Antique Window Mirror in A Bathroom

I love the repurposed mirror. It's quite stunning in this fabulous bath or powder room, isn't it? via

Busy as a Bee

I have been very busy outside all week long and things are shaping up very nicely. The weather went from 20 degrees above normal for this time of year to below normal and I like that. I can work all day without stopping if it is breezy, cloudy and cool as it was yesterday. My peonies are up and the buds get a little larger each day. via

Very Nice Screened Porch

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I like the sliding door, the outside light, and the decorative woodwork to protect the screening. A friend of mine calls this the XO pattern.

Lovely House, Lovely Landscaping

Simply gorgeous. via

Aren't the PeeGee hydrangea standards perfect?

I found a great tutorial for hydrangea propagation here. Keep scrolling down to see all the helpful hints readers have provided. I like the last method best. Here's the home page with helpful information on the enjoyment and care of all hydrangeas. Happy gardening.

Potted Topiaries

Look at the size of those pots. They don't look so large in the distant views. There's a lot of clipping going on in this landscape. Small hedges, huge hedges half-round spherical standards and perfect grass. I wonder how many gardeners take care of this property. I'm sure this is just a small portion of a much larger estate. It's spectacular, isn't it? via

Barn Before the Rain

We really need some black storm clouds around my cottage to water the grass. Tomorrow will be two weeks since I cut grass for the first time this year and it hasn't grown very much. Usually you can't keep up with it in the spring but we had a very dry April and May hasn't been much better. We've had a spritz or two but we need several days of soaking rain. The temps we are having this week are 20° hotter than normal to boot. Webster doesn't like hot weather one bit. Tabitha loves it and I am holding up okay. Off to an office meeting this morning. See you later. via

Traditional Kitchen in Nova Scotia

This home in Bedford, Nova Scotia is a coastal retreat in the city. The owner overhauled her kitchen to incorporate an upper level of cabinets, polished concrete counters, cork flooring and vintage-look taps. The island functions as additional workspace and adds a rustic touch to the space. The lantern is a fabulous find from Stadacona Lodge, a military hall in Halifax. via House and Home