Saturday, August 21, 2010

Cozy Nook Under The Stairs

I guess you could call this a windowless seat under the stairs. Don't you love it? The sisal runner and the rope railing are very nice too. via

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Have a Beautiful Weekend

It is overcast at my house today which means I can continue my weeding project in constant shade. Forgive me if I am not overly enthusiastic. I hope your vista is full of sun rays and maybe a few sheep.
image from Flickr.


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Life's Little Instruction Book | Volume II | Page 19


More great advice from H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

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Friday, August 20, 2010

Mies van der Rohe Admired Thomas Chippendale

Mies van der Rohe, he master of 20th century modern design admired the skill of the 18th century cabinet maker Thomas Chippendale.


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My Dog Tulip | History and Movie Trailer

Christopher Plummer, Lynn Redgrave, Isabella Rosalini, Englishmen and Dogs. What's not to like? Based on J.R. Ackerley's 1956 memoir, My Dog Tulip premieres at Film Forum in NYC on September 1st. It's the first movie ever fully animated without using paper. Click on the YouTube icon on the movie website to see more about how this movie was created using only a computer http://www.tulipthedog.com/



I can't wait to see this movie. I must get the book from the library too.


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Thursday, August 19, 2010

A Real Secret Garden

Totally head over heels in love with this authentic secret garden.


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Seed Saving Envelope 2010 | Free Download

Time to start saving seeds again. I made a new 2010 seed saving envelope for you today.

Click on the image to enlarge. Then print. You'll get two seed savers on one sheet of paper. Write the information about the seeds on the back of the envelope. Happy Gardening. Share you seeds with friends. Tuck some seeds from your garden inside a greeting card or Christmas card. Enjoy.

Other Seed Savers I've designed and blogged about.


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Rhododendron Floral Wallpaper

So beautiful: "Rhododendron Floral wallpaper" Via


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