White Aga Cooker

This one doesn't have the pipe connected in the wall. I like the simplicity of it. via

Somewhere in Vermont

We still have snow on the ground in New Jersey and we got much more than they did in Vermont. This is a beautiful country scene with sun, clouds, and new fallen snow. It's very mild here today--almost 50 degrees. Tabitha has been outside eating grass qne Webster is napping on his sheepskin. I'm going to wake him up for a mid-day walk and he will be thrilled! I was out early this morning before 8am for a real estate walk through and he missed his after-breakfast walk. See you later. 

Antique Fraktur Valentine circa 1800

Valentine
Courtesy of the Free Library of Philadelphia
Love Letter (Liebesbrief)
Decorator: Anonymous
Scrivener: Anonymous
Creation Place:
State/Province: [Pennsylvania]
Note: Based on design characteristics
Creation Date: ca. 1800

Hand-drawn; hand-colored; hand-lettered. This document is a square sheet of paper that is folded into a star. The text and drawings are on both sides of the sheet. The areas that are visible on the folded paper are decorated with text, hearts, flowers and a small cross. One of the hearts is pierced by an arrow. The measurements refer to the unfolded paper.

Transcription:
1 \ My Dearest Dear and blest divine \
I’ve pictured here your heart and mine.
2 \ But Cupid with her Cruel dart \
Has deeply pierced my tender heart
3 \ And has between us set Across \
Which makes me to lament my loss
4 \ But I’m in hopes when that is gone \
That both our hearts will be in one

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!

These are some of my favorite posts from previous Day of Hearts. Don't eat too much candy today. xo

Cute Dog Sweater

Cute dog too. He looks very proud to be wearing such a great sweater. Isn't it fun to spoil your pet? via

Books Welcome You.

Isn't this is a great quote about books? via

Playing House

I moved my bargain shelf to a new location in the living room and staged the shelves over the weekend. Much happier now. I polished all of my silver trophies too. Slowly but surely, I'm getting things spiffy again! The black tole lampshade for my candlestick lamp is a new acquisition. I think it's perfect, don't you. I was thrilled to find it for $3.00! [my photo]

Tabitha Says Hello

Her eyes look so much greener when she's stretched out on a apple green cashmere sweater in the bedroom. She has the best taste. 

[my iphone photo]