Santa is going to be busy at this house! via
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Stone Barn Converted to Guest Cottage and Library
All photos by Paul Massey
Wanting a place to display her treasured collection, Emma Burns, senior decorator at Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler, transformed a converted barn at her country home into a sitting-room-cum-guest-cottage full of hidden surprises and witty details...tour the inside here.
Christmas Decorations with Snow
This setting is wonderful. I love the door and the Christmas wreath. I don't understand the little garage for boots though. If you took them off before entering the house, what would you have on your feet? There is still a lot of snow before reaching the front door. via
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Sun on A Shingle Style Porch
The morning light shining on the porch of this shingle style home is exceedingly beautiful, isn't it? via
Monday, December 4, 2017
Evergreen Coconut Cake Topper
This little evergreen sprig looks perfect with a twine bow on top of a coconut cupcake that looks like it's covered in snow. via
Copper Pots Hanging From A Pot Rack
I have a "thing" for old copper pots and how people display them. This rod hanging from eye hooks between the beams is very nice. Hopefully, this is not the only sink in the kitchen! Smile. via
Sunday, December 3, 2017
Kitchen with Open Fire
I don't really understand the open fire on the cooktop. It looks dangerous to me. I love the baby's laundry hanging out to dry up high. via
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Beautiful Christmas Cookie Scene
So pretty. I love this Christmas Scene made of iced cookies and powdered sugar. I have the perfect background board but will I make one of these? Sadly, probably not. via
Friday, December 1, 2017
Field Mice Singing Christmas Carols
from THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS by Kenneth Grahame,
illustration by Inga Moore
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Scottsdale Arizona Rustic French Country Kitchen
This Rustic Arizona Kitchen Feels Like a French Countryside Vacation. The steel French doors are my favorite part of this construction project. Do want! See more inspiring photos and read the article in House Beautiful. This empty-nesting couple really downsized in style.
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Spectacular Kitchen
I adore the backsplash with tiny subway tiles and everything else too. This kitchen is simply spectacular. via
Black Bunnies
Have you ever seen a black rabbit? I have not. The portrait of the two Black Otter Rex Rabbits was found on Google Images. They certainly are beautiful, aren't they? I have always heard rabbits make good house pets and their only bad habit is chewing on the electric cords and that always scared me. I guess you have to keep them contained, especially if you are raising them for show competitions. This pen looks soft and cozy.
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Small Kentucky Cottage with Woodpile
I am glad this modest Appalachian cottage has a proper overhang on the front porch to protect the woodpile which might be the only heat source. Don't you wish we could peek inside this Kentucky home to see the roaring fire? via
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Kitchen w/ Butcher Block Counter Tops
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Amelia Handegan Virginia Restoration
18th Century Rose Hill Plantation
The music room at Rose Hill, an 18th century estate. I adore this painted floor.
The library holds books that have been at Rose Hill for two centuries.
Isn't this the perfect place to enjoy the books in the Rose Hill library before retiring to the adjacent master bedroom? The open fire is the icing on the cake. This old house has been decorated in such a livable manner. Read the article and see many more photographs of this plantation country house via Architectural Digest. Have a great weekend. xo
Friday, November 24, 2017
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars on PBS Thanksgiving Night
Anne Shirley (Ella Ballentine) is back in the new TV movie "Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars" airing on PBS tonight. In my area it comes on at 9:00-11:00. Can't wait.
Vermont Turkeys walk to Boston
During traditional turkey drives to Boston, children of Vermont farmers typically walked with the turkeys, scattering food to lure them forward -- but perhaps they would have appreciated wagon rides.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS photo.
"Turkey drives" were an autumnal tradition from the 1800s to the early 1900s, and involved the overland strolling of flocks of turkeys from all corners of Vermont to their destination, and demise, in Boston. Who knew? Read more about the fascinating history of this farm to table turkey drive HERE.
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Fabulous Bunny Downspout
I need this kind of whimsy in my life. Bring back the bunny downspouts! I could spend DAYS on this page looking at other examples. Have fun looking when you need a break from Thanksgiving preparations. xo
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Kitchen Island with Drawers
I like this kitchen island with drawers instead of an overhang to accommodate stools for sitters. Do we ever have enough cabinets? via
Monday, November 20, 2017
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Quick Cleaning Tips
This probably isn't the right week to post these cleaning tips since Thanksgiving is on Thursday but who knows, they might come in handy. I had a friend in my youth who didn't have a dishwasher and she used to put her dirty dishes in the trunk of her car if someone called and was coming over unexpectedly. That tip is not on this list. via Pinterest
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Vintage Gas Stove: A Chambers
This functioning 1910 Champion gas stove is simply wonderful. . .love it so much. via
Friday, November 17, 2017
Coziest Dogs Ever
At first look, I didn't realize there were TWO dogs on the bed, warming themselves before the fire. via
A Man Called Ove -- Great Book
I was thrilled to finally find this book at the library after hearing people rave about it for a very long time. I loved it and devoured it in a single day. Read the book, skip the movie would be my advice after watching the trailer. Men will like it too, especially those who know a lot about home construction, Saab automobiles, and motors in general. Click on the link above to read a review from Good Reads. xo my photo
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Charming Clapboard Cottage
I looked and looked but could not find a link for getting inside this charmer. It looks lived in and loved with perfectly imperfect landscaping. I would get rid of the shrubs across the front foundation that are hiding the house. If the foundation is unattractive, I would plant something lower. Maybe these can be severely trimmed, but boxwood would be better. Enjoy this lovely Wednesday. xo via
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