It won't be long now before the roses are climbing up the trellis of this lovely shingle-style home on Martha's Vineyard. The front door is open so let's go inside. via
Monday, March 18, 2013
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Irish Wolfhound Doorstop
This wonderful doorstop is in my collection. Photographed on St. Patrick's Day on one of my antique chairs. Today is the day for all things Irish. My iPhone photo.
Green Tea Latte for St. Paddy's Day
Matcha green tea and milk, lightly sweetened, served over ice. A mint sprig is a nice touch to carry out the green theme. Doesn't this look refreshing? Matcha is a finely ground, powdered, high quality green tea. A little goes a long way too, since it's very concentrated. This would be good to serve today if you live in a hot place. It's hard for me to realize everyone isn't having cold weather. via
Today's the Day for a Shamrock Float
McDonald’s® Shamrock Shake Copycat Recipe
3 cups good quality vanilla ice cream(I would use Breyers)
1-3/4 cups milk (or soy milk)
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Green food coloring if desired
1. Blend all ingredients in a blender until completely thick and smooth.
2. Pour into tall glasses, top with whipped cream and green sprinkles. I prefer iced tea spoons over straws with drinks like this or you could use both. Happy St. Paddy's Day! via
Dog on a Bed of Shamrocks
I scanned the dog from my antiquarian book on Royal Crests. After inserting the Irish proverb and putting it on a bed of shamrocks it became perfect for St. Patrick's Day. via
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Goodnight (from Finland)
Finland must be the perfect place to really enjoy winter. This beautiful night on a lake was photographed by Mikko Lagerstedt.
Stealing Webster's Bed
This bed is mine now, says Piggy. Webster doesn't even care. This sheepskin is near a radiator and under a window so it's a perfect guest bed.
Unique Kitchen in An Old Southern House
The hub of the house is also its dressiest room. Over the FiveStar stove is a silver-leaf Napoleon III mirror. The chandelier was fashioned from a pair of antique bronze sconces
The owners wanted the kitchen to have the feel of a traditional dining room — which it was, before the renovation. The sink resembles a buffet; the nine-foot-long oval island, a dining table.
The kitchen's light-filled bay window opens onto a patio and garden. More Photos: House Beautiful
Weekend Retreat
Wouldn't you love to wake up here? This Mayne Island retreat in British Columbia was designed by Johnson + McLeod Design Consultants. via
Friday, March 15, 2013
Goodnight from Piggy
Piggy is fast asleep in his crate and I can hear him snoring across the room. He's exhausted, having been on three long walks since I picked him up after lunch. Webster is happy to see his little friend. Tabitha tolerates him and he ignores her and that's just perfect. His humans are on spring break. See you tomorrow.
Have a Great Weekend
Be sure to take your dog along if you plan on doing anything really exciting. via
Overslept this Morning
I know exactly how Maddie the Coonhound feels. I got up at my her regular time to let the cat out and went back to bed. It was almost 9 o'clock when I got up again. I'm still adjusting to "fast" time.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Books as Art
Beautiful 1899 leather binding in an abstract Art Nouveau style by The Guild of Women Binders ... read more here.
Happy Pi Day
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The town of Princeton, NJ goes all out for Pi Day every year. It's for math geeks in celebration of the equation 3.14 and it's also today's date 3/14.
Sheep in The Morning
Sheep in the morning. The sun has burned off the mist where they are grazing but hasn't reached the valley behind them. via
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
My Happy Dog
What? All for me?
Happiness is: A new supply of biscuits! A whole box fits perfectly in this old glass cheese preserver. I always buy the small treats because I can give the wonder dog 3 or 4 instead of only a single big one and there are no crumbs left on the floor. He can count, you know.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Red Poppies White Clouds and Blue Sky
Three of my favorite things combine to make red, white, and blue. via
Great Sandwich Shop
This looks like my kind of place! If I ever go to Austin Texas, I will definitely check it out. via
Dog in A Wheelbarrow
I'm posting this photo because it gave me such a good idea. I have a big contractor's wheelbarrow in the garage and the body is hideous orange plastic. I rarely use it and keep it hidden. The first nice day, I'm going to fill it up with warm water and give Webster a bath in it. One of my outside hose connections has hot and cold running water. He's pretty stinky at the moment and he will love it. via
Monday, March 11, 2013
Mad Men Season 6 Poster
I was just wondering when this was going to start up again and now I know. via
Incense Burner
I found this cute little clay teepee incense burner hiding in a drawer the other day and fired it up. It cleared the air for other smells. The cubes that came with it were supposed to smell like cinnamon but they just smelled like smoke to me. [my photo]
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Two Otters Trained To Recycle Bottles
Two female North American River Otters at the Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester, New York - trained by zookeeper Catina Wright - take empty bottles and place them into recycling bins.
Picture: Annette Lein/AP
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