Country Snow Scene

This is gorgeous.

I think my blood has thinned this year. We've had a very mild winter so far except for a few cold days when I simply couldn't get warm. via

A Little School Fit for A King

Westacre Montessori School UK

First day of Kindergarten for Prince George.

He's only the royal family's second generation to attend a real school. His father was the first at his mother's insistence he mingle with other children. His grandfather, Prince Charles, was educated in a room at the palace with a desk, a chalkboard, and a tutor. Sounds lonely, doesn't it?

I have been reading a lot about the Montessori history and it's absolutely fascinating! Maria Montessori is my new hero. 

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Floating Sink / Floating Desk

I like this idea of all your stuff in bags. My bathroom drawers are all in a jumble anyway. 

I love this little work space for listening to the radio and daydreaming. Cozy too with the little radiator underneath. photos

On The Prowl

This is a beautiful cat and a beautiful photo. Look at that paw that's on the ground. I see lots of toes! I have always loved this gray color and this kitty is a beauty. via

Miscanthus Hedge

I keep seeing the most amazing photos of this type of hedge and I finally learned the name. 

Miscanthus produces showy copper colored flower plumes in September and brilliant fall gold foliage. This perennial is zone 5 hardy and is both deer resistant and drought proof once established. Make sure to shear back this hedge plant in the spring to about 12” from the ground. This helps to re-energize the plant for the coming season. This sounds perfect, doesn't it? Except for the shearing back part (smile). photo source

Dog Bed in the Kitchen

Yes. The dog bed next to the island is such a nice touch and proof positive that this is not a trophy kitchen. When I first moved to New Jersey, Sister Parish was a noted interior decorator among the rich and famous and her signature was always putting a dog bed in the living room. That impressed me no end. Complete kitchen renovation with numerous photos including this one here.

Furry Friends Forever, Sleeping

If this isn't the picture of pure contentment, I don't know what is. Don't you love the dog's back leg thrown over the cat? via

Looking for a way to boost your protein intake at breakfast? I am. This one is my favorite for those mornings I'm rushing out the door. I always forget about the amazing amount of protein in cottage cheese. Pot style is my favorite. Other breakfast ideas here and here. Healthy eating when you first rise in the morning is so important. Good luck!