Coffee First

Rise Up and Attack the Day with COFFEE and enthusiasm is more like it here at the cottage. via

Shingle Style Home with Porches

Love the recessed porch upstairs. I would pick that room to be my own, wouldn't you? via

Snow on the Rooftops

Snow on a mansion.

Snow in a village.

We still have snow on the ground and today is supposed to feel very cold because of the wind chill factor. My house is cozy and the coffee is hot. Life is good! via

Downton Abbey or Super Bowl Tonight?

You know what I'll be watching, don't you?

I thoroughly enjoyed reading an interview with 63 year old Julian Fellowes, the creator and writer of "Downton Abbey" in the WSJ. The interview is entitled: The Anti-Snobbery of 'Downton Abbey'

drawing by Ken Falin via The Wall Street Journal

His full title in real life is: Baron Fellowes of West Stafford, Lord of the Manor of Tattershall, Deputy Lieutenant of Dorset. He is properly addressed as Lord Fellowes.

Thank you, Lord Fellowes. I'm a huge fan of your creation!

Winter Snowscape

I woke up to an inch or so of snow this morning. Tabitha didn't want to put her paws in it so I had to literally throw her out. Webster always wants to go out no matter what the weather. He woke me this morning with loud barking. When I looked out the window I saw the fox in the way back hunting for food. Everybody's back inside and we are looking forward to a lazy Sunday morning after a very busy Saturday. Enjoy yours too. xo

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Wonderful Country Bathroom

For those with no modesty. Look if you dare, I don't care! via

Cat Pets Sheep

Good morning Mr. Sheep. Isn't this the perfect image to greet the weekend? Have a good one. via

Carpenter Gothic Cottage - Artist's Studio

This small 19th-century white clapboard house in Bangall, NY doesn’t look like a workplace, but the jewelry designer Gabriella Kiss’s studio is located inside. You are in for a real treat. There is a wonderful slideshow of the inside compliments of The New York Times. via