A photo from "The Great American House, Tradition for How We Live Now" by the architect Gil Schafer. The link will take you to many other wonderful photos from this must-have book.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Shell Cottage
It is located on the outskirts of Tinworth, Cornwall, near the coast, and is described as a lonely and beautiful place. via
Royal Play Time at Balmoral Castle 1952
Queen Elizabeth II shown playing with her two children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne at Balmoral Castle the Royal Residence on the River Dee, May 1, 1952, West Aberdeenshire, Scotland. (AP Photo). I love that she let them do dangerous things. via
Friday, January 11, 2013
15th Century German Dog House
The ultimate medieval doghouse, complete with side chapel. Four Dogs before a Doghouse in a book of fables, German, late 1400s.
English Country Kitchen with Aga + Dog
I love the dog on his ratty pillow, the old AGA cooker, the overhead laundry drying rack, and the pullout hand towel that's big enough to dry off the dog. This is real life personified, isn't it. Brent Darby Interior Photography via
An Elegant White Kitchen
Don't you love the built-in plate racks for the everyday dishes? It's very elegant in its simplicity, isn't it? via
Thursday, January 10, 2013
A Decorative Alphabet Based on Birds
Anna Söderberg is a graphic designer educated at prestigous Beckmans College of Design in Stockholm, Sweden. This alphabet poster called “Ornis” was part of Anna’s graduation project. Inspired by Middle Ages typography with its decorative initials that often filled up an entire page, she developed Ornis – a decorative alphabet based on birds and feathers.
The Queen Enjoys a Good Laugh
The Queen laughing as she passes her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, in uniform. He's smiling too.
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