Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Jessica The Hippo -- She's A House Pet
Please promise me you will watch this heart warming video about a coffee-drinking hippo in South Africa named Jessica.
Click here to watch it on YouTube if it doesn't show up for you in my post. I always tuck in my animals at night but I honestly can't imagine tucking in a hippo. Her nighttime routine will definitely make you smile.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Woodchipped Garden Path
I simply must spread my pile of woodchips to keep down the weeds near my front entrance. This garden inside and outside the picket fence is fabulous, isn't it? via
Deck Decor
Have you started getting ready for outdoor living yet? I have worked on the deck floor of my balcony for the past three days and it's looking better. This one looks perfect, doesn't it? via
Sunday, April 7, 2013
16th Century Book Wheel
For centuries men have been trying to perfect a ways to read multiple books. Is this the eBook Reader of the 1700s? Epic fail because you have to sit in one place to peruse articles. More about Captain Agostino Ramelli's contraption here.
Beautiful Day in Edinburgh Scotland
It looks like spring in Edinburgh in this photo. Wish I were there!!! via
Architectural Artifact from My Collection
This zinc urn was once on a dormer in Newark NJ. A gentleman nearby said his father got it from a building that was being demolished. It was just sitting in a junk pile in his back yard. One day on my way to the post office, I stopped and knocked on his door to ask if I could buy it. He said yes and it's been in my junk pile ever since. Not really, it's in a boxwood garden. my iPhone photo
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Tiny wildflowers in the woods
If you didn't do a fall cleanup and wait too long in the spring, this is what will happen. Aren't these tiny flowers charming? via
Portrait of a Succulent
An old photo from my phone from last summer. I think I have probably published it before and here it is again. I still love it. Have a great weekend.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Golden Boy Webster
He looked beautiful in the golden light of the setting sun one day recently. He looks sad but he wasn't. He was just mad that I was trying to make him stand still so I could get a good picture. He was on the trail of the fox, his favorite pastime. my iPhone photo
Cutest puppy mix.
His name is Bosco and he's 10 weeks old. He is half black lab and half springer spaniel. Look at his paws! Isn't he adorable? What a great mix---he's got the best of both breeds. via
Having my coffee now
This is just exactly what I am having at this very moment. I slept late this morning and it was wonderful. I always add hot soy milk to my morning coffee and it mixes itself just like this gif. See you later, friends. via
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Where the Calla Lilies Grow
Jhuzihhu Taiwan -- I've never seen calla lilies growing en masse, have you? How does a person even get in there to cut them without doing damage? Stunning photo. via
Great Kitchen -- Before and After
I decided to post the after photo first so you wouldn't get depressed by the before photo if you haven't had your coffee yet.
See what I mean? It's an amazing transformation, isn't it? Hop on over to Hooked on Houses to see more views of this 1980s kitchen, before and after.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Baby Goose
This little gosling looks so cozy tucked under mother's wing. I'm getting ready to tuck myself between the sheets to enjoy some TV time on the flat screen in my bedroom. Goodnight all. See you in the morning. via
Foxglove in a Williamsburg Garden
Could anything be lovelier on a frigid April morning with the temperatures in the teens? I think not. This garden in Williamsburg is gorgeous. via
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
Perfect Tea Party
Everyone appears to be on their best behavior for this formal tea party. I love to peek into early childhood playtime through vintage photos. via
Beautiful Wildflowers for April
This beautiful wildflower looks like columbine to me. Mother Nature certainly picked a lovely spot to plant the seeds, didn't she. No floral arranger could match this arrangement. Hello April. Today is Webster's 11th birthday. He has already had several dog biscuits with peanut butter spread on them for his special day. We had rain overnight and will have more today so the April showers are right on schedule. See you later. via
Correction....these flowers are Oxalis acetosella, submitted by a reader (Cathy in Idaho). Thanks, Cathy.
Correction....these flowers are Oxalis acetosella, submitted by a reader (Cathy in Idaho). Thanks, Cathy.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
My Mom, Easter 2012
It is hard to believe my beautiful mother is no longer with me. She looked so beautiful a year ago and 8 months later she was gone. I miss her every day. We all miss you here at the cottage, Anna. This morning Tabitha made a rare visit to my bed in the wee small hours before dawn instead of meowing to be fed and let out. She was my mother's cat and I think she was missing her too. Webster and Tabitha always go with me when I go downstairs to do laundry and they always hope she will magically appear in her home on the lower lever. But she's never there so we don't stay long. I really need to start dealing with her things but I'm waiting for the nice weather so I can open all the windows and doors and sort things outside. I'm still peaceful about her passing but that doesn't stop me from missing her.
I've been busy in the kitchen making two dishes to take to Easter Ham Dinner with friends this afternoon. I am making my old standby (cranberry holiday salad from a book called 'Favorite Recipes from Quilters') and something new, a baked pineapple casserole that sounds delicious. I'll let you know. Have a Happy Easter Day! xo
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Awkward Baby Bird
This Bittern nestling is unusual looking to say the least. The wonderful photo by Alex Lavashkin appeared in Popular Photography 3/28/13. The mother made a beautifully woven nest for her babies, didn't she?
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