Thursday, April 18, 2013
Iced Coffee
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Pink Climbing Roses on a Stone Cottage
Such a lovely image. I wish I could smell them. Roses always remind me of my grandmother. via
Great Kitchen Island
A real cook would love this island. I wonder if it gets moved around? I love anything with wheels, don't you? via
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Stonehedge Farm by Catalano Architects
Everyone loves the previous photo of the foyer at Stonehedge Farm in Massachusetts. This is the view from the top of the stairs. Your wish is my command; click here for a complete house tour, inside and out. Photo Credit: Brian Vanden Brink
Elegant Foyer and Staircase
Oh.my.goodness. This is simply stunning. I love the restraint. Just enough decorating to allow the architecture to shine through. via
Monday, April 15, 2013
Primrose and Robin.
John Wainwright - “Primrose and Robin” 1864. This painting is so very beautiful.
(c) Royal Albert Memorial Museum; Supplied by The Public Catalogue Foundation via
Great Antique Bench
Just inside the front door of a lovely home. It was the perfect piece for the space. my iPhone photo
Paying your Taxes the Old-Fashioned Way
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Pieter Brueghel the Younger (1565–1636), Flemish painter. Oil on panel circa 1620. USC Fisher Museum of Art, The Armand Hammer Collection. I always publish a photo of this painting on April 15th. I'm staying away from the post office today because of the lines to mail income taxes. I'll check my box tomorrow. I mailed mine on Friday.
Pizza for One
What to cook when there is nothing to cook? Last night I made a personal pizza using a whole grain tortilla as the crust. I put my well-seasoned pizza stone in the oven at 450 while I was deciding on the toppings. I use Trader Joe's pizza sauce in a jar because it's decent and always on hand. The last pie I made had grilled zucchini slices on top but I didn't have any on hand. I cooked a pot of quinoa earlier in the day so I spread a layer of that on top of the sauce and frozen petite green peas scattered over the quinoa. Shaved parmesan cheese was the final layer.
I heated the stone for another 5 minutes after the assembly was complete. I kept an eye on it through the glass door in my oven after I slid the pizza off the peel. These thin things cook up very quickly. It was done in around 8 minutes and it was very good. I have to get a basil plant for future pies. Use your imagination throw one together yourself using what's on hand.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Beautiful Bedroom
This is lovely and very soothing. Very sleep inducing, isn't it? via Do you think there is a TV that pops up from that trunk at the foot of the bed? My guess is YES, so it's perfect for me! I can't go to sleep unless I watch TV first. I hope I can stay awake for Mad Men tonight. Sleep tight when you tuck in.
Amazing Flower Photo
Hold on to your seat and click here to enlarge this amazing photo of purple pea-like flowers. WOW.
German Shorthair Pointer Pup
This is the most photogenic breed ever, isn't it? I've only known a couple of them in person and they were great, handsome dogs. Smart too. via
Saturday, April 13, 2013
My Favorite Necklace
This is practically the only jewelry I ever wear other than my pearl earrings. The necklace seems perfect with everything. It was a thrift shop find purchased years ago and it remains my favorite.
my iPhone photo
Portrait of a Flop-Eared Bunny
This little bunny is glad to be outside in the sunshine and so am I. I hope there is a patch of clover nearby for him to nibble. It's pretty nippy outside but will get warmer as the day progresses. Have a wonderful weekend, everyone. photo source
Santa Barbara Residence
Wouldn't it be fun to ride that trike into the house and back outside again in a big circle. It appears to be set up that way, doesn't it? I like this very inviting home designed by Noyes Architecture. via
Friday, April 12, 2013
Dream Screened Porch with Swing
Love the brick floor and the ceiling fan too. This one is in Palmetto Bluff, SC. Hansen Architects. via
Shaker Kitchen Cabinetry
If you love shaker style kitchen cabinetry, you will love the designs of a British bespoke firm called deVol. One of their showrooms is a 16th century listed water mill. Link not working for this photo that was found on Desire to Inspire. Sorry.
It has stopped raining and is starting to brighten up. Have a great weekend.
Cottage with Roses
We are having some much-needed rain at my cottage. The two days of warm weather earlier in the week were just a tease. It will be in the 40s all day. I need to catch up on indoor chores so I am happy for a wet, cloudy day with rain drops on my window panes. See you later. image source
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Two Authentic Peeps
Peeking out from the coziest place in the world. The mother is beautiful, isn't she? via
Real Working Kitchen
Now this is a serious cook's kitchen. I love the use of an old workbench as a kitchen counter. No kitchen designer was involved either.
Hedgehog Portrait
Isn't this the best photo of a hedgehog you've ever seen? Click here to see it much larger. So cute.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Nice Art Wall
This is a very nicely displayed set of bookcases and artwork. I love black with gray and white. via
The Cat Pushed Me
"The cat didn't want to get her paws muddy so she walked on my back. See how clean she is? Honestly, I was just trying to help. I can't remember, did you put in the mud room before or after you got me? Want a kiss?"
Sail Away Wallpaper
As seen in a powder room that also serves as a dressing room near the pool. I'm not a sailor but I love nautical themes. my iPhone photo
Ducky Fireplace
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I like the bird tiles surrounding this fireplace. My iPhone photo was taken on the fly at an open house yesterday. The original owners must have been birders.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Spring Views thru My iPhone Lens
Today was a lovely day and I went to a realtor open house that had a fabulous view. Snapped with my iPhone.
When I got to the bottom of the steep hill where the house was located, I took a closer view of the barn with a blue roof. Spring has arrived in New Jersey!
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
Mine will look better as the sun bleaches it daily. I still have to clean the furniture.
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
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