Libris with the scent of Old Books; antiquated leather-bound volumes of handmade papers and parchment permeate and seduce the senses. The packaging is wonderful...too pretty to open. From Modern Alchemy. Thanks, Jill. I love it.
This is such a cute idea. I never thought about making a sewing kit out of a canning jar, did you? I found this image over at My Island Wedding. All you would have to do is pad the jar seal and top it with a decorative fabric, apply a bead of hot glue to the inside edge of the outer ring, snap it back together and there you are. These would be great to carry around with you if you are working on one special project. Sewing on buttons? Put them all in the jar along with your smallest sewing scissors, needle and thread, beeswax (I always wax my thread before sewing on buttons) and any other small items you might need. The possibilities are endless. Nice inexpensive idea for gifts too.
I'm so glad I found Volume II for you. Happy Friday. Have a great weekend. Rosemary
Porcelain Phrenology Head by Edward Boehm
Isn't this wonderful?
Is there anything any prettier than a big bed of tulips? I think not. I've tried to grow them but they always get devoured by various critters. The bulbs must be delicious. I switched to daffodils because nothing bothers them. I think I'll have to break down and buy a bunch soon. I thought this photo would brighten your day. Plant your tulip bulbs now.
An Idea Whose Time Has Come ~ Bring Your Own Container is the theme at Unpackaged, a London grocer offering many of their goods without packaging, or at least in refillable containers. Items range from the usual bulk and whole foods, but also include items not normally found in bulk, like herbs, oils, vinegars, soaps, toiletries, and even wine.
