Two Workspaces I Like.

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I like to display favorite things to delight my eyes in my workspaces too.

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This whole room is nothing short of amazing. Love the window and the desk.
Happy Presidents' Day: be careful if you go out.. Bright sun is shining on the cottage and it's very calm outside this morning. I need some things but I won't be shopping today. I'll wait until tomorrow when I can combine a trip to the supermarket with my office meeting, mailing a package at the post office, and a routine dentist appointment. See you later. xo

Another Bathroom with almost No Grout

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The only grout here is around the floor tiles. I like it except I wouldn't enjoy those bare light bulbs shining in my eyes. I have decided that my own bathroom is pretty much devoted to tub baths now and that is working out quite well. My hair likes this system too. When I shower I never wear a shower cap and my head always gets soaked even if I'm not washing my hair. With a tub bath, my hair just gets the humidity and my little bit of natural wave and slight curl is responding quite nicely. When I shampoo, I go downstairs and use the stall shower. My bathroom is looking neater too so it's a win/win. I decided to let the new grout cure as long as possible before it gets wet. Three hours until Downton Abbey and four hours until Grantchester on PBS. Can't wait. Enjoy your evening too. xo

Perfect Cottage Patio

This is all happening under the snow wherever this delightful garden cottage is located. via

Microwave Peanut Brittle

I love peanut brittle.

I honestly wish I hadn't seen this. It looks so delicious and so easy. I would make some but I don't have any peanuts or corn syrup. It's probably better than anything you can buy. Picture tutorial and recipe here. You're welcome. xo

Letterpress Valentine Cookies

These are too beautiful to eat, aren't they? via

Happy Valentine's Day

Here's hoping you have a secret admirer. via

This cover by Charles Addams never fails to make me smile on Valentine's Day. Don't eat too much candy!

Colonial Silver Valentine

Wonderful Early American Love Token via

Samuel R. C. Moffat

of Portsmouth New Hampshire

New England

in North America

Perfect for Valentine's Day

DIY Kitchen Remodel Costing < $3,000.

Bravo. It's wonderful!

Before photo. I wish I could see more in the after photos to see where they put the refrigerator, wall oven and microwave. By reading the article, I learned they kept the tile floor but covered it with rag rugs. I adore the new kitchen sink! The entire project took 6 days and cost less than $3,000. Read the story and see more photos here.