Click on either image and scroll down a bit for all the necessary information...building, room number, time, and date. Let me know if you are going!
I have never wanted to live in California ~ until now. I would already be in line for the free open-to-the-public lecture by my favorite illustrator, Maira Kalman. I blog about her all the time. Now I must read up on The Rubber Band Society!
This little guy is so cute. I hope you find the time to watch this prize-winning video and start your day with a big smile. Thanks for stopping by the cottage; here's hoping you have a great week with no problem clients big or small. ♥Rosemary
In 2007, Grant K. Gibson, an interior designer, offered his future landlord a deal: in exchange for two months' free rent ($3,000), he would renovate the San Francisco apartment. Mr. Gibson sits before 18th century architectural drawings of Rome from an old book that he mounted in $20 frames.
He only wears black and white clothes so it was quite a leap to be so bold with color in the bedroom.
This antique Turkish rug and imitation-crocodile tray table were hand-me-downs from one of Mr. Gibson's clients.
All of the bamboo roman shades are from Target. I might get these for the three windows in my studio. Don't you think this young man did an amazing job for just $3,000? Be sure to view all 12 of the photographs in the New York Times slideshow.
The death earlier this month of the 20th-century master of photography Irving Penn (at age 92) invites a look at his renowned work from studio portraits to fashion photographs. Be sure to view the slideshow in full screen; it's wonderful. Read more via The New York Times. 
I love this poster. You can't choose your family, but thankfully you can choose your friends.
HaHa! A designer chain saw. Chanel no less!
This handsome owl certainly picked a lovely wildflower meadow as the setting for his portrait.
Happy Friday. It's been a long busy week for me. It was very productive though. I think I will be saved by the rain on Saturday. Have a good one. Thanks for stopping by the cottage. ♥Rosemary
