An Elizabethan gilded pocket sundial by Augustine Ryther dated 1585. Made for Sir George St Paul, a Lincolnshire squire. via I can't think of anything I'd rather own at the moment even though there is no sun on this rainy Sunday.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
A Wonderful Terrace
Such elegant and understated beauty. It must be delightful to sit here and enjoy the beautiful views in all directions. Now I want to see the house, don't you? via
Just for Fun
I broke down and turned on the heat yesterday and this morning to knock off the chill. I don't know if this pup is enjoying warm air or cool air but he certainly seems to be loving the breeze. via
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Skunk Cabbage in My Woods
Wet and glistening after a spring rain. I love the giant leaves of the skunk cabbage. my iPhone photo
Lilies of the Valley at My Cottage
They are finally starting to spread. I brought three pips from my old house and stuck them in the ground. Why didn't I dig up more you ask? Don't ask me but I wish I had. They seem very happy now that they have some breathing room and I think they will love the wood chips. I finished pulling up all the thistles in a back flower(less) bed and did some serious weeding. I'm going to put a very thick layer of wood chips there too. I felt a few raindrops and came in for a tomato sandwich. It's raining softly now. I just looked at my thermometer and it's 66° which is perfect for working outside. I'll go out again after the shower. Enjoy your weekend.
Chicken to Table Breakfast
Farm fresh eggs from friends around the corner.
Two eggs with cheddar cheese.
Omelet
omelet |ˈäm(ə)lit| (also omelette) noun
A dish of beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan until firm, often with a filling added while cooking, and usually served folded over.
Ta Da -- My Breakfast this morning. Have a great weekend. It is cool and overcast and rain is predicted for later. I'm going to pull thistles from the flower bed beside my mother's deck today. Will my weeding ever be finished? Sigh.
Friday, May 17, 2013
White on White Antique Reproduction Home
Absolutely.Wonderful.Cottage
I'm glad to see other people are putting chairs outside in the front. I would love to see the inside of this cottage, wouldn't you? via
Around the Cottage
The head of my cast iron rooster.
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Tabitha admiring her new garden.
Herbs in Pots
Today I will make every effort to buy some herb plants as well as some seeds. via Happy Friday!
Thursday, May 16, 2013
NYC Micro-Loft with Clever Storage and Floor Plan
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Located at the top of a brownstone on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the footprint was a tiny 425 square feet, but the space stretched vertically for approximately 25 feet, and had access to a roof terrace. As it existed, the arrangement was so awkward that there wasn’t even a reasonable place to locate a bed or a couch. Read more about this Specht Harpman renovation here. Click on the small photos in the article to enlarge. I'm totally impressed!!!
Waiting for The Mailman
When are those baby chicks we ordered going to arrive? We want them now! via
Château de Chatillon garden, Bourgogne
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Château de Chatillon garden, Bourgogne | by © Jean-Baptiste Collection via I'm really into green gardens this year.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The Three Faces of Tabitha the Cat
Looking straight ahead.
Profile.
Good Night.
She loves the wood chips.
Irish Country House
Photograph by Jeff McNamara. See more of this wonderful Irish Manor designed by Tricia Foley here. I love the boxwood lawn.
Wildflower/Weed Rotation at My Cottage.
Webster in the same location thinking, "Where did all the buttercups go this year?"
Answer: "They must not like being next to a standing army of dandelions."
WOW - What a Butler's Pantry
Exceptional butler’s pantry (with actual pantry) in North Carolina by designer Kathryn Long. I can only imagine what the kitchen must look like. via
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Handsome Rooster
He is gorgeous. I love to hear the crowing of a rooster in the distance. I recently met the one I can hear from my cottage. He's black and white. I've been eating fresh eggs for a week today. via
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