Monday, November 22, 2010

Animals Organizing A Small Space

When you are living in small underground quarters, it helps to have high ceilings. I could look at the charming illustrations in this book all day long. Since childhood, I've always imagined animals living like this.

Brambly Hedge: The Secret Staircase by Jill Barklem


image via flickr


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Sunday, November 21, 2010

Bedroom for Two Mermaids

So Sweet
I know three little girls who would be drawing straws every night to see which two got to sleep in this room. They're crazy about mermaids.

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Home for Thanksgiving

Many of you are or will be traveling home for Thanksgiving.

Be safe.


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Antique Caldecott Picture Book For Your Reading Pleasure

AN ELEGY ON THE GLORY OF HER SEX MRS. MARY BLAIZE by Oliver Goldsmith -- Illustrated by Randolph Caldecott This is one of the more difficult to find of Caldecott’s Shilling Picture Books Published in London & New York by Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. Color and black and white plates Printed in color by Edmund Evans Ltd, London. 1885 First Edition.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Vegetable Wellington Turnovers

Autumn inspired, a puff pastry filled with butternut squash, mushrooms and goat cheese. Recipe, image and article from The New York Times. Click on the first link for the recipe and the second link for the article and inspiration. This looks like an elegant vegan dish for the holidays that isn't at all complicated.


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House of Cubbies

You know how much I love cubbies and this house is full of them.

Wow.


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Why Do We Love Our Desks So Much?


How do creative people set up their desks? Aaron Trinder visited several offices to find out. Some are messy, some are fastidious. This is a very interesting short film about the desks of several famous people.

Desk - Music and Sound Design from Aaron Trinder Film:Motion:Music

My desk is rather like Einstein's.

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Friday, November 19, 2010

Best Friends Say Goodnight


Here we are at the end of our first day together. Webster and Piggie only had a few rough spots and Piggie was the snappy one. It seems he doesn't care to share food and/or affection. Webster had his feelings hurt half a dozen times but he let Piggie be the alpha dog. That's the way he is, my Webster. We had four long walks and lots of lap time. Webster almost never goes near the sofa, until tonight. Can you see why?

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ill he ever be the same again? Goodnight all.

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Sea Otters Holding Hands

"Sea otters hold hands when they sleep,
So they don't drift away from each other."


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A French Bulldog Puppy Comes To Visit





Meet Piggie. He will be our house guest for the remainder of November. Webster and I are so excited. So far, both dogs have been on their best behavior. The 6-month-old puppy is quiet, well behaved and very mellow. Webster and I are in love.

My routine has gone out the window for sure. It's either play time, nap time or lap time around the clock now.


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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Do Want Bacon, Tomato and Cheddar Breakfast Bake with Eggs

I just woke up refreshed and wish I had this for breakfast. Yum. It looks easy and delicious. Perfect for your Thanksgiving guest. Call me when it is almost ready!
Bacon, Tomato and Cheddar Breakfast Bake with Eggs


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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

I'd Love To Sleep Here Tonight

I've decided that this would be a wonderful place to sleep tonight. A real tree house with a room on the ground floor and a window too. The moon was only a sliver the last time I looked My moon tonight is almost identical to this one and my daytime sky looked very much the same with big puffy clouds. I'm sure I will have sweet dreams on my mattress stuffed with milkweed down. I hope the owls come and perch on the limbs of this magnificent beech tree and serenade me to sleep.


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Magnolia Printed on An Old Dictionary Page

I really never thought of printing images directly on pages from old books but I guess you can. This vintage magnolia image looks lovely on an old dictionary page, doesn't? Found on Etsy.com


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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Incredible Wildlife Shots


Incredible Wildlife Shots by ©Rob Kroenert


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Chasing the Sweet Things in Life

Just in time for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and good through the New Year. This volume of Sweet Paul Magazine has it all. Check out the Holiday 2010 issue here.


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Small Kitchen Love

A very nice galley kitchen indeed; wouldn't you agree? I don't think I've ever seen a full cabinet like this in front of a sink without a wide apron top. It looks like a happy space. We are having a light rain at the cottage today . . . the kind you can walk in and not even care. Webster and I were out before 7am for a quick walk while the coffee was brewing. I'd love to spend the day in my pjs but can't because of my weekly office meeting. See you later.


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