Cute Cat Hammock

I wonder what Tabitha would think about a table like this? It looks wonderful with a cat in it but I think it would look strange without one. via

I had some showings today at my new listing on a beautiful day. I threw out an impromptu open house sign and got some lookers off the street too. I had a really good time showing them around. I think I'll do the same thing for an hour or two tomorrow as well. Enjoy your evening. xo

My New Listing

This circa 1780 home was moved to its current location in the village of New Vernon NJ 07976 in the mid 1800s. It is several doors away from my office and it is desperate for a new owner since it's been vacant since 2002. Cross your fingers for it and for me. I put the listing in the MLS yesterday and I'm waiting for my phone to ring but it hasn't. The dwelling is gutted inside so it's a real project for an old house lover or a commercial enterprise. I hope someone with a wonderful vision steps up to save this beautiful survivor with such great bones. It is zoned for business and residential and would be a wonderful place to live and work. It has a great feel inside with high ceilings, many new windows, and new framing installed by Amish post and beam barn builders. The tin roof was removed and replaced with hand-split cedar shakes. The old siding was removed to expose the original clapboards. The fully-floored walk-up attic is an amazing space. I'll keep you posted on the activity. See you later. Maybe this historic home called The Academy has been holding out for someone to love it again.

Inviting Side Porch

This is truly wonderful, isn't it?

New York horse country farmhouse. Crisp Architects, Millbrook, NY. Rob Karosis photo.

This New Day

This is very inspiring, isn't it? I love the bathroom shown below too. View more photos of this project, photos by Tim Ghie.

Post Halloween Dog Shaming

Trixie ate most of her little human's treats. via

Belated Halloween

I'm sorry I didn't see this sooner. Better late than never, right? So windy today. The leaves have blown back in my yard too. Oh well, maybe they will blow away again before the day is over. See you later. Have a great Sunday. xo

White on White on White

I know it's too early for snow photos, but I love this white on white house. I'm very snug in my cozy cottage tonight. I'm so glad I did my freezer paper DIY vent covers. I worked upstairs most of the day moving things around like an ant. One of these days I'll get it like I want it. I did some real estate too. It was a good day. I've got a baked potato in the oven that's almost ready. I'm grateful for the extra hour of sleep I'll be getting tonight. Enjoy your evening. xo via

Soaking Tub in a Museum Setting

It's very elegant, isn't it? The floor looks like old linoleum. I love a good hot bath in weather like this. Today we have rain that promises to continue all day long with wind tomorrow to help us dry out. I watched a weather report on TV this morning and the reporter said SNOWVEMBER occurred in the deep south. Is this true? Yikes. I am definitely not ready for the first four letters. My cottage is much warmer today since I performed my annual ritual yesterday on my ceiling air conditioning vents. I have decorative cast iron covers that don't open and close. They are open all year round and all the warm air goes up them like an open chimney. I have struggled with different fixes and several years ago I thought of cutting freezer paper to cover them. It worked like a charm so that was my project yesterday. I cut new pieces and affixed them with ATG double-sided tape with a special dispenser I have from my picture framing days. It went quickly and now my drafts have gone away. I'm so happy. Where there's a will, there's always a way, right? Have a good weekend and say hello to November. Don't forget to set your clocks back tonight before you go to bed. xo via