It's Almost Time For My First Fire

I found this photo in my files. I'm posting it to remind me to clean out the ashes from my fireplace and set up the wood for my first fire of the season. It will soon be time.



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Decorative Purple Kale for Fall

I'll have to buy some decorative kale next week for several planters in the front that now contain geraniums with no flowers. I like kale much better than mums in the fall because the plants last a lot longer. The mums get zapped with the first killing frost but the kale just keeps on going and growing because it's a cold weather crop.

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My Antique Silver Hedgehog Pincushion

While we are on the subject of hedgehogs, I decided to take two more photos of my little antique fellow since he sun was shining so brightly on my marble kitchen counter.

He's a solid silver hallmarked pincushion in the shape of a hedgehog. The marks indicate that it was made in Birmingham England in 1903. I got it on an an antique house call years ago and it's one of my favorite things. I had to provide all the quills; the straight pins aren't antique. The stuffing is some kind of coarse animal hair (probably horse). He's pretty wonderful, isn't he?

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Happiness

I've had this wonderful quote saved in my photos forever. Back then I never thought to save the source information . . . sorry. I love this, don't you? I must admit that I am an expert at looking beyond the imperfections.



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Narcissistic Hedgehog

Hedgehog in autumn checking out his reflection in the water. I think he's very pleased with what he sees, don't you? Hedgehog via Pixdaus.



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Anthology Magazine | Preview with Video

The set for the room in the video below to launch Anthology Magazine was papered with pages from old books and magazines.

Anthology Magazine presents a stop motion trailer launching the new home and lifestyle print magazine. Inaugural issue comes out in October 2010.

Print Is Not Dead

Preview the first 16 pages of Anthology's premier issue coming out soon.



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Gardens at the Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte, Seine et Marne, France

Absolutely amazing living graphic design in these Gardens at the Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte, Seine et Marne, France [photo via Pixdaus].

More fabulous views of this Chateau.

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Happy Times Alone In The Garden

I scanned this image from one of my books "A Garden Blessing " and added the text myself. It's perfect, isn't it? I love the sunlight and shadows in the garden and on the side of the house.

Have a wonderful weekend.



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