A Book is a Present You Can Open Again and Again . . .

I have always loved this illustration. I've been saving this card since it was first published and it pretty much sums up my feeling for all books. A book is just about the best present you can give or buy for yourself, isn't it?
© Mary Engelbreit 1985

Cat on the Furniture Quote . . .

This sounds completely logical, doesn't it?

Life's Little Instruction Book, pages 24 + 25 . . .

I never tire of reading this book and I hope you anxiously look forward to the next page.

...To be continued...

Sewing Machine Cover made from a tea towel . . .

I've been saving this idea from a very old Martha Stewart Living Magazine for quite some time. I keep my sewing maching out at all times so I can mend or sew a seam at the drop of a hat. I always have to dust it off too. I think I am going to make one of these covers. I have all the necessary supplies including a roll of white cotton twill tape. I will post a photo when mine is finished. This looks like a fun and easy project!




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And the debate goes on . . .

I got a big charge out of this. This is an "A" only household.

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Wonderful illustrations from an antique story book . . .

The King was in his Counting-house,
Counting out his Money.


The Queen was in the Parlour,
Eating Bread and Honey.

The Maid was in the Garden,
Hanging out the Clothes;
There came a little Blackbird,
And snapped off her Nose.

But there came a Jenny Wren
And popped it on again.

I scanned these images from one of my antiquarian children's books: R. Caldecott's Picture Book No. 2 published in London by Frederick Warne and Co., Ltd. (the same company that published all of the Beatrix Potter books).

I absolutely love the 19th century illustrations by Randolph Caldecott. The rooms of the little king and queen are so nicely decorated down to the last detail. The fairy tale pictures on their walls are just wonderful. The architectural design of the house and walled gardens delight me too. Click to enlarge.

These stories are a pleasure to read because they set your mind spinning trying to imagine living in such a special place. Enjoy.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day. ♥Rosemary

Accept no imitations . . .