Topiary Gardening

Loving these Rosemary topiaries and the flower frogs. Mine are doing well too. via

Sunday Night on PBS Three Good Shows

Once again, PBS has 3 good shows in a row, tonight. Set your DVRs.

#l My Mother and Other Strangers 8:00 pm
Drama series set in 1943 following the Coyne family and their neighbors as they struggle to maintain a normal life after a US Army Air Force base is set up in the middle of their rural parish.
I watched Episode One last week and liked it.

#2 Grantchester 9:00 pm

#3 Prime Suspect: Tennison 10:00-11:30 pm

Eastman Johnson Painting

The Girl I Left Behind Me

Wouldn't you love to know the story behind this painting?

Jonathan Eastman Johnson, an American painter and co-founder of the Metropolitan Museum of Art via

Handsome Thoroughbred Stallion

Gorgeous Thoroughbred stallion named Tiznow. This horse is beautiful and so is his portrait. via

Beautiful Architectural Urns

I have genuine urn envy. The classical architecture and the wonderful landscaping are simply stupendous. via

Totally White Kitchen

Question: When is all white too much white?

Answer: Never!

This kitchen looks amazing. via

Rocking Chair Porch?

Exercise caution if rocking.

I foresee broken windows here.

Love the architecture.

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Wonderful Landscape Design

I love this simple bluestone path with patches of grass between each stone. Click to see more delightful photos from this Doyle Herman Design Associates project in Southport Connecticut. 

Wonderful Open Porch

This open porch looks like the place to be in the summer. It rained almost all day here at my cottage but cleared up in the late afternoon. Here's hoping you are having a great weekend. via

Natural History Illustration: European Hare

This is beyond fabulous. I absolutely love this natural history illustration of The European Hare. via 

My Peonies This Year (2017)

I only have five blooming peonies today, the pink ones. There are some secondary buds that will still produce small flowers which I also love. The white ones are all gone and so are the red ones. They were really beautiful this year, thanks to all the rain we had in May.

I took the last photo this morning. All were made with my iPhone 🌸

Summer White Paint Colors

Here's another wonderful attic space with wide board floors, walls, and ceiling. If you are in the process of choosing the perfect white paint, be sure to read Perfectly Southern Paint Colors: Summer Whites

My short heatwave is over and it is cool and pleasant this morning after a very early shower to cool down the plant life. xo

Dining Room WALLPAPER

This wallpaper is perfect for this gorgeous dining room. Click here for a much larger photo. Aren't those windows fabulous?

Stupendous Kitchen

What a wonderful kitchen! There are really no words. via

Have a wonderful Father's Day if you are one or if yours is still living.

Breakfast in Bed

This little room certainly does look cozy. I would enjoy morning coffee and a muffin there too while organizing my day. This must be a very old house; just look at the width of those ceiling boards. This room is shiplap at its best, way before it became trendy. via

Welcoming Gate

If gates could talk, this one would be yelling "Welcome Home" via

Wonderful Architectural Woodwork

I love the treatment of the arch in this hallway. There are probably closets behind the double doors. Nothing beats a classic entrance hall, does it? via

Wonderful Architectural Dining Room

Absolute perfection here. I love the architectural woodwork around the windows, the deep blue paint, and, of course, the period furniture. via

Love This White Kitchen

This must be the happy place for a very lucky family. Sawyer | Berson Architects

Wisteria on a Townhouse

This image is stunning! Such vivid color on the wisteria flowers.

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Southern Plantation Porch

Can you even imagine a better porch? I love the high ceiling with architectural interest. The rockers appear to be looking out on the water too. How nice! Charleston or Savannah? Have a great weekend. via

Cat Wedged in Window

This image never fails to make me laugh. This adorable cat has wedged himself in the perfect spot for people and bird watching! Have a great day. via

Joyful Birdsong

I wish this gif had sound.

I have never seen bird breath before, have you?

I must look closely for singing birds when I see my own breath in cold weather.

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Oxfordshire Church and Wildflower Meadow

St. Nicholas’ parish church in Chadlington - Oxfordshire, England. I love this no-mow zone filled with lovely white wildflowers. via

Door to A Secret Garden

I would love to see what's on the other side, wouldn't you? via

Memorial Day 2017 Lest We Forget

John McCrae, 1872 - 1918
Biography here. More history of the poem here.

IN FLANDERS FIELDS

John McCrae, 1872 - 1918

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place, and in the sky,

The larks, still bravely singing, fly,

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead; short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe!

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high!

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

Really Great Kitchen

There are so many things to love here, I hardly know where to start. Of course, my favorite thing is the nook with the stool and one-person table or desk. I think there might be another one on the opposite side, but I'm not positive. Have a great long Memorial Day Weekend. The rainy spell is finally over and I'm happy about that. My peonies are starting to bloom too. I'll post some photos later. xo

photo source

Garden Potager - Atlanta GA

Garreaux-parterre

Howard Design Studio

So Gorgeous!

Twig Fence

My favorite. Wattle fencing. via

I love the look and this would be a fun project too.

Enjoy the long holiday weekend! xo

Fun Vintage Kitchen

I love this old gas stove! There is absolutely nothing "staged" here and isn't that refreshing? via

It's actually in an AirB&B cottage in Nashville and this kitchen is about to be remodeled. Boo Hoo.

Need More Bookshelves

Oh, Yes. I can relate to this in a very personal way. via

A George Washington Collection

The 35 framed antique images of George Washington in Victoria's (The Queen Vee) new cottage in Utah. This photo was posted on Instagram where she is known as @queenv47 and she mentioned it in a recent comment on my blog. It took her 5 hours to hang this arrangement and I think she did a good job, don't you? It's always fun to see the efforts of someone you know, even a virtual friend! Two thumbs up, Victoria. xo

Architectural Aviary

This structure is absolutely amazing, agreed? The best of both worlds for the birds too. via I had a very busy weekend working outside in preparation for a rainy week. Monday's morning rain made me glad I pushed myself. xo

Tulips and More Tulips

Great article with more photos: Tulip Time in London

No Negative Space

WOW

A collector lives here, for sure.

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Hallway with a Nautical Feel

The bannister newel post makes this entrance hall really special.

The newel post was fitted with a light that turns it into an indoor lighthouse. See many more photos of this lovely family home here.

Table Talk

Who knew?

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Rose Trellis with Benches

You don't see this old-fashioned trellis these days, do you? The built-in benches are so charming and such a good idea. The aroma must be fabulous too when sitting there in the shade chatting with a friend. via

Great Cat Photo

WOW

The power of the camera and the person behind it.

I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day.

xo

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Wonderful Paris Greenhouse

I especially like the greenhouse floor. via