Pink Hollyhocks Climbing to The Sky

How much do I love this photo? via

Happy Weekend

Here's hoping you find a great parking place wherever you travel on this last full weekend of summer, in August. Labor Day is super early this year and next weekend will be a long one, half in August and half in September. via

Catch A Falling Star

Don't you love seeing a shooting star? I love a dark night sky full of stars. Good night, see you tomorrow. via

Royal Family Portrait 1931

Lilibet, Margaret and Queen Mum 1931. I've never seen this one before. Love it. via

The Reading Room

I would have to sit in this unusual chair first before giving it my leal of approval. I would probably trade it for a comfy armchair and ottoman. via Amanda Patterson

BROADCHURCH tonight, Episode 3

View a trailer for tonight's episode 3 here. Thankfully I have FiOS and can watch this BBC America series "on demand" whenever the mood strikes me. I watched Episode 2 again this morning and saw things I missed when I watched it "live" last Wednesday at 10pm. That's not my finest hour and sometimes I find myself dozing off. I look forward to this weekly series because the acting is so good and the story is fascinating. In other words, I'm hooked.

Little Dog Plays Ball Alone on A River

This is so cute.

Playing fetch by himself. Click here if you can't see video above. via

Great Trollope Sofa, Book, Coffee Quote

Absolutely nothing. via

Sliding Barn Door on Bathroom

I love the brick wall. via

Door for A Walled Garden

How lovely is this garden gate/door with a round opening? I like what I see of the walled courtyard too. I have someone coming later this morning to give me an estimate on painting and repairing my cottage. I love the color of this door and am considering going "dark" or "all white". I'm leaning towards dark because my cottage is near the road and next to deep woods. Road dirt and mildew would be less visible on a darker color. Will update you later. Have a great day. xo via

Catherine, William, Baby George, Tilly and Lupo

One of the first informal portrait taken by Kate's dad, Michael Middleton.

Booth or Counter? Booth, please.

May I take your order? Do you want fries with that? via

Webster in the Car

He was soo happy to have been invited to go along on a cool Sunday evening drive.

Door Within A Big Window

Oh, how I love this. If only such architectural elements were easy to find, but they are not. It looks as if someone's going on a trip or running away from home, doesn't it? via

Free Childhood Memories

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Forest Green Door Rocks This Entrance

I wouldn't have the gathered sheer curtains on the side lights, but I like everything else. Maybe a larger lantern hanging from the overhead cornice too. via

Swimming Hole in The Sea

Have a great weekend and enjoy one of the few last weekends of summer. Isn't this natural swimming hole in the sea great? via

Dragonfly Photographed at My Cottage

Click photo to enlarge.

I snapped this dragonfly earlier today with my iPhone on an after breakfast walk with the wonder dog. Honestly, these insects are aliens with gossamer wings, for sure. my photo 

South Carolina barrier island home designed by Herlong and Associates.

I love the floating ceiling detail in this fabulous kitchen. It defines the open space without the addition of walls. via

Beautiful Hollyhocks

These hollyhocks are a beautiful study in pink and green, aren't they? Sorry I haven't been posting as much as usual. I've been mowing and weeding and all sorts of cottage catching up. Front and back mowed yesterday and today and it looks fabulous. Real estate continues to keep me busy too. Fall is definitely in the air and we are having a very cool August. 

I really enjoyed the second episode of Broadchurch last night. I've been searching for more full episodes for those of you who don't have BBC America. So far, no success. The DVD has been released in the UK so it's only a matter of time before it's available here. It really is a wonderful series. Good night, see you tomorrow.

BROADCHURCH Tonight on BBC America Episode 2

I can hardly wait until 10pm for Episode 2 of Broadchurch on BBC America. Here's a preview of tonight's episode. Click here if video doesn't appear above. If you missed Episode 1 you can watch it here. Good night, see you tomorrow.

Dog Rules for the Literary Canines

I took a quick iPhone photo of this sign in a house I was showing yesterday. It was hanging over two dog beds.  Webster can't read so he doesn't need a sign. He's practically perfect, you know! 

Another Blue Cottage Door and Window

This one is lovely too. I like the little trap door within the door for getting mail and packages and seeing who is there. Of course you could always look out the window, couldn't you? I love the roof and the brick walk and the giant plantings. Good night friends. Sleep tight. via

Out on A Limb

"Where is Mama? We are waiting."

I love this delightful photo of all the little birds lined up waiting for Mama to come home with dinner. I think they look worried, don't you? via

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