Dutch Door Love

I have a lifelong history of loving Dutch doors and this one is no exception! via

Do you have a telephone landline?

I have a landline that I seldom use. Only a few friends call me on it and I use my cellphone for almost everything because it's always in my pocket or nearby. My phone used to ring off the hook late at night and early in the morning with automated recorded calls made by robots until I found a service to make them go away. For some reason, I switched channels recently to the CBS Morning News. I have been watching MSNBC and CNN news ever since the debates. Right when I switched channels, CBS had a person explaining a service called Nomorobo. It's free and very easy to set up. I have the triple play from Verizon and it worked with that. You have to know or set up your username and password for your cable service. I already had those set up because I control my DVR from their FiOS App on my phone or iPad to schedule my recordings.

Are you still with me? Watch the YouTube Video below. It's the same video that appears on the link.

After you get so far with signing up at "nomorobo" you will have to log on to your FiOS account or whatever cable account you have. You will need to set up "simultaneous ring". It's easy. You have to check a box and put in the phone number the robo service gave you. When any calls come in on your landline, if it is a Robot call, your phone will only ring once and hang up. If your phone rings twice, that means it is a call from a real person. Robot calls emit a special signal that the blocking service can read.

This might sound complicated but it's really pretty simple. It is like the Do Not Call that no longer works and is useless. 

It really works. The link is HERE. Scroll down and see how many trusted business recommend it. It's also FTC approved.

I have friends who set this up for their parents. Now they don't have to rush to the phone to be annoyed by solicitors. They just wait and see if there is a second ring before they head for their landline phone. If you have trouble, ask your children or grandchildren to help you set this up.

You can thank me later. It's free for landlines. It's also available for cell phones but there is a monthly charge so I didn't sign up for that.

Bathroom with Great Wallpaper

I love the Lotus Smoke wallpaper in this powder room, don't you? See more photos here as well as the "before" photos of the same room. What a transformation! I know you love before and afters!

Finale of Inspector Lewis on PBS tonight

Tonight is the final episode of the final season of Inspector Lewis. Boo Hoo. I love this show and being an armchair visitor to Oxford, England. Maybe they will bring in a new show starring Hathaway. That would be nice! Enjoy

Kitchen Love

I love everything about this photo, especially the exhaust fan treatment over the range. via

Antique Garden Urn with Tulips

Could anything be lovelier? I think not. via

The Queen Mother's Decorating Style

The Queen Mother’s collection of Vanity Fair caricature prints at Birkhall in Scotland. Often called SPY prints in the trade as this was the signature of the artist on many. Love the tartan carpet on the stairs! via

Library and Reading Room Under The Stairs

This is the best use for that area under the stairs yet. Don't you love the built-in book shelves and the comfy chairs for reading? Found in Country Living Magazine. Link here.