Happy New Year 2015

I had to make a return at a small store today. The clerk wished me a Happy New Year and then she said, "The days are long but the years fly by." I haven't heard that one before but somehow it rings true.

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Looking Up in Canterbury Cathedral

Isn't this a gorgeous photo? via 

I would much rather look up at this instead of a falling ball in Times Square. 

Teleport me there at midnight! 

Happy New Year!

Center Chimney Garden Cottage + Plans

I don't see a utility room for the furnace so maybe this is just a summer cottage. It's a lovely design, isn't it? It would be perfect for someone with no possessions or desire to have any. Smile. Maybe there could be a barn close by for all your stuff. I like the side porch with french door access from both the living room and bedroom. This could be a house to aspire to if I ever sell almost everything I own. Found here.

Beatrix Potter Original Watercolors "This Pig Went to Market"

Sotheby's London, English Literature, History, Children's Books and Illustrations, 10 July 2012. Potter, Beatrix, Complete Set of Four Watercolours (on Three Sheets) for 'This Pig Went to Market,' £61,250.

I keep finding more and more unknown Beatrix Potter artwork. I'm happy about that and hope you are too.

The illustrations were originally published in "Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes," published in 1922. The first drawings shows a colonial looking pig riding a horse and cart to the market while another pig lounges on the fence with the intent of staying home. To accompany the text "This Pig had a bit of Meat; This Pig had none," the second illustration shows a grandmotherly pig frying meat (we're hoping it's not pork), while another pig-companion peels potatoes. A third drawing brings the rhyme to a close, depicting an adorable weeping pig who can't find its way home.

Images and text found here.

View full-size images at the Sotheby's site here - use arrow > to see all three.

You are welcome.

xo

Enjoy the Christmas Lights

I'm still enjoying riding around after dark to see the Christmas lights. They will be going away soon so try to really enjoy them this week. This animated gif is quite magical, isn't it? via

Very Nice White Kitchen

I love this one and I can find nothing wrong with it. Very well thought out. via

Pie Crust Crimping Sampler

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Red Roof in The Highlands of Scotland

lovely photograph by david eustace

What a great pop of red.