Eastman Johnson Painting

The Girl I Left Behind Me

Wouldn't you love to know the story behind this painting?

Jonathan Eastman Johnson, an American painter and co-founder of the Metropolitan Museum of Art via

Handsome Thoroughbred Stallion

Gorgeous Thoroughbred stallion named Tiznow. This horse is beautiful and so is his portrait. via

Beautiful Architectural Urns

I have genuine urn envy. The classical architecture and the wonderful landscaping are simply stupendous. via

Totally White Kitchen

Question: When is all white too much white?

Answer: Never!

This kitchen looks amazing. via

Rocking Chair Porch?

Exercise caution if rocking.

I foresee broken windows here.

Love the architecture.

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Wonderful Landscape Design

I love this simple bluestone path with patches of grass between each stone. Click to see more delightful photos from this Doyle Herman Design Associates project in Southport Connecticut. 

Wonderful Open Porch

This open porch looks like the place to be in the summer. It rained almost all day here at my cottage but cleared up in the late afternoon. Here's hoping you are having a great weekend. via

Natural History Illustration: European Hare

This is beyond fabulous. I absolutely love this natural history illustration of The European Hare. via 

My Peonies This Year (2017)

I only have five blooming peonies today, the pink ones. There are some secondary buds that will still produce small flowers which I also love. The white ones are all gone and so are the red ones. They were really beautiful this year, thanks to all the rain we had in May.

I took the last photo this morning. All were made with my iPhone 🌸

Summer White Paint Colors

Here's another wonderful attic space with wide board floors, walls, and ceiling. If you are in the process of choosing the perfect white paint, be sure to read Perfectly Southern Paint Colors: Summer Whites

My short heatwave is over and it is cool and pleasant this morning after a very early shower to cool down the plant life. xo

Dining Room WALLPAPER

This wallpaper is perfect for this gorgeous dining room. Click here for a much larger photo. Aren't those windows fabulous?

Stupendous Kitchen

What a wonderful kitchen! There are really no words. via

Have a wonderful Father's Day if you are one or if yours is still living.

Breakfast in Bed

This little room certainly does look cozy. I would enjoy morning coffee and a muffin there too while organizing my day. This must be a very old house; just look at the width of those ceiling boards. This room is shiplap at its best, way before it became trendy. via

Welcoming Gate

If gates could talk, this one would be yelling "Welcome Home" via

Wonderful Architectural Woodwork

I love the treatment of the arch in this hallway. There are probably closets behind the double doors. Nothing beats a classic entrance hall, does it? via

Wonderful Architectural Dining Room

Absolute perfection here. I love the architectural woodwork around the windows, the deep blue paint, and, of course, the period furniture. via

Love This White Kitchen

This must be the happy place for a very lucky family. Sawyer | Berson Architects

Wisteria on a Townhouse

This image is stunning! Such vivid color on the wisteria flowers.

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Southern Plantation Porch

Can you even imagine a better porch? I love the high ceiling with architectural interest. The rockers appear to be looking out on the water too. How nice! Charleston or Savannah? Have a great weekend. via

Cat Wedged in Window

This image never fails to make me laugh. This adorable cat has wedged himself in the perfect spot for people and bird watching! Have a great day. via