Preview of Tonight

Add a fire in the fireplace and this will be me tonight as I watch Sherlock. I am not a sports fan and I'm so happy PBS will not be interrupting the one program I've been waiting for so anxiously. Of course, I will be watching Downton Abbey before the new season of my favorite detectives. I HOPE I can stay awake until midnight for the 2-hour premier. Will your household be with me or the Super Bowl? 

The Feeling You Get When You Travel

Here's another great quote about travel. via

The snow stopped this morning and it turned out to be a very nice day. Have a great weekend. See you tomorrow.

Perfect Kitchen Window

I love it all, the window, the sink, the marble countertop and windowsill, the subway tile backsplash, the faucet, and the view. Did I forget anything? via

Today's Snow Looks Serious

Wow. What a difference from yesterday. This snow could be a big problem if it continues to come down as fast and furiously as it is now. I got a few staples from the market yesterday so I don't care. The sky is getting brighter and it's very pretty swirling down. Snow Day at The Cottage.

Morning Walk with Webster

Webster and I enjoyed some sun and mild temperatures this morning when we went for a walk. It was nice to see the sun, however briefly, because tomorrow might bring light snow. We'll see. Have a great long weekend if you have Monday off.

Antiquarian Map of British Isles 1807

A large folio hand-colored map of the British Isles in my living room.

Published in London July 1, 1807 for John Cary, Engraver and Mapseller.

This view attempts to show the large size. I framed it myself. It's one of the first things I put on my walls when I moved in the cottage over 10 years ago and I still love it. There is a small inset map of the Shetland Isles. I have no idea why I love old maps so much because I have the worst internal compass ever. I love the GPS feature on my phone and use it all the time with turn by turn voice directions and I usually have to use it to find my way back home too. Are you a good map reader? 

Custom Screen Door

I love this custom screen door that matches the pattern of the paneled door. I would love to see it from the outside looking in with the solid door closed, wouldn't you? There's a porch too. Such a nice entrance hall! via

Such a Handsome Dog

I'm so happy to have my handsome buddy back to normal. Webster is back to being his old self and isn't he handsome? I love his amber eyes. We just came in from our mid-afternoon walk on a gray day and it was fun for both of us. This was the last photo before going inside to warm up.