Givenchy Postage Stamp | France

This image makes me want to write a letter.

Two women represent the typical Givenchy style of the 50s and 60s: Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy. By furnishing Hollywood movie stars beginning in 1953, Givenchy achieved a popularity like never before. A rather sad event brought global attention to Givenchy dresses. When John F.Kennedy was assassinated, the world witnessed a mourning Kennedy family all dressed in Givenchy clothes. Jackie Kennedy ordered a Givenchy dress for the funeral, which was especially flown in from Paris. It is said, that at that time, the Givenchy atelier possessed individual patterns sheets for every female member of the Kennedy family. In 1955, he introduced separates and then the Orlon-fabric to the haute couture. His designs are elegant and refined.  via google images

Chateau de Chenonceau

    

Chateau de Chenonceau
"Built on the river Cher, where the unique beauty of its architecture reflects in the water, the Chateau de Chenonceau is the Val de Loire’s finial." This is definitely a must-see castle in France. Group trip?

23 Breathtaking Natural Swimming Pools

To me there are two joys in swimming pool ownership . . . getting one and getting rid of one. I do like a natural pool that looks more like a pond.

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Harper's Monthly Cover for June 1896

 Signed top left: Edward Penfield ~ Woman in green rocker, reading.
That's what summer is for isn't it? Rocking and reading.

Life's Little Instruction Book | Volume II | Page 14

I never fail to burn something if I walk away from the stove with something cooking.

Life's Little Instruction Book by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Grow it yourself: Plan a farm garden now.

Poster for the U.S. Department of Agriculture promoting victory gardens, showing carrots, lettuce, onion, tomatoes, and potatoes growing.

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DIY Origami Seed Starter Boxes

I love this idea of making something from nothing, don't you? Use your recycled newspaper to make a tray or cookie sheet full of origami seed starter boxes for your seeds. Once the sprouts pop up you can plant the whole thing in the ground since the paper will decompose. Nice! Great project for children too. It's not too late in the year to plant seeds since there's plenty of time left in the growing season. It's a great winter project too for starting herb seeds for the windowsill or for gifts. 

Hollyhocks Are Such Country Flowers

Wish I had hollyhocks here at the cottage. I had them one year and they never came back. I still have some seeds. Maybe I'll try again. Google images.