Shedding Light on the Old Stairs

I love this photo. The patina on these old stairs is so beautiful since they have never been painted. My trees are still green because it's been so warm but I am looking forward to fall color soon. via

So Many Acorns to Love

A long row of perfect acorns to love. via

Knock. Knock. Who's There?

This made me laugh.

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Welsh Farmhouse Kitchen to Love

I could not love this more!

Country House by Ben Pentreath in Wales, GB

Best Pumpkin Display Ever!

This photo from Better Homes and Gardens is the best pumpkin display ever, agreed? I would have loved being there to see them set it up.

Path of Pebbles and Brick

This path makes my heart sing! It is so charming and old fashioned. It has stood the test of time and has aged beautifully within this lovely walled garden. Do want! via

Sorting The Pumpkins

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I passed a pumpkin patch near my cottage recently but it was nothing like this. The pumpkins were picked and put into HUGE boxes for transporting to a local farm market. I like this arrangement better where they are being sorted and sold on site. Have you purchased your pumpkins yet? Enjoy the long Columbus Day weekend. xo

Bookshelves under the stairs

I am always attracted to storage under the stairs and I love these open bookcases. tumblr photo

Wonderful Quote about Simplicity

I must be getting wiser because I crave simplicity. via

Sweater Weather is Here, Finally

Look who got a new hand-knit sweater vest! via

Darling puppy, isn't it?

Beautiful Barn Owl

He's posing for the photographer, showing off his beautiful feathers and handsome face. via

Stunning Dutch Door w/ Screen Door

Look at this! I have never loved a door more! I have never seen one flanked by double hung windows. The brass box lock and the strap hinges are nice period details. via

Ticking Slipcovers

I have always been a fan of blue and white stripped ticking. These dining room chairs look so nice in this fabric but it must have been an expensive project unless the owner sewed them herself. They would look better around a larger table or as stand alone chairs somewhere else. via 

Can you believe it's October already? I have always said that the summer drags by and after Labor Day the days fly by and all of a sudden it's Christmas. See what I mean? It's true, so start getting ready! Smile.

Quirky Buildings in Paris

Photo by Dawne Polis

Where there's a will, there's a way. Somehow these two buildings got squeezed in and they are are all the more charming because they are not ordinary.

Gorgeous House and Setting

Simply wonderful house in the perfect setting. The addition on the right would be perfect for me. Have a great weekend. via

Screen Door Love

The time has come to take down the screen door and put up the storm door in my area but it's nearly summer in Australia. I love the way the this one matches the panels in the solid door. So nice. I don't think I have ever seen mint green as a front door paint color but it looks very nice here. via

Have a great weekend.

Laundry Room, Dog Bath, Dog Bed

This laundry room has it all. A place to bathe the dog or rinse off your muddy boots, a place for the dog to nap, and stacking full-size washer and dryer. So nice. via

Laundry Room Design: Neat and Tidy

A simple rearrangement of task areas takes advantage of vertical space to make cleanup easier for both two- and four-legged family members

Photograph by Ricky Rhodes

Great Living Room, Nice Floors

I like this cozy setting around the fireplace flanked by French doors. The bookcase is perfect and I love these floors! via

Ivy and Brick in Charleston SC

I love this photo, especially the brick entrance walls topped with pineapple finials. The ironwork is lovely too as is the ivy on the townhouse. via

Lovely Hallway

I like it all. The painted floor, the high ceiling, the shiplap wall, the glazed door and the room beside. via