I have chosen this amazing bedroom for tonight because it will be so perfect for waking up on Sunday morning, agreed? Goodnight. See you tomorrow.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
PS22 Chorus Will Open The Oscars
I'm so happy for these 5th grade students from Staten Island, NY's PS22. This talented young chorus and their fabulous music teacher will be opening the Oscars performing 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'. I've been a fan of theirs for quite some time and can't wait to see them Sunday night.
Read the whole story and see more videos at NPR
Outside My Cottage Yesterday
The snowdrops are coming up right on schedule. I always see them beginning in February.
The wisteria looks very sculptural against the background of the woods. I keep it cut back so it doesn't take over.
The ice in the birdbath has melted but no birds are interested in bathing. Brrrr.
This is the big branch I was talking about last week when I was pining away for a gardener to help me get rid of it.
Here he is. Webster is so handsome, isn't he? The wonder dog got the crazy runs he was so excited about being in the way back.
My guard chicken proudly standing watch outside my bedroom window. It felt good to walk around with my camera now that the weather is improving. Have a great weekend.
Morning Dew on Spider's Web
Misty Morning Dew ~ A heavily laden spider's web in the long grass at Croome Court, Worcestershire in The Cotswolds. Now that is just beautiful! ©flash of light
Friday, February 25, 2011
Tiny Homes With Scavenged Charm + Slide Show
Derek Diedricksen has built four microhouses at his home in Stoughton, Mass., using salvaged materials and ingenuity.
You will love this charming story and slideshow about a man in Massachusetts called a mad scientist with too much wood who has built a village of tiny structures in his back yard. Tiny Homes With Scavenged Charm via NYTimes Don't fail to read the accompanying article called The $200 Microhouse. It's hilarious and inspiring too. The Times reporter Joyce Wadler has a way with words that will make you laugh out loud. You can thank me later for finding this for you.
Countdown to Oscar
This is the site for Everything Oscar. I'll be watching, will you? Are you having an Oscar party or just eating popcorn in front of the TV? I'll be using my top of the stove vintage Felknor's Theater Popcorn Popper and doing the latter.
I had a hard time finding an original classic Felknor which for some reason is no longer made but I finally got one a couple of years ago and love it. I use olive oil for regular popcorn and sometimes I make kettle corn which is also delicious. I'm told the Whirley Pop is almost as good even though it doesn't have the tapered sides. You'll never eat microwave corn again once you go back in time and make popcorn on your stovetop. If mine ever breaks, I might buy one of these from Lehman's.
Same Tree 8 Hours Apart at My Cottage
This is the black walnut tree I saw from my front door this morning at 7:00 am when I first got up and let Webster out. I did not convert the photo to black and white. This is a color shot and as you can see it was a very gray and rainy morning.
I just got back from walking the wonder dog and I wanted you to see how different the same tree looked at 3:00 pm. The wind is howling but at least it has stopped raining and the sun looks nice when it's not hiding behind a cloud.
Balbegno Castle | UK Scotland | Wellies Provided
They even provide wellies, just in case anyone forgets to bring them.
Doesn't this look like the perfect place for hunting and fishing? Don't you absolutely love this rolling shelf in the hallway?
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