An Amazing Image of Sand and Sun

This beautiful photograph is almost surreal. I thought the image was perfect for a quiet Sunday morning. via

Tabitha's Design Tip #2

Make sure there is always polar fleece on my pillow in cold weather. Preferably in a color that becomes me. Click here if you can't see this short video.

YES to Boxwood in Pots Flanking Stairs

This looks amazing. I've never had luck with boxwood in cement pots. My zone must be too cold. These terra cotta pots wouldn't stand a chance either. They would blow up immediately. I still love the way this looks. The staff here can simply put them away to winter over in the greenhouse if this estate is in an unprotected cold zone. Sigh. via

Knock, Knock.

I love finding unusual door knockers to show you. Tabitha wants this one on our front door but I would be afraid of looking at a mouse in any form every time I came inside. We got a dusting of snow overnight and it's still cold. It was 7 degrees when I first woke up so I put the covers over my head and slept until it got in the double digits. It's 14 now and partly sunny. Stay warm and have a good Saturday. via

Goodnight, Everyone.

Sleep tight.
See you tomorrow.
Have a great weekend.
I took this photo several weeks ago.
We have an almost full moon now and snow.
Goodnight Moon.

Interior Design by and for A Cat

Tabitha's Interior Design Tip #1:
All loose pillow back sofa cushions should be poofed like this for emergency cat naps all over the house.

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California Giant Redwood Trees - 1915

Each morning since Hurricane Sandy I wake up to the sound of chain saws and wood chippers. The trees in my area were hit hard and the cleanup continues. I never fail to be impressed by photos of lumberjacks working by hand a century ago.

 

The photos are part of the Ericson Collection, a series of pictures from northwest California from the 1880s through the 1920s by Swedish photographer A. W. Ericson. Read more about this exhibition here. 

Amazing Elephant Portrait

What a beautiful animal. I never tire of looking at elephants, and this photograph is my favorite. via