Laundry Day Here At The Cottage

The washer is on the spin cycle right now. I can hardly wait to hang the first load on the line. The ironing board is up for quick pressings before putting the clothes away. It is going to be in the high 60s or low 70s today. So happy. Later, Rosemary


Photo: Twig Hutchinson


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Chateau de Ratilly at Treigny

The Chateau de Ratilly at Treigny in the Yonne département of France's Burgundy region. This 13th century chateau was built by Matthew Ratilly in 1270 and is now used for arts educational purposes. Treigny




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Charles Dickens' Dog's Collar Brings $11,590

Charles Dickens' Dog's Collar Sold for $11,590
A dog collar that once belonged to Charles Dickens was sold at Bonhams New York's 28th dog art sale last month and went for well above its pre-auction estimates of $4,000-$6,000. The collar, made of leather and brass was engraved with Dickens' name and address sold for $11,590. Although the final price was more than twice what was expected it's not completely without precedent: last year an ivory and gold toothpick that once belonged to Dickens went for $9,150. Dickens was known for being fond of dogs and this collar certainly looks well-worn.

Engraving of novelist Charles Dickens (1812-1870) with his pet dog Turk. Photo: Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

When he was a boy Charles Dickens and his father took a walk through Kent. On Gravesend Road they passed a house called Gad's Hill Place. Young Charles was very impressed.

His family was plagued with financial problems. However this imposing structure seemed to be part of a different world. His father noted his interest and told Charles that if he "were to be very persevering and work very hard" he might one day live there.

He did. He bought the house in 1856 and lived there until his death in 1870.




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Faint Memory of Snow

Scenes like this are already a faint memory now that the first day of spring is only 4 days away. How soon we forget the previous season when the next one begins. All I have to say is good riddance.


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Amazing Tulips And A Pear

Is it wordless Wednesday today? There are no words for the beauty of this photograph.




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Cottage in Ireland

Well, it could be Ireland. Don't you love this setting? Springtime anywhere is wonderful.

"May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. May songbirds serenade you every step along the way. May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that's always blue. And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through." An Irish Blessing for St. Patrick's Day!

Irish Shamrock (Trifolium dubium)

"May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go." An Irish Blessing

Happy St. Patrick's Day. Everyone's Irish today.

The Official Irish Shamrock is Trifolium dubium. It is pictured in an Irish Belleek bowl planted in genuine Irish dirt.

Tulips In Jars

Such a nice still life with tulips in vases and bottles and jars. This should brighten your day.


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English Mansion With Sundial

Dudmaston Hall in Shopshire, England
Late 17th Century mansion with art collection, lakeside garden and one of Britain's most important collection of contemporary art in a country estate house setting. Maintained by The National Trust for ever, for everyone.




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Lone Tree In Spring

So beautiful. A lone tree in a field full of wildflowers.


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Paradise Contained (Flower Bulbs)

I pick up this book all the time lately. I've posted several photos from it too. It is a little early to think of anything except bulbs. Actually the best time to think about bulbs was last fall.

Paradise Contained. Growing and Decorating with Flower Bulbs
I love the twig stand on the cover, don't you?




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Taucherglocke (Diving Bell)

Taucherglocke. This is one of my early lithographs representing an open diving bell with air supply. It looks very imaginary to me. Lithographer: M. Listemann. I wish I new more...I bought a box full of these mysterious prints years ago. Please advise if you can provide additional information. Thanks, Rosemary

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Peek-a-boo

Peek-a-boo I see you. The sun is shining brightly and the sky is blue. Is it spring yet?




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Rielle Hunter Photo Shoot in GQ

Hello, America, My Name Is Rielle Hunter: Politics: GQ
Does anyone tell the truth in Washington? I must admit I read the whole article.




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Fancy Calligraphy with Deer

Oh Deer, isn't this wonderful? Now that handwriting is officially dead, we won't be seeing anyone practice this wonderful art. Say it isn't so.


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Helen Hayes Illustrated Quote

This is so true.
And maybe the years before and after as well.
Helen Hayes




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Getting Fired

"The term 'to get fired' comes from when clans of long ago wanted to get rid of unwanted people without killing them, so they would burn their houses down instead." Wow, I did not know this.

Source: OH YEAH FACTS


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Sliding Barn Door Inside The House

One day I too will have a sliding barn door inside my cottage. They make such good sense when you can't do a pocket door. The room is so spacious without a door opening into it.


sliding barn door


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