Pink Sky this Morning

I'll be happy when the grass starts looking better in my photos. I woke up early enough this morning to enjoy this beautiful pink sky. Webster had another wedge of cornbread on his breakfast and he thanks you all for his birthday greetings yesterday. See you later. xo

Cornbread Birthday Cake for Webster

He got 2 pieces for his birthday dinner. One was broken up on top of his kibble and he ate it with great gusto. The second piece was broken up in his bowl for dessert. He was one happy dog. The other pieces are wrapped in a used bread bag for tomorrow. The birthday boy is sound asleep and it's not even dark. I have to wake him up for one final walk. xo

UPDATE: History of my cast iron pan above...how odd, it's from a blog post exactly 3 years ago to the day. This vintage pan is very rare.

Life's Little Instruction Book | Volume II | Page 75

More sage advice from a father to a son. 

Looking Down on a Tulip

I don't even have daffodils yet, much less tulips. I took this photo in April last year on a real estate showing. It looks like a lovely first day of April but it's still on the cool side. Today is Webster's birthday and I think I will bake him a pan of cornbread instead of a cake. He will be the happiest dog in the world when it comes out of the oven because it's the Wonder Dog's favorite treat.

Garden at Williamsburg

Perennial garden at Colonial Williamsburg. So lovely! via

March is Going Out Like A Lamb

After a cold morning with hail, it turned out to be a spectacular day, after all. There is only a small amount of snow left in the front driveway where it was piled over my head by the snowplow man. The ground is still wet from three days of rain, but March appears to be going out like a lamb, after all. I know that is probably not the case everywhere, but I'm glad it's ringing true here at the cottage. Webster and Tabitha are thrilled too. xo

Seaside Cottage in Norway

One of the people I follow on Instagram posted this photo and I love it. Have you ever seen a more enchanting cottage? I love the architectural style and how it somehow seems private even though it's in a picturesque village. I want to see more of both. 

We had hail yesterday and this morning. Webster and I got caught in it last evening and he couldn't wait to get back inside. I had an umbrella but he had no protection at all and really got pelted. I don't think it hurt but it surely was loud.

Call The Midwife - Season 3 Tonight

Call The Midwife - Website

Tonight is the Season 3 Premier on PBS at 8PM. I'm so glad it comes on early so don't forget to set your DVR. I love this show. Afterwards is Season 2 Premier of Mr. Selfridge.