Green Smoothie Detox Popsicles

These look so good. I recently got a great set of Williams Sonoma push-up popsicle molds at a thrift store for almost no money. They don't make them anymore so I was thrilled. They will be perfect for this recipe:

GREEN SMOOTHIE DETOX POPS

1 apple, cored and cut up into chunks

2 cups green grapes
juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp honey or agave
2 cups chopped kale, packed
1 cup cubed zucchini
1/4 to 1/2 cup water
1 avocado, peeled + de-stoned

Put all the ingredients, apart from the avocado, into a blender (start out with 1/4 cup of water. Add up to 1/4 cup more if you need it to get it blending) and blend until smooth.

Place a fine mesh strainer over a medium bowl. Pour the contents of the blender into the strainer and use a rubber spatula to push the juice through. Discard the pulp and rinse your blender. Pour the liquid back into the blender and add the avocado. Blend until smooth.

Divide mixture among the popsicle molds and freeze for 4-6 hours until firm (after 1 hour in the freezer, push popsicle sticks into the molds).

Don't they sound delicious? Recipe found here in celebration of Popsicle Week. Who knew?

Tabitha the Cat's Lazy Sunday Morning

She spent most of the morning on the sofa in many comfy positions without ever opening her eyes.

When the sun appeared from behind the cloud cover, she perked up and spent the rest of the day outside. Just looking at my photo makes me sleepy. Good night, sleep tight.

Regency Library Detail

Gorgeous room, agreed? via

Lovely Quote by Coco Chanel

I've never heard this one before but I like it very much. via

"If you were born without wings do nothing to prevent them from growing." Coco Chanel

Cat loves Pitlet

Sorry I haven't been around much. So busy with a real estate deal. Here's a gif to make you smile. via Have a great weekend. TGIF.

High Living in a Low Country Cottage, Charleston South Carolina

It's pretty wonderful, isn't it?  Complete house tour here. 

Artistic Design and Construction - Charleston SC

Future Gnome Home under Large Mushroom

We had some hard rain yesterday and last night. It has stopped now and it's just hot and muggy. I snapped this large mushroom this morning on an after-breakfast walk out back with the wonder dog. I added the fake rain just for fun. 

Baby Blue Door

This entrance is very sweet and lovely. I like the soft blue with the brick. via

Big Bathroom Mirror

I love this big mirror over the two small sinks. via

Wonderful Bird Choir

Click photo to enlarge for a closer look.

by Tuan Tran

BROADCHURCH on BBC America Season Premier August 7th

Here is the full episode of the premier that airs tomorrow night on BBC America at 10pm in my area.

This new English mystery series looks very good. Click here if you can't see the video above. You're welcome!

Sage Advice

via

Ziggy and Quacker = Puppy Love

This dachshund's name is Ziggy. The duck is Quacker and there's another one called Quack. They are all fast friends. They play and romp together, eat together and are fast friends. Go here and scroll down a bit until you see numerous photos of their antics. They genuinely love each other. 

A Table with a View

I love this table in front of the window and the symmetry of the whole arrangement. The botanical print draperies are lovely too. via

Earl Grey Bath House, Howick England

Built as a bathing house by Earl Grey at Howick, England just inland from the North Sea. I adore this. via

Fabulous Vintage Bathroom

It's perfect. I wouldn't change one thing! via

Secret Window

Bifold raised-panel shutters not only make a handsome frame for the window, as in this Georgian-era library, but they also help keep drafts at bay. If you look closely, you will see the hinges for the bottom shutters. When they are open the room must be twice as wonderful with such a large window to frame the view and let in more natural light. via

Blue Plate Special Dog Breakfast

Henry always eats his fried egg first.

Webster eats his mixed with water, like soup.

Blue Plate Special. Fried egg, kibble and oatmeal.

When is dinner? May I have mine on a plate too?

Books: How to Identify First Editions

I already knew a lot of this but not all. I love learning new things and hope you find this to be of interest too. Video discovered here.

How to Identify First Editions from Peter Harrington on Vimeo.

Webster Loves Peanut Butter

I always let Webster lick the empty peanut butter jars and he does a very good job of getting it all. He's exhausted after a day of puppy sitting. We got in a few walks each time the rain subsided enough to go outside without an umbrella. See you tomorrow. Good night all.

August 1, 2013

We're going to have rain all day and it's so nice.

A Soft Summer Rain Today

I was jolted out of bed this morning by knocking at my door. I forgot I was taking care of Henry, the cavalier king charles spaniel for a couple of days. It was also raining. So there you have it. My morning has calmed down now that I've had breakfast coffee. Now I must prepare some oatmeal and kibble for Webster and Henry. See you later.

My Picture Post Card Back Yard

Sorry I haven't been around much lately. I've been so busy outside and with real estate. I mowed the back yesterday and today and it looks fabulous, doesn't it? We are having some nice low humidity weather and I thought I should take advantage of it. I honestly can't believe today is the last day of July. I always try to savor August, the last full month of summer. my photo