Sunday, January 13, 2013
Can A Basement Laundry Room Be Beautiful?
This transformed laundry room is in Norway and the website is in Norwegian. Thank goodness for Google Translate!
The original basement laundry was dark and dreary. It had the only the washer and dryer but no storage or work space. The room did not have a sink with running running water for hand washing sweaters and such. It does look pretty dismal doesn't it? The couple kept the original cement floor and painted it with a checker board design.
Don't you love the hand-made linen closet? Instead of spending a lot of money on new furniture, the owners chose to invest in recycling. Two old doors they found in a thrift store for building materials were the starting point for the custom linen cupboard. The hull was made of particle board and moldings were used for trim. The large cabinet holds a lot and is one of the things the owners are most satisfied with in their laundry room. More photos and text here. It's amazing, isn't it?
Saturday, January 12, 2013
A Perfect View of A Perfect House
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.
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.
No More Clothes Line :(
We have been having some amazingly mild days recently that would have been perfect for hanging out laundry. That is, if I still had a clothesline. The three trees on the right were taken down after Hurricane Sandy because they were diseased and dangerous. The one one the left is still there. I can't wait to have a post put in so I can hang my clothes outside again. I really miss doing this. The dryer just doesn't leave that air and sunshine smell I know and love. This is an older photo. I think I will like not having those trees. They were not attractive at all and they blocked my view to the way back. I love my new 'big sky' view. I can see more stars at night too. Webster says hello.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Lady Mary's Wedding on Downton Abbey
Sunday night was wonderful, wasn't it? The two-hour premier of Downton Abbey, Season 3 did not disappoint. Did you watch? If you missed it you can watch online here. I loved all of the white buntings decorating the route to the wedding of Lady Mary Crawley to Matthew Crawley.
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Crescent Moon at Sunrise this Morning
I got up a little before 7:00 this morning and was greeted by both the sun and the moon. I quickly grabbed my camera and took this photo so you could see the beautiful sky too.
Wonderful Wood Shed
I love this timber-framed wood shed next to the brick home. What a nice wall of stacked wood! I hope these people have a fire every night.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Tabitha's New Favorite Place
I must agree, she looks very cozy all snuggled in between the pillows. She was in a very deep sleep on my antique rope bed this morning after breakfast and didn't move an inch when I sneaked up on her with my iPhone. She's the picture of contment, isn't she?
Quote from The Breakfast Club
I stopped trying to impress people decades ago. I am getting ready for breakfast and thought this quote was a good one. via
Monday, January 7, 2013
Bungalow Love
Here is a great house tour you will love. The interior of this historic 20th century bungalow is fabulous...every room. I like the outside too, don't you? Have fun house surfing from the sofa, one of my favorite things to do. Click to see what's behind the green door - Regan Baker Design.
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Fabulous Black and White Bathroom
I love all of the black and white accessories in this wonderful vintage bathroom. via
Clothespins and Pinecones
Just playing around with overlays on PicMonkey having fun. After the hurricane I had to cut down the other tree holding up my clothes line. When spring comes I will put in a post because I miss it very much.
Antique Acquisition
I attended the last day of a house contents sale recently when the pickings were slim. I walked around several times and found a few treasures and then I spotted this shelf. It was filled with junk for sale and when I asked the price, nobody knew. The boss lady conducting the sale said it was a 'prop' but if I wanted it she would sell it for $8.00. Needless to say, I was thrilled. Just remember, it always pays to ask!
Saturday, January 5, 2013
A Kitchen to Adore
I absolutely adore this Los Angeles kitchen belonging to fashion designer Heidi Merrick. The vintage white porcelain stove is wonderful. The simple white cabinets with white marble countertops are perfect. And have you ever seen a better stack of wooden cutting boards? See more rooms here.
Barn Friends
They look pretty pleased to know one another, don't they? The log-cabin type structure is pretty amazing. I don't blame them for not wanting to get their hooves and feet in the snow. via
New Stone Cottage
Castro Design Studio, Atlanta. It is much bigger than it looks too. Step inside and take the house tour here. Have a great weekend.
Friday, January 4, 2013
Sewing Mice by Beatrix Potter
"The mice stitching button holes."
From The Tailor of Gloucester, Beatrix Potter, cira 1902. I never tire of looking at her delightful images. via
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Beautiful Half Moon
Goodnight dear friends. Webster, Tabitha and I are looking forward to our first night together with a normal routine and no Henry drama. Webster misses him but Tabitha does not. This is the phase the moon is in at my house....a nice half moon. It's an old moon growing smaller each day. It looks lovely in this setting, doesn't it? via
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