Which Cup of Tea Will You Be Drinking Today?

I think I'll have a cup of creativi-tea to help me with my next post. But I want to drink my morning coffee first. Coffee is for morning, tea is for afternoon and after dinner. Which cup appeals to you? Thanks for stopping by the cottage for a little pick-me-up. ~Rosemary

Bradley Court in Gloucestershire England :: An Elizabethan Tudor

You will love this 16th century manor home in England with additions constructed in the 17th and 18th centuries. The gazebo the present owners (furniture designer Thomas Messel and his wife the artist Pepe Messel) are sitting before was built in 1707. I know you will enjoy the additional photos in this slideshow presented by The Magazine Antiques. Read more about the history and ownership of this magnificent estate here. Isn't it wonderful to see fabulous period furnishings in a proper house? ~Rosemary

History of Veterans Day

Kiss a veteran today if you possibly can! Click on the image above to learn more about the history of this somber patriotic U.S. holiday. ~Rosemary

"Girls Are Like Apples" | Pete Wentz

My photograph, his quote. Please send this to every young girl and boy that you know. ~Rosemary

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Life's Little Instruction Book, page 142 and more

I almost never rush into making a decision, especially if its major. I only have real maple syrup in my refrigerator. The other stuff is just flavored high fructose corn syrup. I could really use one of those antique bookstands like the one in the classroom full of old desks. The last photo is called Nature's Fireworks. Thanks for stopping by the cottage for your daily dose of inspiration. ~Rosemary

Cate Blanchette on Cover of December American Vogue

Cate Blanchette is a good reason to go out and buy the December issue of American Vogue. Don't you agree? She's one of my very favorite actors. I have to admit I prefer calling her an actress or is that politically incorrect these days? ~Rosemary
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Delightful Catskill Farmhouse

Don't you love this renovated Catskill farmhouse that a painter has filled with vignettes, created by pairing objects old and new, high with low. View more photos by Tony Cenicola via The New York Times slideshow. Enjoy!

My weekend was wonderful. How was yours? I took Webster and Tabitha to the free rabies clinic and they were so good. Can't say the same for some of the other animals though. Now they are set for another three years. I am so glad I remembered the date. I went to a house contents sale just up the road and everyone was talking about a rabid raccoon that was staggering around in broad daylight. The authorities had been called but hadn't arrived. Thankfully, I didn't see the sick animal. ~Rosemary

Albert Einstein Favored The Simple Life

As I continue to clean and purge, organize and rethink, recycle and donate, downsize and resisist the urge to buy more, I am so very inspired by the clear thinking of Albert Einstein. ~Rosemary