Monday, October 18, 2010

Jack Skellington Halloween Hat + Mask To Knit | Free Pattern


Get out your knitting needles -- you still have time to make this wonderful hat/mask for Halloween. It's great for skiers and snowboarders as well as Trick or Treaters since it adjusts to all kinds of winter weather. It makes for a very original, warm and practical Halloween accessory too.

The design is mostly inspired by the character Jack Skellington from the animated movie 'The Nightmare before Christmas’ by director Tim Burton.
Download Free Pattern from Knitty Magazine

The Fall 2010 Issue of Knitty Magazine is available here.


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Boat House with Fall Foliage


I took these a little after 6 o'clock last night and it was almost too late to get a good shot of this wonderful stone boat house reflecting on the lake. It's very close to my house so I can go walk over again when the light is better.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Beautiful Terrace



This looks like the perfect place to sit in the sun and read the Sunday Times. I love the stonework. Croquet on the lawn after brunch would be nice too if the set hasn't already been put away for the winter.


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Life's Little Instruction Book | Volume II | Page 26


Enjoy the day. I think it's going to be a lovely Sunday here at the cottage. By the way, the only thing unkind anyone ever says about Webster is that he's a little too friendly but he calms down quickly.


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Saturday, October 16, 2010

Barbara Billingsley } June Cleaver on 'Leave It To Beaver' Dies at 94


Barbara Billingsley 1915-2010
Image: Everett Collection
I just learned about the death of one of my favorite TV personalities while watching the nightly news. "Leave It To Beaver" ran from 1957-1963 and I honestly think I've seen every episode multiple times. Barbara Billingsley portrayed June Cleaver, the perfect stay at home mother of the time. I can still hear that theme song in my head. She handled all of Wally's and The Beaver's problems with such love and grace. RIP. Read more in The Wall Street Journal.

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Vintage Halloween Images

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Have you picked out or made your costume yet? I found the two vintage Halloween post cards on Google Images. The two early photos are ©stevechasmar on Flickr. He finds the most amazing old photos and he has posted sets with a Halloween theme for the past three years. They are so much fun. Are you scared yet?


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Vintage Tin Carousel for Books } I Want One!

Somebody should start manufacturing this carousel now! Isn't it wonderful? What a great idea to use it for books and magazines. I love seeing vintage store display items used in interior design. Have a great organized weekend.
via desiretoinspire.net


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Friday, October 15, 2010

Have A Great Weekend Just Hanging Out

HaHa . . . Have a great weekend just hanging out. via


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