Saturday, November 6, 2010

Optical Illusion Garden Backdrop

The forced perspective in the architectural trellis work on the mansion fools the eye into thinking there is depth on a flat wall. Are there any workmen that can create these masterpieces today? I've always admired this artistic workmanship. The photo was scanned from one of my home landscaping books. Have a great weekend.


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Turquoise Blue Door in Brussels

This is quite an amazing entrance, isn't it? There are more views of #6, a wonderful Art Nouveau building in Brussels here.


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The Majestic Plastic Bag - A Mockumentary Narrated by Jeremy Irons


This thought-provoking mockumentary is narrated by Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons as he follows the journey of a single plastic bag on a California street all the way to the Pacific Ocean's plastic dump.


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Another Vintage Alphabet To Cut and Paste



Another nice vintage alphabet for creating your holiday cards, place cards for the table, etc. Click to enlarge the alphabet and numbers. Cut and Paste using real scissors or your photo editing software. Have fun.
My First Vintage Alphabet here.


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Friday, November 5, 2010

Grace Kelly Wasn't A Fan of Hollywood

"I hated Hollywood. It’s a town without pity. Only success counts. I know of no other place in the world where so many people suffer from nervous breakdowns, where there are so many alcoholics, neurotics and so much unhappiness. —Grace Kelly"
Thanks, misswallflower


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White Bedroom with Fireplace :: So Nice

I think I'll bed down here tonight with a big roaring fire. We're having damp chilly weather here at the cottage and this room looks nice and cozy for Webster and me. It would be a nice room to wake up there just tomorrow morning to start the weekend. Have a good one.


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Beautiful Early American Dollhouse

This is wonderful. I am so glad Nancy Allen's signed dollhouse survived in such good shape. If only those walls could talk. Massive size: 47" high x 5'6" wide. Image found on 1stdibs but was sold. 

   

Mr. Big Ears ~ Two Versions

Isn't this a great photo of a wild hare? I guess they are burrowing in their warrens until spring. I'm not sure what the second long-eared animal will be doing except making us laugh.

Hat available on Etsy.


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