This is quite wonderful, isn't it? What a great place to sit and day dream. I love it all! xo
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Antique Globe on Stand
Vintage (circa 1914-1924) Terrestrial Table Globe on Tripod Stand from W. and A.K. Johnston Limited, Edinburgh via
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
WOW. What a Laundry Room
If you've ever dreamed of a combination laundry room, flower arranging, potting room, this is definitely it. via
Cone of Shame for Humans
This made me laugh. We all probably know someone we can send this to, don't we?
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Monday, May 18, 2015
Beautiful Family Entry
This is too pristine to be called a mudroom and I'm sure everyone is trained to leave the mud outside. It's beautiful, isn't it? via
Illustrations: Animals w/ Wanderlust
These two are my favorites. See more wonderful crafts and pictures from children's books showing animals with wanderlust here.
Sunday, May 17, 2015
The Hollyhocks Still Bloom at an Abandoned House
The people are long gone but the hollyhocks remain. via
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Outside Fireplace Deck: NC Mountains
This elevated covered deck with a fireplace wall in the mountains of North Carolina is fabulous. I'm sure many chilly evenings will be enjoyed there by the owners and their guests. There's just something about an open fire, right? via
Friday, May 15, 2015
Great Garden Supports for Climbers
I love these birch teepees for the vegetables to climb on. So beautiful and organic. via
Wall of Wisteria with Deck Chairs UK
I have never seen wisteria growing on a wall. Original photo from Calke Abbey, England
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Antique Window Mirror in A Bathroom
I love the repurposed mirror. It's quite stunning in this fabulous bath or powder room, isn't it? via
Busy as a Bee
I have been very busy outside all week long and things are shaping up very nicely. The weather went from 20 degrees above normal for this time of year to below normal and I like that. I can work all day without stopping if it is breezy, cloudy and cool as it was yesterday. My peonies are up and the buds get a little larger each day. via
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Very Nice Screened Porch
I like the sliding door, the outside light, and the decorative woodwork to protect the screening. A friend of mine calls this the XO pattern.
Lovely House, Lovely Landscaping
Simply gorgeous. via
Aren't the PeeGee hydrangea standards perfect?
I found a great tutorial for hydrangea propagation here. Keep scrolling down to see all the helpful hints readers have provided. I like the last method best. Here's the home page with helpful information on the enjoyment and care of all hydrangeas. Happy gardening.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Potted Topiaries
Look at the size of those pots. They don't look so large in the distant views. There's a lot of clipping going on in this landscape. Small hedges, huge hedges half-round spherical standards and perfect grass. I wonder how many gardeners take care of this property. I'm sure this is just a small portion of a much larger estate. It's spectacular, isn't it? via
Barn Before the Rain
We really need some black storm clouds around my cottage to water the grass. Tomorrow will be two weeks since I cut grass for the first time this year and it hasn't grown very much. Usually you can't keep up with it in the spring but we had a very dry April and May hasn't been much better. We've had a spritz or two but we need several days of soaking rain. The temps we are having this week are 20° hotter than normal to boot. Webster doesn't like hot weather one bit. Tabitha loves it and I am holding up okay. Off to an office meeting this morning. See you later. via
Monday, May 11, 2015
Traditional Kitchen in Nova Scotia
This home in Bedford, Nova Scotia is a coastal retreat in the city. The owner overhauled her kitchen to incorporate an upper level of cabinets, polished concrete counters, cork flooring and vintage-look taps. The island functions as additional workspace and adds a rustic touch to the space. The lantern is a fabulous find from Stadacona Lodge, a military hall in Halifax. via House and Home
Beautiful Outdoor Window Treatment
I absolutely love every single thing in this photo. The stonework, the window, the windowsill and especially the arched iron and wirework canope for the vines to climb on to give shade in the summer. via
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Here's Tabitha, By Popular Demand
She was asleep in a little ball on the wood chips. When I opened the door to take her picture, she woke up and wanted to come inside. She loves the nice weather we've been having and so do I. Enjoy your Sunday evening. Tonight I'll be watching Call The Midwife, The Good Wife and Mad Men. I couldn't get interested in Wolf Hall. It seems more like a series for winter.
Doc Martin, Season 7, Filming Now
We've all been waiting but will have to wait a little longer. The UK viewers might get to see Season 7 by the end of this year but American lovers of Doc Martin will have to wait well into 2016. I'm just happy to know they are actually filming right now in Cornwall and will finish in July. Read one article here and another one here. I have watched every episode and can't wait to see how they wrap up the final season. I love all the quirky characters in the quaint little village on the Cornish coast and there's something going on with each of them. For those of you who are new to this series, you have planty of time to catch up. Are you happy now? In the meantime, I'm enjoying Caroline Catz (Louisa) on DCI Banks.
Wisteria at an English Hotel
Wisteria, Judge’s Country House Hotel, Kirklevington, North Yorkshire England
I hope lots of British mothers are being treated today at this beautiful place in honor of Mother's Day. The wisteria is fabulous, isn't it?
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Barn Swallows' Nest in Old Lantern
I wonder if she swings them to sleep? via
This is a nice clever spot for a nest. The babies look very hungry too. Have a great weekend. xo
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