Friday, March 4, 2016

Wonderful Outdoor Dining Photo

Outdoor dining is just around the corner, hopefully. This spot looks absolutely delightful, doesn't it? via

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Powder Room Under The Stairs

Great idea. It even has a window. via

Beautiful Frost Patterns on a Window

I loved photographing window frost at my former home with old single-pane windows in a few rooms. It's very cold today with a dusting of snow coming tomorrow. via This photo is from an old farm in the Champlain Valley of Vermont.

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Dog Smile with Portrait Proof

Adorable! This made me smile too. via
Actually his real smile is better than the one in the painting. Love him.

"That Brown Cat" More Photos

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I think he's becoming famous.

He's a natural in front of the camera.

Up close and personal.

Great eye contact.

LOVE!

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Sheep Dog with Lambs

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It's March 1st so I brought the lambs in.
I herded them to the heat register.

Nautical Screen Door

This screen door is very well thought out, isn't it? Don't you love the sailboat cutout? It's perfect for this unbelievable seaside location. via

Monday, February 29, 2016

Kitchen Pantry Under the Stairs

This is a great idea, isn't it? Tour the rest of this renovated open kitchen in California here.

Screen Door with Knocker

This lovely screen door looks very substantial and I love the wide center stile with a door knocker. via

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Fabulous UK Garden Shed

Just in time for Spring, only 21 days away.

Lovely Brick Cottage

I am always a fan of dwellings that have low maintenance exteriors and this one passes my test with flying colors. Isn't it charming? Stone foundation, brick exterior, stone-floored open porch, copper gutters, and natural landscaping. LOVE! via

Saturday, February 27, 2016

Far From The Madding Crowd starring Carey Muliigan

Have you taken your lamb in a basket out for a carriage ride today? This is a screen capture I made while watching Far From The Madding Crowd on my iPad. It was wonderful and I enjoyed it so much. I love Carey Mulligan. This is a 2015 remake of an older movie starring Julie Christie, based on the book by Thomas Hardy.


If you are unable to watch the trailer above, click here. Carey Mulligan has a beautiful voice, doesn't she?

Winds of Change

I choose windmills. via

Friday, February 26, 2016

Vintage Clothespin Collection

There are so many styles here that I've never seen before. This photos is like the history of laundry day. via

Big Shade Tree with Sheep

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I think it's exciting to think about leaves on the trees, don't you? That storm we had a couple of nights ago knocked down some big branches that Webster and I have already picked up on one of our walks. Yesterday felt like spring in the early part of the day but got colder as the day progressed. I pruned my Limelight hydrangeas and now I'm ready for them to start putting out new growth. Happy Friday. xo

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Adele, Her Authentic Self

vogue:

“I feel so comfortable in my own skin. I really like how I look, I like who I am, I like everyone that I surround myself with.”

Read the Adele ~ Vogue cover story here.

She's in a very good place, isn't she? Maybe that's why we love her so much.

New Life for A Broken Teapot

This is a great idea and a wonderful way to recycle a broken teapot. This little bird looks very happy inside too. via

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Cottage Kitchen in The Cotswolds

This half wall is a clever way to disguise the mess in a small open kitchen. I love the way the space under the stairs was used. It even has a window! See more of this Cotswold Cowman's Cottage here.

Copper Kettle + Cast Iron Stove Plate

I have a copper kettle just like this one. via
Hopefully, this photo will inspire me to polish it.
I love the decorative cast iron stove plate too. The urge to start spring cleaning is coming on!

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Sophisticated Geometric Painted Floor

This is stunning, agreed?
Very well thought out and extremely well executed!
Love. Enjoy your Sunday. xo

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Dowager Duchess of Devonshire's Home

I have a feeling this March 2nd auction at Sotheby's in London will be mobbed. Be sure to expand the description beside each photo in the slideshow by clicking "See More". You will then be able to read wonderful things about her like this: “If second childhood means going back to first loves in old age then I am deep in it.”

Friday, February 19, 2016

Brown Cat with White Mustache

He's beautiful, isn't he? I don't think I've ever seen a brown cat, have you? He looks as if he has a white mustache and look at the size of those legs! Big and gorgeous. via

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Elizabethan Duck

There's nothing like a duck wearing a ruff, is there? This portrait made me smile. via

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Saltbox with Snow

I definitely think the groundhog was wrong, don't you? via

Herringbone Walkway

I really love this walkway with the pavers laid in a herringbone pattern. There is a lot of period detailing on this shingle style home. I love the craftsmanship on the archway. Image found on Tumblr.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

One Yellow Duckling

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Do you think he even knows he's not like the rest? Such a sweet photograph.