Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Charming Low Maintenance Home
What could be better than a brick house with a slate roof? I'm always drawn to homes that look to be low maintenance as I face painting my cottage next spring. This one was built in 1938 and I'm sure it has been updated inside and out. The gardens are beautiful too, aren't they?
Life's Little Instruction Book, Volume II, Page 28
Baby Hedgehog
Is there anything cuter than a baby hedgehog? I think not. This one seems to be posing for his black and white portrait. No gel was needed for the adorable spiked hairdo. I would imagine the quills on a baby would be on the soft side.
Monday, November 8, 2010
My Bedroom for Tonight
This is the bedroom I've chosen to sleep in tonight. Isn't it lovely? I love the bed hangings and the beautiful groupings of framed antique prints on either side of the bed. I collect miniature antique chests and I like the one on the table in the first photo.
Have a great evening. See you in the morning.
Antique Owl Andirons
I've always liked figural cast iron andirons -- especially the owls. My friend Jill has a pair with eyes made from antique marbles. These are nice too. Another friend has a pair of Hessian Soldiers. It's a good time to fire them up now that it's getting colder.
Sliding Barn Door To Cover TV
I just can't get enough of these interior sliding doors mounted on hardware originally designed for barns. I especially like the idea of hiding the television set and other electronics behind a small one. Found here. Now someone will have to design a garage-door-opener remote for the lazy viewer.
My other posts about interior sliding doors are here.
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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.
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.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
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.
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
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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Saturday, November 6, 2010
Don't Forget To Set Your Clocks Back Tonight
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
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