17th Century Welsh Cottage in The Cotswolds Restoration

No, this isn't the original kitchen sink. 

It was purchased on Ebay.

The living room is perfection, isn't it?

The perfect cottage garden was created for this 17thC cottage.

This article in House & Garden UK is a fascinating read about the authentic restoration. I learned a lot too. New stone floors and new wood floors were made to look old by rubbing in layers of wood ash and linseed oil. I need to read the article again and see what other tips I can absorb. Enjoy.

xo

Frog Scholar Illustration

FROG SCHOLAR

Found on the artist's page here.

The botanical illustration is quite lovely too.

XO

Almost Time to Store The Watering Cans

I caught up on my mowing over the last three days and it felt good to be outside and working hard. September days are so nice and I want to do some more serious weeding in the front and call it done until next spring. The geraniums that are looking so lovely outside will have to be potted for overwintering in the house. Getting things done before gloves and mittens are needed is my goal. I will be watching, with saddness, the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II tomorrow on BritBox (on a continuous loop all day) saying a final goodbye.😢 

xo

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Last Night it Dipped into The Low Forties

Isn't this the perfect description for the upcoming fall season?

via

life starts

all over

again

when it

gets crisp

in the fall

f. scott fitzgerald

xo

Beautiful Cat in The Fall

Such a beautiful pose for this lovely cat.

Found here.

xo

Public Garden on the Welsh Border

Bryan’s Ground, a public garden in Herefordshire on the Welsh border. See many more lovely photos here.

xo

UPDATE: More information about the history here with more photos and visiting information. It's REALLY interesting and worthy of a blog post all by itself. Be sure and visit.

Princess Anne at 70: A Documentary

PART ONE ~ PRINCESS ANNE AT 70

I was astonished at how busy Princess Anne was every day during her mother, Queen Elizabeth II's, later years. She was honestly on the road from dawn until dark most days. This documentary was on PBS and has been added to YouTube for your viewing pleasure. Her children are lovely and she has a very supportive and nice looking husband. I was glad to learn she has a happy family.

PART TWO ~ PRINCESS ANNE AT 70

PART THREE ~ PRINCESS ANNE AT 70

I hope you enjoyed learning about the devoted daughter of Elizabeth and Philip. One can only imagine the sorrow in her heart this week. xo