I am glad this modest Appalachian cottage has a proper overhang on the front porch to protect the woodpile which might be the only heat source. Don't you wish we could peek inside this Kentucky home to see the roaring fire? via
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Kitchen w/ Butcher Block Counter Tops
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Amelia Handegan Virginia Restoration
18th Century Rose Hill Plantation
The music room at Rose Hill, an 18th century estate. I adore this painted floor.
The library holds books that have been at Rose Hill for two centuries.
Isn't this the perfect place to enjoy the books in the Rose Hill library before retiring to the adjacent master bedroom? The open fire is the icing on the cake. This old house has been decorated in such a livable manner. Read the article and see many more photographs of this plantation country house via Architectural Digest. Have a great weekend. xo
Friday, November 24, 2017
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars on PBS Thanksgiving Night
Anne Shirley (Ella Ballentine) is back in the new TV movie "Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars" airing on PBS tonight. In my area it comes on at 9:00-11:00. Can't wait.
Vermont Turkeys walk to Boston
During traditional turkey drives to Boston, children of Vermont farmers typically walked with the turkeys, scattering food to lure them forward -- but perhaps they would have appreciated wagon rides.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS photo.
"Turkey drives" were an autumnal tradition from the 1800s to the early 1900s, and involved the overland strolling of flocks of turkeys from all corners of Vermont to their destination, and demise, in Boston. Who knew? Read more about the fascinating history of this farm to table turkey drive HERE.
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Fabulous Bunny Downspout
I need this kind of whimsy in my life. Bring back the bunny downspouts! I could spend DAYS on this page looking at other examples. Have fun looking when you need a break from Thanksgiving preparations. xo
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Kitchen Island with Drawers
I like this kitchen island with drawers instead of an overhang to accommodate stools for sitters. Do we ever have enough cabinets? via
Monday, November 20, 2017
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Quick Cleaning Tips
This probably isn't the right week to post these cleaning tips since Thanksgiving is on Thursday but who knows, they might come in handy. I had a friend in my youth who didn't have a dishwasher and she used to put her dirty dishes in the trunk of her car if someone called and was coming over unexpectedly. That tip is not on this list. via Pinterest
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Vintage Gas Stove: A Chambers
This functioning 1910 Champion gas stove is simply wonderful. . .love it so much. via
Friday, November 17, 2017
Coziest Dogs Ever
At first look, I didn't realize there were TWO dogs on the bed, warming themselves before the fire. via
A Man Called Ove -- Great Book
I was thrilled to finally find this book at the library after hearing people rave about it for a very long time. I loved it and devoured it in a single day. Read the book, skip the movie would be my advice after watching the trailer. Men will like it too, especially those who know a lot about home construction, Saab automobiles, and motors in general. Click on the link above to read a review from Good Reads. xo my photo
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Charming Clapboard Cottage
I looked and looked but could not find a link for getting inside this charmer. It looks lived in and loved with perfectly imperfect landscaping. I would get rid of the shrubs across the front foundation that are hiding the house. If the foundation is unattractive, I would plant something lower. Maybe these can be severely trimmed, but boxwood would be better. Enjoy this lovely Wednesday. xo via
My readers are wonderful. Read the comments. Interior photos found and they are wonderful. HERE
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Vermont Friendship Album Hearts 1849
Friendship album. Calais Vermont. Made in 1849. Hearts of woven hair. via
Monday, November 13, 2017
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Winter Table in Living Room
I was out pretty early on Saturday with a dental appointment and a real estate showing afterward. On my way home I passed a nice house with "free" stuff in the yard. One was a wonderful metal table base with great patina and definition and I grabbed it. There was a glass top too but I couldn't lift it. I thought I had an old storm shutter in original blue paint in the garage and it turned out to be the perfect size.
As you can see the top turned out to be perfect! It really looks made to measure.
It's nice for my potted plants and various pretties i already had. You really can't see the table base in these photos,
Here is a repeat of the first photo with less contrast so you can see the table base better. I had a tea table in that spot before but like the lower table so much better. The nesting has begun.
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Flags All Over Town for Veterans Day
Madison, NJ
Veterans Day 2017
Every lamp post has a flag. It looks deserted but the town folk were gathering for a parade. My photos. The trees are bare and today was our first really cold day but the sky was blue and the sun was out. Later in the day, it warmed up a bit. It was a lovely Saturday to be out and about. xo
Friday, November 10, 2017
Turn Off Your Outdoor Faucet
Don't forget to turn off the water for your outdoor faucets and drain the line. It's going down to 19° at my house tonight. I winterized all my faucets a couple of days ago. We've been blessed with mild weather and today was a real shock to my system. Nesting season has arrived. google images
View from a Covered Bridge
Looking at this photo is almost like being there, isn't it? Simply gorgeous. via
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Watercolors and A Butterfly
This animated butterfly gif is so mesmerizing it almost puts me to sleep. via
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
More Generator and A/C Photos
After taking these photos of my 14 year old air conditioning unit, I put a cover on it for the winter. As you all know, I don't use it daily in the summer, just on very hot days. But I'm glad I have it on those days. I love to sleep with my windows open whenever possible.
Here's the generator after some pruning and raking a couple of days ago. The black pipe above the gray piping is the new gas line.
More beautiful piping.
Now it looks like rain and I can take a breather before the four days of bright sunshine that start tomorrow. Sorry to have bored you with home maintenance photos but that's been my life lately. I went to an open house this morning but it wasn't worthy of any photos to show you. I see an afternoon movie in my future. xo
My New Guardian
My new 9KW Generac Guardian Generator.
This is an old photo when the work just got started and I had not done any outside work myself. I will post photos inside the fence to show you the neatness of my contractors later. Yesterday I took the grill off the top my air conditioning unit and cleaned out all the debris (old rotten leaves) with my shop vac and cleaned the "green stuff" off the fan blades and gave it a true fall cleaning. I never thought I could do this myself but it was very easy and I am so pleased. Now I have to get my day going and vote for a new New Jersey governor and some local officials too. See you later. xo
Monday, November 6, 2017
Beatrix Potter Red Squirrel
Here is another watercolor that is new to me. Beatrix Potter's Red Squirrel. via
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