Candle With An Old Books Scent

A friend gave me one of these candles this week for my Unbirthday (there was no other occasion). She always knows what I might like and she's always right. This one is called Ex Libris with the scent of Old Books; antiquated leather-bound volumes of handmade papers and parchment permeate and seduce the senses. The packaging is wonderful...too pretty to open. From Modern Alchemy. Thanks, Jill. I love it.




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Canning Jar Sewing Kit

This is such a cute idea. I never thought about making a sewing kit out of a canning jar, did you? I found this image over at My Island Wedding. All you would have to do is pad the jar seal and top it with a decorative fabric, apply a bead of hot glue to the inside edge of the outer ring, snap it back together and there you are. These would be great to carry around with you if you are working on one special project. Sewing on buttons? Put them all in the jar along with your smallest sewing scissors, needle and thread, beeswax (I always wax my thread before sewing on buttons) and any other small items you might need. The possibilities are endless. Nice inexpensive idea for gifts too.




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Silhouette | Man Reading A Book

"Take off thy hat, put down thy sword, and read thy book."

Scanned from one of my antiquarian books published in Germany in 1911. A "whole figure" silhouette relating to Goethe, his life and times.




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Life's Little Instruction Book | Volume II | Page 2

I'm so glad I found Volume II for you. Happy Friday. Have a great weekend. Rosemary




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Advertising Phrenology Head | Boehm Porcelain

Porcelain Phrenology Head by Edward Boehm

This beautiful Phrenology Head was made by noted sculptor Edward Marshall Boehm in the 1950s for the Schering Pharmaceutical Company to advertise their new drug called ETRAFON. The uncommon medical collectible is 5" tall with highly detail head analysis areas shown and the "Etrafon" drug advertisement stamped on back. On the bottom is sculptor's incised mark "Boehm". Etrafon is an antipsychotic drug of intermediate potency used in the treatment of disorganized and psychotic thinking and sometimes used to help treat false perceptions, hallucinations and delusions. Thus, the infamous phrenology diagnosis head that L.N. Fowler made famous in the 1800s was used to advertise the new drug. Only a few of these unique items were produced and given to doctors to help promote the drug. This rare and seldom found 50+ year old piece is in excellent condition and will highlight any collection of antique medical memorabilia. From my personal collection.

SOLD




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Less is More

Isn't this wonderful?

"Sophisticated simplicity should never die. Less is more."

I grew up sewing on one of those old Singer sewing machines.


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Ferns In The Woods And In Dreams

I took this fern photo last year and look forward to seeing them come up along the edge of a path I traverse on a daily basis. Won't be long now, will it?




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Tulips, Tulips, And More Tulips

Is there anything any prettier than a big bed of tulips? I think not. I've tried to grow them but they always get devoured by various critters. The bulbs must be delicious. I switched to daffodils because nothing bothers them. I think I'll have to break down and buy a bunch soon. I thought this photo would brighten your day. Plant your tulip bulbs now.


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Book Review | Book Thief

The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison Hoover Bartlett The true story of a thief, a detective, and a world of literary obsession. Now this sounds like my kind of book. Read the Rare Book Review and another short article about this Tome Raider.

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Unpackaged Grocery Store in London

An Idea Whose Time Has Come ~ Bring Your Own Container is the theme at Unpackaged, a London grocer offering many of their goods without packaging, or at least in refillable containers. Items range from the usual bulk and whole foods, but also include items not normally found in bulk, like herbs, oils, vinegars, soaps, toiletries, and even wine.

I can remember when most health food stores were like this. They would weigh your container when you entered the store and you could fill up jugs or jars with honey, oil, shampoo, peanut butter, milk, etc. Everything old is new again, right?

The Unpackaged Grocery Store in London


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Paint Decorated Antique Cupboard

I love this cupboard. The exuberant paint decoration is so special. Photographed from one of my books; I can't even remember which one right now. That salmon color would be perfect here in the cottage. I like the combination of closed doors and one open shelf. Nice.

George Washington by Gilbert Stuart

The finest and best and most reproduced portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart. Read the interesting history behind it.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Rain Drops On My Four Leaf Clover

There is a misty rain falling at my house. Thankfully it is not the white stuff. I was lucky yesterday that we had a nice enough day to hang a load of wash outside. I was shocked that everything was almost dry when I took it in. I put the towels on the radiators and hung the rest on my overhead laundry rack in the kitchen. Everything was put away before I went to bed. Sleeping on line-dried sheets is definitely one of the best things I do here at the cottage. I'm still using my first batch of homemade washing powder too and will never be without it. I think I'll make another batch today. It's quick and easy.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday. Rosemary




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Coloring The Leaves

I wish I knew how to do this with my photo-editing software. It would probably be very time consuming, but fun. Mother Nature is pretty amazing when you think of it.


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Glastonbury Hills Sunset

Isn't this an amazing landscape with sunset? Goodnight. Have a great evening. See you in the morning, Rosemary.


Glastonbury Hills


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Black and White

Look at the eyes on the white cat.
The black cat appears to be nothing BUT eyes.


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